Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West

Raley’s Converts Two In-Store Cafes To Enhance Experience

Raley’s has converted two in-store cafes to Starbuck’s kiosks, including its store on Natomas Boulevard in Sacramento, California, and the Raley’s location in Incline Village, Nevada. Over the last five years, Raley’s has invested in its spaces where the community gathers, including community rooms, cafes and beer/wine bars. “Raley’s is excited about our collaboration with […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West

Northgate Market, UNFI Hand Out Hormel Hams At Holidays

Northgate González Market partnered with Hormel Foods and UNFI to distribute 1,500 six-pound hams to families during its recent Hams for Hunger event in Fontana, California. The grocer also distributed $25 holiday vouchers to the first 40 people who lined up outside its store.  “Our goal at Northgate González Market is to make sure our […]

Posted inGelson's, Online Grocery Technology, West

Gelson’s Selects Clear Demand’s Price, Promotion Optimization

Gelson’s has selected Clear Demand’s AI application to gain new insights and improve automation as consumers become more price-sensitive and adjust their shopping habits. Along with its supermarket assortment, Gelson’s pushes innovation, adding new curated food options, take-home meals, wine bars and convenience formats, including its recent announcement of its ReCharge by Gelson’s store.  Clear […]

Posted inProduce News, West

Kings River Packing Implements ReposiTrak Traceability Network

Kings River Packing, an eighth-generation citrus grower and distributor along California’s Kings River, is the first citrus company to do traceability, according to the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law. Citrus fruits were excluded from the initial food traceability list and are therefore not yet covered under the law; however, Kings River Packing is using […]

Posted inAlbertsons, Packaging News, Private Label Brands, West

Albertsons Introduces Signature SELECT Mix + Match Meal Solution

Albertsons Companies has introduced its newest Own Brand innovation: the Signature SELECT Mix + Match meal solution. Designed to save customers time in the store and in the kitchen, this new line of frozen entrees, sides and veggies cook together in one standard oven at 375 degrees for about 35 minutes. Available at 1,900 Albertsons Cos. […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Taps Criteo For Retail Media Ecosystem

Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm for the Albertsons Cos., has begun a new partnership with Criteo to enhance its on-site sponsored ad offerings. At the same time, Criteo plans to expand to newer ad formats such as commerce display and sponsored video. Together, the partners will offer CPG brands access to premium inventory […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Accepting Applicants For Emerging Products Event

Albertsons Cos. has begun its Second Annual Innovation Launchpad competition as it seeks emerging brands representing food, beverage and pet products. Independent specialty and natural food brands between $2 million and $8 million in net retail sales are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to compete March 12 at the Natural Products Expo West in […]