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Heritage Grocers Group Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Heritage Grocers Group is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month across its portfolio of companies, which includes Cardenas Markets, El Rancho Supermercado, Tony’s Fresh Market and Los Altos Ranch Markets. This year’s theme, “De tu tierra a tu mesa (from your land to your table),” honors the connection between cultural roots and traditions. “At HGG, Hispanic Heritage […]

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Gelson’s Markets Shifts To Interactive Digital Circulars Via Ideal

Gelson’s Markets has shifted to an interactive, 100-percent digital weekly circular, powered by Ideal’s platform, to transform how shoppers engage with the brand while reducing print and newspaper insertion costs. The transition is live across all Gelson’s locations in Southern California, with weekly promotions accessible via website, mobile app, email and social channels. Unlike other digital […]

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Lin’s Market Breaks Ground On New Store In Enoch, UT

Lin’s Market broke ground on its eighth store Sept. 19, a 65,000-square-foot location in Enoch, Utah, that will feature a drive-thru pharmacy, Arctic Circle restaurant, Starbucks and Ace Hardware.  For more than 50 years, Lin’s has offered quality food, friendly service and strong community partnerships. The groundbreaking ceremony highlighted those values as leaders shared their […]

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Albertsons Cos. Introduces Travel Booking Experience

Albertsons Companies Inc. has introduced for U Travel, a new booking experience powered by Expedia that allows customers to plan air and non-air travel through the grocer’s free for U loyalty program, accessible via mobile app and website. “At Albertsons Cos., we know saving money and stretching budgets is more important than ever, which is […]

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Upside, HGG Collaborate On Spanish Language App Feature

The Upside app is now available in Spanish, expanding access for millions of Spanish-speaking consumers and bilingual families across the U.S. Users whose device language is set to Spanish will automatically see the app in their preferred language as they earn cash back on everyday purchases.  To help raise awareness, Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) is […]

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Oliver’s Market Study Highlights Economic Benefits of Shopping Local

Santa Rosa, California-based Oliver’s Market has released findings from an updated economic impact study that shows the grocer continues to have a stronger economic impact in Sonoma County than non-local grocers and retailers of comparable size. Based on 2024 data, the “Supporting Local Businesses and Workers: Economic Impacts of Oliver’s Market” report is the fourth […]

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Albertsons Cos. Names Fennebresque Board Chair; Intel CFO Zinsner Joins As Director

Kim Fennebresque has been elected as the new chair of the Albertsons Companies Inc. Board of Directors following the retirement of Jim Donald. In other changes, David Zinsner, EVP and chief financial officer of Intel Corp. will join the board as an independent director. Allen Gibson also has retired. Fennebresque has served as an independent […]

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$3.3M In One Day: Sprouts Supports 550+ Nonprofits

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation celebrated its Sprouting Healthy Communities Day on Sept. 6, with all 450 of the grocer’s locations hosting live in-store check presentations, awarding $3.3 million in donations to more than 550 local nonprofit partners and schools. “This in-store event created a powerful moment of connection across the country as our team […]