Island Pacific Seafood Market has forged a partnership with GCash, the Philippines’ leading financial technology app, that will allow shoppers to send money, pay bills and access other financial services from the grocer’s more than 20 stores across California and Nevada. “This partnership is a testament to our commitment to serving the Filipino community,” said Maite Defensor, CEO […]
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Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, The Kroger Co., West
Tech Jobs, Recreation Drawing Folks To Utah’s Wasatch Front
Dave Davis, president and CEO of the Utah Food Industry Association, said it’s good to live in Utah. There are several reasons for that. “Fiscally, we’re in a good place,” Davis said. “I think that both our legislative branch and our executive branch do a good job of managing the economy here in the state.” […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
American Custom Meats Names Pfeiffer As New President
American Custom Meats (ACM) has named Gary Pfeiffer as its new president as Gus Coutrakis, who led the company for more than 13 years, retires and transitions into a role on the board of directors. Under Coutrakis’ leadership, ACM saw significant growth, positioning the company as a go-to partner in the meat processing space. Pfeiffer, who […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, West
Natural Grocers To Hold Grand Reopening In Reno, NV
Natural Grocers will hold a grand reopening Oct. 24 for a relocated store in Reno, Nevada. The current location at 4819 Kietzke Lane will close at 5 p.m. on Oct. 21 to complete the move. The new location is in the Redfield Promenade shopping center at 4983 S. Virginia St. Community members are invited to celebrate with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, West
AFS Opens Campus Corner Store At Utah Tech University
Campus Corner, a new 1,800-square-foot grocery store served by Associated Food Stores (AFS), has opened on the campus of Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah. The store is designed to serve the growing student population with convenience, fresh options and innovative technology. Located within the new Campus View Suites building, the store was developed […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Debut Real Root Product Line
Sprouts Farmers Market is introducing Real Root by Sprouts, a new private label product line of more than 130 premium body care, personal care and home fragrance items. All Real Root by Sprouts products are cruelty-free and do not have parabens, phthalates, artificial fragrances, colors, skin irritants or potentially harmful ingredients, and many are vegan. […]
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Giving Back Runs Deep With Kent’s Market In Utah
For Kent’s Market, being able to give back to its communities adds meaning to everything the business does. “We stock the shelves and sell groceries just to support giving back to the community,” said Kati Calhoun, VP of marketing for the grocer, which operates four stores in Utah – in Brigham City, Plain City, Roy […]
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Goodwin & Sons Market Reopens In Crestline, CA
Goodwin & Sons Market in Crestline, California, is back to serving customers after record snowfalls in the San Bernardino Mountains crushed the roof of the store in the wee hours of March 1, 2023. Eventually, the entire store collapsed, leading to the opportunity for a redesign. “We built, we believe, one of the most beautiful […]