In celebration of World Environment Day, Grupo Bimbo has presented its 2024 annual report, Actions that Transform, which outlines business progress and advances toward its 2030 and 2050 sustainability strategy goals. As part of its “Nourishing a Better World” sustainability strategy, Grupo Bimbo has established a plan to protect and preserve natural systems through its […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Reopens Hurricane-Damaged Store In Hendersonville, NC
In what wasn’t merely another retail remodel, the Harris Teeter store at 636 Spartanburg Highway in Hendersonville, North Carolina, officially reopened June 10 following an eight-month closure due to damage from Hurricane Helene. For the grocer’s team and the community, the occasion marked a far more profound milestone. In late September, Helene made landfall in […]
Posted inExecutive News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City’s Johnson Named An FMI Store Manager Of The Year
Jason Johnson of the Food City in Gray, Tennessee, has been named Store Manager of the Year by FMI – The Food Industry Association in Category B (50-199 stores). “Jason is a model store manager,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and CEO. “He’s a great leader that our teammates can look up to […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, National, News
NFRA Names 2025 Penguin Pitch: Emerging Brand Contest Winners
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) has named the winners of its annual “Penguin Pitch: Emerging Brand Contest,” created to spotlight up-and-coming brands in the frozen and refrigerated aisles. Following a competitive review process, eight finalists were selected to submit product samples and promotional materials for evaluation by a panel of industry judges: […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News
Heritage Grocers Group Begins Meat Campaign At Tony’s Fresh Market
Heritage Grocers Group has introduced “A Cut Above the Rest” meat campaign at its Chicago-based banner Tony’s Fresh Market. “Our meat department is built on four core pillars: quality, variety, freshness and in-house expert butchers,” said CMO Vince Gambino. “At the heart of this campaign is a simple promise: to ensure every customer receives the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, News, Northeast
Market 32/ Price Chopper Launch Campaign To Drive Digital Engagement
Market 32 and Price Chopper, a division of Northeast Grocery Inc., is running an omnichannel summer promotion to be “the destination for your summer grocery and entertaining needs” through a “Summer Shines Here” campaign. Featured elements, which run through Labor Day, are designed to drive customer loyalty, boost sales and deepen digital engagement. The overarching […]
Posted inDairy News, Feature, Northeast, West
French Yogurt Brand La Fermière Fortifies U.S. Operations
Since entering the U.S. market eight years ago, French yogurt company La Fermière has maintained a 35-40 percent year-over-year growth rate. In 2024, the brand sold about 16 million ceramic pots of yogurt and oven-baked crème desserts. The company has a manufacturing plant in New York, as well as a newly opened West Coast facility […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Names Lockett Chief People Officer
Schnucks Markets has named Bob Lockett chief people officer, effective June 16. Lockett’s professional background includes most recently serving as chief people officer at CAE and, prior to that, chief diversity and talent officer at ADP. He has more than 25 years of experience in human resources leadership, with additional prior roles at Harrah’s Entertainment, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News
Prairie Fresh Launches ‘Now That’s Pork’ Campaign
Prairie Fresh, a Merriam, Kansas-based pork producer, launched its new campaign, “Now That’s Pork,” to highlight that not all pork is created equal, positioning the brand as the standard for quality and taste. The campaign arrives as the National Pork Board’s “Taste What Pork Can Do” initiative draws renewed attention to the meat’s versatility and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Celebrates $2M Store Remodel In Ellenville, NY
Tops Friendly Markets held a grand opening June 8 for a new 46,750-square-foot store in Ellenville, New York, representing a $2 million investment in the local economy and creating more than 120 jobs. During the grand opening celebration, customers were able to enjoy sampling stations and live music and had opportunities to take part in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Debuts Gas N’ Go Center In Callaway, MD
Weis Markets has opened a Gas N’ Go Fuel Center at its store on Point Lookout Road in Callaway, Maryland. The store celebrated the grand opening with $500 donations to 2Creating Brighter Days Outreach & Mission and Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Construction of The Weis Gas N’ Go Fuel Center began […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Opens Third Of Six Stores Planned For Huntsville, AL
Food City held a grand opening June 4 for the third of six stores planned for the Huntsville, Alabama, market. The store at 3608 Governors Drive NW followed the April 30 debut of the store on Old Gurley Road. “Our first two Huntsville locations have been very well received … while this location is a slightly […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Donates $1.8M To Charities At 2025 ShopRite LPGA Classic
ShopRite held its annual LPGA Classic Presented by Acer June 6-8, awarding a record $1.8 million in grants to food banks, hospitals and other charitable organizations. Leading into the weekend tournament, ShopRite’s annual charitable luncheon June 6 introduced new initiatives that included a scholarship program, more sponsorships for athletes on the LPGA Tour and a […]
Posted inAssociation News, Market Profile, Midwest, News
Indiana Economy: Stability, Setbacks And Grocery Industry’s Fight To Adapt
Indiana’s economy remained largely stable through 2024, buoyed by strong capital investments and modest GDP growth. But a forecast released in April cast a shadow over the state’s two-year financial outlook, setting the stage for challenges in the grocery and convenience store industries. According to the Indiana Business Research Center, the state’s GDP showed modest […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Begins ‘Win Bacon For A Year’ Sweepstakes
As part of its Win Bacon for a Year Sweepstakes, Save A Lot is offering customers the chance to win a $500 gift card, equivalent to a year’s supply of Farmington bacon – one of the grocer’s exclusive brands. Customers can enter the sweepstakes one of two ways – via the Save A Lot app […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Tournament Of Champions Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust has raised another record-breaking amount to support Texas nonprofits – $17.3 million. In partnership with more than 600 contributing companies, the organization holds one of the largest annual charitable events in the nation. Since 1986, more than $194 million has been raised through the […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Expands Pharmacy Services On Homeward’s Platform
Meijer has begun a partnership with Homeward, a technology-enabled rural health platform, to improve healthcare access and care coordination for medicare-eligible residents across Michigan. According to Meijer, rural Michiganders face health and economic disparities compared to those living in urban areas, with lower median household incomes, fewer primary care providers and higher rates of chronic […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery To 5 Cities
Walmart has expanded its drone delivery service to five cities in the Southeast and Southwest. Customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa can receive orders in minutes, making Walmart the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states – Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. The drone service will launch at 100 […]
Posted inBeverage News, News, Southeast
Coke Florida Holds Grand Opening For Distribution Center In Tampa
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (Coke Florida) recently held a grand opening for its new Tampa Distribution Center and Fleet Facility, a more than $300 million investment that encompasses a 156-acre site at U.S. 301 and the Selmon Expressway. The 800,000-square- foot automated warehouse facility and 250,000-square-foot fleet maintenance facility were built using contractors and vendors based […]
Posted inPackaging News, Deli News, National, News
Lacerta Introduces New Seal N’ Flip Packaging Design
Lacerta Group has announced a new innovation: Seal N’ Flip packaging. Coming at a time when food retailers and brands are focused on their bottom line, the Seal N’ Flip design is estimated to reduce packaging costs by up to 25 percent. The new design places the lidding film on the bottom. Company officials noted […]