Stater Bros. Markets and PepsiCo employees recently gathered to commemorate PepsiCo’s ninth annual “Rolling Remembrance,” a 14,000 mile long relay that honors military heroes who lost their lives while serving the U.S. military. This cross-country relay embarks from Seattle, transporting an American flag first flown on a UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring […]
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Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, West
Report: Nevada Has Second Highest Average Weekly Grocery Spend
Nevada has a population of about 3.2 million, having grown at an annualized 1.4 percent over the five years to 2023, according to IBIS World. The Silver State’s gross state product in 2023 reached $170.1 billion, growing 17.5 percent over the five years to 2023. Nevada’s market size in the supermarket and grocery industry was […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces Simplified ‘For U’ Loyalty Program
Albertsons Cos. has introduced “for U,” a new, simplified loyalty program with the goal of providing more value for the retailer’s 38 million loyalty members. The “for U” loyalty program offers customers a single points-based system, with double the time to earn points and a new automatic cash off option for more convenient savings, among other benefits. The program […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Superior Grocers, West
New Las Vegas Store Is Superior Grocers’ First Outside CA
Extending beyond the borders of California for the first time, Superior Grocers has opened a store in Las Vegas. “This expansion represents our commitment to providing quality products and exceptional service to new customers while continuing to serve our loyal patrons in Southern California,” said CEO and President Richard Wardwell. “We are incredibly excited to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Uses RELEX To Optimize Store Assortments
Vallarta Supermarkets has selected RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to support its growth and improve efficiency. Vallarta Supermarkets will use space and assortment planning capabilities from RELEX to better utilize space, increase product availability, and ultimately, to support their customer-first founding principle. RELEX partner Logic will provide guidance and implementation services for this […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Supporting 40 Charities During Lent
This Lenten season, the Cardenas Markets Foundation has provided $20,000 to 40 local nonprofits that assist the homeless, provide refuge for abused women and neglected children and offer immigration aid services. “This Lenten season we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting the communities where we operate by giving back to those most in need,” […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, West
Market Of Choice Introduces Royal Ranch’s Carbon-Neutral Beef
Independent, family-owned Market of Choice is Oregon’s first grocer to partner with Royal City, Washington-based Royal Ranch to bring its carbon-neutral beef to market. Market of Choice customers can now purchase USDA Choice cuts from Royal Ranch, available in its full-service and self-service meat departments at all 11 stores statewide. This partnership brings together two multi-generational family-owned, purpose-driven businesses […]
Posted inProduce News, Sustainability News, West
The Save Mart Companies, Flashfood Partner To Reduce Waste
Flashfood has partnered with The Save Mart Companies to divert food waste from landfills by offering reduced prices on groceries nearing their sell-by date. The Flashfood app is available at 44 Lucky stores in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and will expand to all of The Save Mart Companies’ banner locations in California and […]