Albertsons Companies has partnered with Chicory, a contextual commerce advertising platform, through a direct shoppable integration. According to the Boise, Idaho-based grocer, the arrangement offers several benefits, including the capability to send products to carts at Albertsons and 15 of its banners through Chicory’s shoppable recipe technology and in-recipe contextual advertisements. “At Albertsons Companies, we […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Taps Valentine For CFO
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has appointed SVP of Finance Curtis Valentine as CFO, effective Jan. 1, succeeding Lawrence “Chip” Molloy, who previously announced he will retire at year’s end. “We are delighted to elevate Curtis from our deep bench of finance talent to be our chief financial officer,” said CEO Jack Sinclair. “Curtis and Chip […]
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Natural Grocers Opens Fifth Location In Washington
The recently opened Natural Grocers store at 751 N. Columbia Center Blvd. in Kennewick, Washington – the company’s fifth location in the state – is featuring special discounts, sweepstakes and free samples through Nov. 30. “We’ve been serving communities in Washington since 2014, when we came to Vancouver,” said Raquel Isely, VP of marketing. “We previously […]
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First Release In Gelson’s New Wine Club Celebrates SoCal Life
The inaugural release in Gelson’s new Wine Club offers members the opportunity to capture life in Southern California through six specially-chosen wines. For customers who prefer white wine, there are three options: Keever Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc by Celia Welch, known for her work with wineries such as Scarecrow, Staglin Family and Corra. Merry Edwards Olivet […]
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Gelson’s Names Veilleux As Senior Director, Produce/Floral
Bob Veilleux has joined Gelson’s as the senior director of produce and floral. Veilleux comes to Gelson’s from his previous position with Gerrity’s Supermarkets and Valley Farms Markets in Pennsylvania, where he served as the director of produce, floral and bulk foods. He will be responsible for all aspects of the produce and floral operations, […]
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Smart & Final Extra! Opens In Lancaster, CA
Shoppers in California’s Antelope Valley have a new destination for quality and budget-friendly household and club-sized products with the Oct. 25 opening of the Smart & Final Extra! store in Lancaster. The 32,000-square-foot store at 2058 W. Avenue J is the second Smart & Final has opened in less than a year, following the debut of a […]
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Albertsons Cos. Foundation Raises Nearly $6M To Combat Hunger
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos., along with the Albertsons Cos. Foundation, raised nearly $6 million through customer donations made at the register in September to help break the cycle of hunger. The donations will go to support community organizations committed to connecting qualified individuals with existing federal meal programs. Grants will be awarded in October through […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Supply Chain News, West
ReposiTrak Traceability Network Adds East Coast Seafood Suppliers
ReposiTrak, the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, has added two seafood suppliers to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. Salt Lake City, Utah-based Park City Group, parent company of ReposiTrak, stated the new users will exchange complex, FDA-required Key Data Elements for each Critical Tracking Event in the supply chain, ensuring compliance ahead of […]