Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched “Sincerely, Food,” an omnichannel marketing campaign celebrating the company’s purpose. The campaign – told from the perspective of what food sees – is designed to boost awareness and drive positive perception of the grocer’s strengths in high-quality fresh produce, meats and seasonal ingredients, and to build a deeper connection between […]
Category: West
Posted inMarket Profile, West
Business Analysts, Observers Offer Overview Of State’s Economy
Recession may become self-fulfilling prophecy if worried consumers lower spending While Nevada economist Stephen Miller is not predicting a recession in 2023, he said that doesn’t mean there is no risk of one. Miller, research director at the University of Nevada Las Vegas’ Center for Business and Economic Research, presented a fall economic outlook report […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Pacific Trellis Fruit Introduces Specialty Imported Plums
Los Angeles, California-based Pacific Trellis Fruit has unveiled four new imported specialty plum varieties. The company is gearing up for the arrivals from Chile and South Africa beginning next month. The plums will be unveiled in two-pound clamshells under the Dulcinea brand. “Our imported specialty plums are shaking up the category,” said Dan Carapella Jr., director […]
Posted inProduce News, West
California Avocado Commission Shares Marketing Plans, Forecast
The California Avocado Commission has announced its marketing plans for 2023, along with the early season California crop forecast for its fiscal year. The harvest estimate is 257 million pounds of avocados, which is a slight decrease compared to the 2021-22 season crop volume of 276 million pounds. “The recent California rainfall has been welcomed […]
Posted inProduce News, West
Ripening For Retailers: An Interview With Gary Campisi
Sponsored content For retailers, nothing is more important than having ripe bananas on display each and every day. But as we all know, ripening rooms are a major investment. They require warehouse floor space, a well-trained staff and the establishment of policies and procedures to ensure success on a daily basis. How can something as […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
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 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, West
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 […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, West
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 […]