For the second quarter of fiscal 2019 ended June 29, Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. said its net sales increased by 12.2 percent to $645.3 million vs. $575.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 and its comparable store sales increased by 5.8 percent vs. a 2.7 percent increase last year. The company’s […]
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Stater Bros. Charities Donates Food, Funds To Food Banks
This summer, San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Charities donated $100,000 and more than 150,000 pounds of food to local food banks to help bolster food reserves and alleviate child hunger in the communities it serves. “Stater Bros. has always believed in not just doing business in the community but being part of the community, and […]
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Nissin Foods Introduces Its First Soupless Cup Noodles
Nissin Foods has debuted its newest addition to the Cup Noodles brand in the U.S.: Cup Noodles Stir Fry. As the first soupless offering from the brand, Cup Noodles Stir Fry was inspired by the rising popularity of Asian dishes from around the world. The noodle meal comes in a microwavable cup and is ready […]
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AFS Expands E-Commerce To 33 Corporate Stores
Salt Lake City, Utah-based wholesaler Associated Food Stores (AFS) and its Macey’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market, Lin’s and Fresh Market locations will expand their relationship with Rosie to provide e-commerce curbside pickup to 33 of their locations by Oct. 31. The new service will be extended to locations from Cache Valley and Salt Lake City, to […]
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Meyer Of Corwin Beverage Named To PepsiCo Chairman’s Ring Of Honor
Dustin Meyer is responsible for assuring that Corwin Beverage products are stocked and prominently displayed at large grocery stores across southwest Washington state. His sales and customer service performance have earned him a place in the 2019 PepsiCo Chairman’s Ring of Honor, recognition reserved for just one out of every 1,000 front line sales associates […]
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Mike Tyson Company Rolls Out DWiiNK CBD-Enhanced Beverages
The Ranch Cos., founded by Mike Tyson and Rob Hickman, has launched a new line of CBD-enhanced beverages under the DWiiNK name. DWiiNK beverages contain 10mg of CBD and are available in four flavors: original, pineapple orange, watermelon and mixed berry. They initially will be available at convenience stores in Los Angeles. “DWiiNK has been […]
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Gelson’s Pacific Palisades Store Will Celebrate 40 Years Aug. 24-25
In 1979, Sony transformed music portability with the Walkman; Pink Floyd released “The Wall”; the first children’s TV network Nickelodeon launched; and Gelson’s opened its Pacific Palisades store. Four decades ago, the Palisades was still a quiet emerging community, and Gelson’s helped to shepherd its growth and popularity, offering the very best produce, meats and […]
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Lamb Weston Names Scheufler SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer
Lamb Weston Holdings has named Gerardo Scheufler its new SVP and chief supply chain officer. He succeeded Rick Martin, who retired from the role effective Aug. 12. Scheufler has more than 25 years of supply chain experience, most recently serving as VP of global operations at Mondelez International Inc. There, he oversaw a restructuring program […]