Alaska’s grocery industry faces a unique set of challenges. The vastness of the state, coupled with a relatively small and dispersed population, creates logistical hurdles for getting food onto shelves as well as higher prices. This complex environment necessitates a diverse grocery landscape, with national chains, regional players and independent grocers all vying for a slice […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Named ‘Official Grocer’ Of SEC
Sprouts Farmers Market has entered a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Southeastern Conference and SEC Network to become the “Official Grocer of the SEC.” Beginning July 1, the deal will surround the SEC’s marquee women’s sports properties, including basketball and gymnastics. As a celebration of the anniversary of Title IX on June 23, Sprouts will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Expands Lotería Scratcher Sweepstakes
Heritage Grocers Group is bringing back its popular “Lotería Scratcher Sweepstakes” program. This year, the sweepstakes is expanding to include the El Rancho Supermercado, Tony’s Fresh Market and Los Altos Ranch Market banners. The program will run through Aug. 19, offering customers a chance to win a share of $1.5 million in prizes. Colloquially also […]
Posted inBakery News, West
25 Baked Goods, Grain Companies Enter ReposiTrak’s Traceability Network
ReposiTrak, a food traceability and regulatory compliance network based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is preparing to welcome 25 new grain and baked goods companies into the queue for the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. These new members will efficiently exchange intricate, FDA-required key data elements for each critical tracking event in their supply chains, ensuring proactive […]
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Rosauers ‘Definitely On A Growth Trajectory’
Rosauers Supermarkets is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and CEO Cliff Rigsbee said the company is on a trajectory for continued growth. The grocer, based in Spokane, Washington, is a fully-owned subsidiary of URM Stores Inc. and operates under three banners: Rosauers, Super 1 Foods and Huckleberry’s. CEO Cliff Rigsbee said there are 24 […]
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Safeway, Divert Increase Food Donations In Northern California
Divert and Safeway are working together to reduce food wast and increase food donations. They recently shared the results from the implementation of Divert’s optimization solution to reduce wasted food and accelerate food recovery efforts. In three months, Safeway – a banner operated by Albertsons Companies – increased its food donations by 20 percent, reducing […]
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From Humble Beginnings, Rosauers Serves Inland Pacific Northwest
Spokane, Washington-based Rosauers Supermarkets is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2024, with plans to mark the milestone in July. Following the annual Rosauers Open, a golf tournament to raise funds for local nonprofit Vanessa Behan, the company will spend a couple of weeks celebrating the anniversary, according to CEO Cliff Rigsbee. “We’re going to have […]
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Bashas’ Names Winners Of Annual Doughnut Contest
Bashas’ Supermarkets has named the winners of its annual doughnut contest: a 17-year-old from Gilbert for her “Pot of Honey” doughnut and an adult from Mesa for his “What’s Up, Doc?” offering. As part of its annual competition, Bashas’ invited kids and adults across the state to come up with the best pop-culture-inspired doughnut flavors […]