Good Earth Natural Foods has announced plans to add a third store in the Terra Linda neighborhood of San Rafael, California, with an expected spring 2027 opening. The independent, Marin, California-based natural and organic grocer will take over the free-standing building at 1500 Northgate – formerly occupied by Rite Aid – and will serve as […]
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Simbe Becomes First Retail Robotics Company To Achieve Certification For Tally
Simbe is the first retail technology company to achieve UL 3300 certification from UL Solutions for Tally, its shelf-scanning autonomous mobile robot. UL 3300 is the standard for service, communication, information, education and entertainment robots. The certification showcases that Tally meets the requirements of the safety standard and helps set a new bar for trust and […]
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WAFC Adds Leal As Senior Director Of Educational Programs
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has appointed Jaime Leal as senior director of educational programs. Leal has spent 34 years in the food industry, joining Costco Wholesale in 1989 at its location in City of Industry, California. In 1993, after the merger between Costco and Price Club, Leal left the warehouse to begin […]
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Albertsons Cos. Appoints Rice To Board Of Directors
Albertsons Cos. appointed Brian Rice to its board of directors effective Feb. 25, expanding the panel to 11 members. Rice is a seasoned global technology executive with more than 30 years of experience leading large-scale digital transformation, technology modernization and operational excellence across recognized consumer brands. He currently serves as EVP and global CIO at […]
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Giumarra Companies Promotes Carmona, Lorusso To VP Roles
Los Angeles-based The Giumarra Companies has promoted Sebastian Carmona to VP of international development and Kristina Lorusso to VP of retail partner services. “As we continue to increase Giumarra’s capabilities and plan for long-term growth, I am pleased to congratulate Sebastian and Kristina in expanded leadership roles that will bring impactful value to our operations,” […]
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Evergood Sausage Co. Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Evergood Sausage Co. marked its 100-year anniversary, celebrating a century of family leadership and old-world craftsmanship while maintaining hardwood-smoking traditions established in 1926. Founded by Bavarian immigrant and master sausage maker Jacob Rauscher in San Francisco’s Mission District, Evergood grew from a neighborhood butchershop into a nationally recognized brand. The company operates from its historic […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Appoints Clark CMO, Rassi Chief Customer Officer
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has appointed Don Clark CMO and Amanda Rassi chief customer officer, the Phoenix-based retailer announced Feb. 19. The appointments follow the retirement of Scott Neal as CMO. Both Clark and Rassi will report to Nick Konat, president and COO at Sprouts. “We are very excited to welcome Don Clark and Mandy […]
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Litehouse Foods Shares Rebranded Name, New Corporate Identity
Sandpoint, Idaho-based Litehouse Inc. is repositioning its corporate identity to Litehouse Foods as the company approaches its 63rd anniversary and marks 20 years of employee ownership. The new corporate identity unites the company’s portfolio of brands – including Litehouse, Organicville, Veggiecraft, Sky Valley and partnered licensed brands Flavortown and Zaxby’s – under a refreshed vision and […]