Discount grocer Aldi wants to open a regional headquarters in Moreno Valley, Calif., as it reportedly looks to continue its expansion in the West. The Press-Enterprise reports that the headquarters and warehouse complex is expected to create several hundred jobs, with construction to begin later this year on a 935,000-s.f. warehouse and office suite in […]
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Giumarra Hires Western Region Business Manager
Giumarra has added Kellee Harris to its marketing team. She joins the company today as western region business manager. Harris comes to Giumarra from Package Containers Inc., where her responsibilities included business development and account management for the California, Utah and Colorado regions. She also has held positions in the nonprofit and sporting goods sectors, […]
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Blue Diamond Opens Turlock Plant As Global Almond Sales Soar
Doors to Blue Diamond’s Turlock, Calif., plant opened today as California dignitaries and guests became the first to tour a facility deemed to be the largest single almond investment since 1910 when the cooperative organized the industry and created the almond brand. According to Mark Jansen, Blue Diamond president and CEO, “the new Turlock plant […]
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Klug Touts Unified’s Marketing Efforts That Move Product For CPGs, Retailers
Driving sales and moving product off the shelves is what Sue Klug helps retailers do. This, the Unified Grocers SVP and CMO reveals, allows retailers to win in the competitive marketplace. And, when Unified’s retailers win, so does the co-op, she says. Klug spoke with The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves during Unified’s Expo 2013 this […]
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Remodeled Ralphs In Baldwin Hills, Calif., Reopens Next Week
Ralphs will unveil its latest remodeled and expanded store in Baldwin Hills, Calif., on Friday, June 21. The $18 million renovation includes a 21,000-s.f. expansion and major remodeling, and the store will feature a wide range of fresh, organic and natural meats, produce and seafood. A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 7:45 a.m. The […]
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Enthusiasm, Upgrades Seen At Unified Grocers Expo 2013
Excitement and confidence were the feelings that dominated the Unified Grocers Expo 2013 in Long Beach, Calif., this week. Bob Ling, president and CEO of the Commerce-based wholesaler, said those sentiments were shared by both Unified employees and vendors. “Nobody is going to declare victory over the recession just yet,” Ling told The Shelby Report […]
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Essentia Water Sponsoring Super Summer Hydration Giveaway
Essentia Water will kick off its Super Summer Hydration Giveaway on Friday, June 21. The 50-day online promotion that runs through Aug. 9 is hosted at www.EssentiaWater.com/Super and on Essentia’s Facebook page. Contestants over the age of 18 will share their favorite ways to stay hydrated by posting a brief paragraph or photo on Essentia’s […]
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Raley’s Hit By Cyber Attack
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores says it recently discovered that a portion of its computer network systems may have been the target of a complex, criminal cyber attack. The company reports that it immediately initiated an investigation to determine whether cyber criminals may have obtained customer credit and debit card information. At this time, the […]