Scottsdale, Arizona-based The Alkaline Water Co. Inc., one of the country’s largest independent alkaline companies, is offering a new line of six natural A88CBD functional waters powered by Vessl. The new waters, sold under the A88 Infused Products Division Inc. subsidiary, represent a move into functional beverages for the Alkaline Water Co. which expects to […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Selects Procurant For Order Management Of Perishables
Procurant, a cloud-based software company, has implemented its Procurant One technology platform for purchasing and order management for Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. Inc., including brands Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Acme, United Supermarkets and Vons. “Perishable goods are critical to our success, and the complexity of our business and scale of operations require systems that are aligned […]
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Northgate Introduces Pronto Curbside Pickup Service With NCR Freshop
Northgate Gonzalez Market has launched online ordering and curbside pickup capabilities with NCR’s e-commerce solution, NCR Freshop. The solution helps grocers implement their own e-commerce and delivery services without third-party providers. “We needed to bring the Northgate experience to our customers digitally but also cost-efficiently and were excited how quickly we were able to do […]
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Peet’s Coffee Celebrates National Coffee Day With Exclusive Giveaway
Peet’s Coffee will celebrate National Coffee Day, “The Holiday for Coffee People,” on Sept. 29 with exclusive offers, including a chance to win the first Peet’s Black Card. According to the National Coffee Association’s 2021 National Coffee Data Trends Report, 85 percent of consumers enjoy at least one cup of coffee at home and an […]
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New Seasons Market, New Leaf Community Markets Begin Pay Increases
West Coast neighborhood grocers New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets, independent operators within the Good Food Holdings family of brands, have announced a starting wage increase to $16.25 per hour for staff across Oregon, Washington and California, effective Oct. 6. In addition to higher starting pay, the grocers will adjust wage scales in […]
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Stokes Purple Sweet Potatoes Back In Season In Time For Thanksgiving
Stokes Purple sweet potatoes are back in season, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Los Alamitos, California-based Frieda’s Specialty Produce provides stand-alone shippers that help consumers realize they can easily add color and flair to their holiday meal. Research shows that rich-hued purple vegetables are in demand, and pie is hotter than ever. A […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Offers New Pumpkin Spice Tamale
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino grocers in California, is jump-starting the tamale season with the new Pumpkin Spice Tamale. This Vallarta exclusive will be available storewide at Vallarta’s La Cocina starting Oct. 1 through the end of the year. Developed by Vallarta’s culinary team, the new Pumpkin Spice Tamale is made with pumpkin […]
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Gelson’s Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Nelson Is Woman Executive Of Year
The Shelby Report of the West is helping Gelson’s Markets celebrate its 70th anniversary in October. The Southern California-based chain features 27 stores throughout the region. In addition, Hee-Sook Nelson, the company’s VP of team development and public affairs, is honored as The Shelby Report of the West‘s Executive Woman of the Year. Click below […]