The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has launched its 2025 grants program, with $3 million in funding available to support organizations that advance nutrition education and access and wellness for children and adults in the communities where the grocer operates. More than 500 local nonprofits will be selected to receive grants up to $10,000. Applications will […]
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The Raley’s Cos., Captain Planet Foundation Award Learning Gardens
The Raley’s Companies – including the divisions of Bashas’, with grocery stores in Arizona and New Mexico, and Raley’s, with locations in California and Nevada – partnered with Captain Planet Foundation to deliver learning gardens at six elementary schools. Each Captain Planet Foundation Project Learning Garden, an investment of $6,000, includes raised bed gardens, lesson […]
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Tree Top Unveils Brand Refresh, Including New Packaging
Tree Top, a farmer-grown, farmer-owned cooperative and producer of high-quality fruit-based products, has completed a brand refresh that includes updates to its logo and packaging. Known for its apple sauces and juices, the brand’s new look aims to appeal to consumers and stand out on retail shelves. As part of the initiative, Tree Top updated […]
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Certs Mints, Gum Return To Shelves Through Nature’s Stance Partnership
Nature’s Stance, a CPG innovation company based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has partnered with the owners of Certs to relaunch the brand of mints and gum products. Certs, once a household staple, is returning to the market in 2025 under a licensed partnership with Nature’s Stance. The focus of the relaunch is exclusively on Certs […]
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For CFCU CEO Weakley, ‘Real Success’ Lies In Helping Others
Steve Weakley had his first job in the grocery industry when he was 18, just before entering college. That was at Certified Grocers, unloading boxcars. After college, roles at Albertsons and Vons followed before he was able to merge two of his loves – grocery and numbers – with a role at the credit union […]
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Walmart Acquires Distribution Building In Salt Lake City, UT
Cushman & Wakefield represented Walmart Inc. in acquiring a 1,032,248-square-foot distribution building on almost 60 acres in Salt Lake City, Utah. Walmart Fulfillment Services previously was leasing the property at 990 North 6550 West on a long-term basis prior to the sale. Commonly known as the Salt Lake City Global Logistics Center, the property comprises […]
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Albertsons Cos. Expands Business E-Commerce Platform
Albertsons Cos. has expanded its business e-commerce platform to more than 2,000 stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Star Market, Vons, Pavilions, Tom Thumb and Randalls. The business platform offers businesses of all sizes a way to order essential food and breakroom supplies, along with cleaning and paper products from their trusted local grocer. […]
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Raley’s Awards Funding For Infrastructure Grant Program
Raley’s has donated $340,241 in grant funding through its new Food for Families infrastructure grant program. Raley’s made the grant funding available through its 12 Food for Families food bank partners, as well as their partner agencies that represent more than 2,400 partner agencies in total. “We are grateful for our loyal customers and their Food […]