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Ralphs To Hold Meet And Greet For Daytona Racing Champion
The 2023 Daytona 500 Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will hold a meet and greet at the Ralphs’ Fontana, California, market this weekend. JTG Daugherty Racing has shared that Ralphs will have branding on the No. 47 Ralphs/Tree Top Camaro. Its driver, Stenhouse Jr., has entered in the 200-Lap race for the Pala Casino 400 at Auto Club Speedway. “We are thrilled […]
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Instacart Introduces New Tools For Independent Grocers
San Francisco-based Instacart has introduced four new platform technologies designed to help independent grocers offer more connected experiences to customers. The new offerings include online and in-store solutions that help retailers capture new ad revenue, bring more of their store online, better support employees and offer end-to-end fulfillment. These new capabilities are available to grocers across North […]
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Toshiba To Showcase Technology Solutions At NGA Show
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions will be exhibiting Feb. 26-28 at The NGA Show at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company will showcase its portfolio of solutions at booth No. 1339, demonstrating how retailers can provide personalized interactions with shoppers and improve their operations. As the grocery landscape continues to […]
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Bunny James Introduces Retail Rewards Box
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Bunny James is transforming the retail industry with the launch of its Retail Rewards Box, designed to deliver a personal and engaging shopping experience for retailers’ most valuable customers. The Retail Rewards Box offers a way for customers to try new products while providing valuable feedback and data to retailers & […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets To Offer Lent Menu Items For Customers
Sylmar, California-based Vallarta Supermarkets has shared that its Lent menu will be available storewide from Feb. 22–April 6, offering a selection of food options for those adhering to a meat-free diet during Lent. “We offer an extensive menu for customers forgoing meat this Lent season,” said Lizette Gomez, director of marketing. “Vallarta has you covered with tasty […]
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US Foods Adds Electric Delivery Trucks To California Facility
US Foods Holding Corp. has received the company’s first battery-electric powered Freightliner eCascadia trucks at its distribution center in La Mirada, California. The company previously announced plans to add 30 electric trucks to the facility’s fleet in 2023. The company has committed to reducing absolute scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 32.5 percent by […]
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Heritage Grocers Group Appoints New SVP, Store Development
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group, the parent company of Cardenas Markets and Tony’s Fresh Market, has appointed Ted Frumkin as SVP of store development. In this position, Frumkin will report to Prabash Coswatte, chief administrative officer for Heritage Grocers Group, and will oversee the company’s strategic real estate development and growth initiatives. “Ted is an exceptional real estate […]