While it’s certainly an honor when one’s industry peers praise him or her, it’s perhaps an even greater honor when members of one’s own family speak of them in glowing terms. After all, they see them as they are—can’t hide one’s true self from family for very long. Family members of Mondelez International’s Kevin Arceneaux […]
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Saint Archer Brewing Releases Best-Selling Beers In Ball Cans
From the heart of San Diego’s burgeoning craft beer scene, popular relative newcomer Saint Archer Brewing Co. has released its four core beers in 12-oz. cans from Ball Corp. “The bottom line is cans speak to who we are as a brand and the lifestyle we all live,” says Saint Archer CEO Josh Landan. “Saint Archer […]
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Save Mart, Cargill Beef Support Homes For Our Troops
U.S. Marine Cpl. Joshua Hotaling, who suffered traumatic injuries in the line of duty, will receive a special gift that will allow him to enjoy better mobility and the ability to live more independently—keys to a new, specially adapted home. Hotaling, a mine sweeper, was working to clear a compound for his battalion during his […]
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Instacart Brings Same-Day Grocery Delivery Service To L.A.
Instacart has launched its same-day grocery delivery service in Los Angeles. Beginning today, customers can order virtually any items carried in their neighborhood Whole Foods Market and have them delivered in as little as one hour. Additional stores will be added in the coming weeks, allowing customers to combine items from multiple stores into one […]
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Vallarta Opening New Store In Hesperia On Wednesday
Following the opening of a second Oxnard, Calif., store last week, Vallarta Supermarkets plans to open another new store Wednesday, April 9–in Hesperia. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the store opening for business at 8 a.m. The store, located at 17390 Main St., is 42,000 s.f. and will provide the local […]
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Gelson’s Debuts La Cañada Flintridge, Calif., Store
Gelson’s opened its newest supermarket Thursday in La Cañada Flintridge, Calif. The store, at 635 Foothill Blvd., marks the Southern California grocer’s 18th location. Features include: • A spacious service deli, featuring Wolfgang Puck Express (freshly made pizzas, sandwiches, salads); chef-prepared gourmet salads; on-site sushi chef; smoker for tri-tip and brisket sandwiches with “melt-in-your mouth” […]
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WinCo Opening Second Bakersfield, Calif., Store On Thursday
WinCo Foods will open its newest supermarket at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 27, in Bakersfield, Calif. The store is the company’s second in Bakersfield and occupies approximately 88,000 s.f. and reflects WinCo’s newer décor package that WinCo says creates a solid, clean feel that highlights products, including the hundreds of new WinCo Foods private label items […]
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Food 4 Less To Open FoodsCo Supermarket In Oakland On Wednesday
FoodsCo, a banner of Food 4 Less, will open its first Oakland, Calif., store on Wednesday, March 26, following the ribbon-cutting at 7:30 a.m. The new 80,000-s.f. supermarket is located in East Oakland’s Foothill Square Shopping Center at 10790 MacArthur Blvd. “We are very excited about this opportunity to open our newest FoodsCo store in […]