Chedraui USA, the fourth largest grocery retailer in California and parent company of El Super, Smart & Final and Fiesta Mart stores, has announced that Smart & Final President Scott Drew will retire, effective Sept. 29. Drew began his career in the industry more than four decades ago as a grocery clerk. He joined Smart […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West
Cardenas Markets Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Cardenas Markets is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through several promotional marketing programs. Through Oct. 15, the Ontario, California-based company will celebrate with an online sweepstakes, share recipes for authentic Hispanic meals and highlight influential Hispanic figures. “Food plays such a significant role in fostering togetherness, expressing cultural identity and celebrating traditions that have been passed […]
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New Seasons Market Opening Oct. 18 In Vancouver, WA
New Seasons Market will hold a grand opening Oct. 18 for a store that will serve as one of the primary full-service grocers amid a community of local businesses in Vancouver, Washington. “Our team has worked tirelessly to create a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that embodies our commitment to local, quality and sustainability,” said Michael Butterfield, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, West
REBBL Unveils Occasion-Based Packaging Design
Emeryville, California-based REBBL has debuted occasion-based packaging design across its beverage portfolio, spanning six daily moments with more than 16 varieties. Available nationwide, the occasions include: Protein, Awake, Balance, Focus, Revive and Wellness. The products will include a corresponding occasion, such as a Protein Dark Chocolate or an Awake Maca Cold Brew. By connecting each […]
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WinCo Foods Taps Invafresh To Optimize Retail Operations
Boise, Idaho-based WinCo Foods has selected Invafresh to optimize its fresh operations across multiple departments to reduce shrink, improve in-stocks and lift the fresh experience. Starting with deli, foodservice and seafood departments, WinCo seeks to automate production planning to improve on-shelf availability for customers and give its employee owners a solution providing real-time, actionable data. […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, West
Livestock Changes Looming In California
California’s Proposition 12, which prohibits the sale of uncooked meat or eggs from producers that don’t comply with new state requirements, has been finalized after years of uncertainty, unclear wording and lawsuits. What’s next? Well, according to California Grocers Association President Ron Fong, there’s likely “going to be a shortage in the marketplace.” “The [California […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
The Save Mart Companies Raise $71K For Hawaiian Wildfire Relief
Modesto, California-based The Save Mart Companies has raised more than $71,000 via an in-store Hawai’i Wildfires Relief fundraiser. In addition to donations made by shoppers and store employees, the grocer and The Save Mart Companies’ CARES Foundation contributed $10,000. All of the funds will go to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. “The Save […]
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Heritage Grocers Group Joins Upside Platform
Upside has partnered with Heritage Grocers Group, a Hispanic- and ethnic-focused grocery retailer that serves as the parent company of brands including Cardenas Markets, El Rancho Supermercado and Tony’s Fresh Market. Cardenas Markets has partnered with Upside since July 2021. As part of an expanded partnership with Heritage Grocers Group, this collaboration will include El Rancho […]