International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) VP of Membership Engagement and Sales Anthony Barbieri has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, after decades in the industry. IFPA’s Megan Nash, current director of education and talent, will become VP of membership engagement and business development on Jan. 1, reporting to Miriam Wolk, chief membership officer at IFPA. […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest, News, Southeast
Riesbeck’s Food Markets Enhances Online Platform With eGrowcery
Riesbeck’s Food Markets is launching its new online shopping and order fulfillment platform, powered by eGrowcery, with options for pick-up and delivery, in a move designed to enhance the user experience and drive growth in digital sales. This strategic shift represents the retailer’s commitment to staying competitive post-pandemic against much larger grocery retailers. The new eGrowcery platform […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Acquires 3 Former Winn-Dixie Stores In AL
On Nov. 6, Food City opened three recently acquired former Winn-Dixie locations in Alabama. The rebranded stores, each of which is 44,000 square feet, are located in: Jasper, AL (2405 U.S. Highway 78 East) Trussville, AL (465 Main St.) Fultondale, AL (1721 Highway 31 North) ‘”Winn-Dixie has served the community for a number of years, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
FoodMaxx Debuts 2 Supermarkets In CA With Savings Competition
FoodMaxx celebrated the grand opening of two new stores – at 844 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose and 3705 El Camino Real in Santa Clara – on Nov. 5 with a community “Bag Your Savings” competition that raised more than $8,500 for local nonprofits. The stores, operated by The Save Mart Companies and formerly […]
Posted inMarketing News, News, The Kroger Co., West
MasterChef Loyalty Campaign To Launch At QFC Stores
Quality Food Centers (QFC), a banner of The Kroger Co. with 58 supermarkets in the Pacific Northwest, has added a new earn-and-redeem component to its “More Taste. Less Waste.” loyalty campaign. With the addition, QFC customers earn digital points that can be redeemed for MasterChef kitchenware. The campaign marks QFC’s second collaboration with TCC, a global […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Lowes Foods, News, Southeast
Lowes Foods Provides 780K Meals To Families Through Sharing Campaign
Lowes Foods and the Healthy Family Project are partnering for the annual Season of Sharing campaign, an initiative that celebrates better-for-you brands and supports families facing food insecurity. This year’s campaign will help provide 780,000 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Inter-Faith […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News
Fareway Relocates Store In Eldora, IA
Fareway Meat & Grocery has opened a new 11,000-square-foot store at 1325 Edgington Ave. in Eldora, Iowa, which replaces the previous location across the street. “This new store represents our continued investment in Eldora and the surrounding communities,” said Reynolds Cramer, CEO of Fareway Stores Inc. “Fareway has proudly served Eldora since 1988, and we’re […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Midwest, News
Buehler’s Fresh Foods CFO O’Donnell To Retire
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Peter O’Donnell will retire Dec. 31 after eight years of service to the employee-owned grocery chain. A search for his successor is under way. O’Donnell joined Buehler’s in 2017 following a career spanning leadership roles in finance, accounting and operations across the grocery and retail industries. “Peter has […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Invests $484M To Upgrade 153 Stores In Charlotte, NC Area
With a $484 million capital investment, Food Lion is enhancing the customer shopping experience with 153 remodeled stores throughout the greater Charlotte market area (DMA), which includes multiple towns and cities across North and South Carolina. “Charlotte is a special market for us because it’s our hometown,” said Food Lion President Greg Finchum. “Every enhancement […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast
ECRS Launches Data Bridge To Help CATAPULT POS Transitions
ECRS has launched POS Data Bridge, a new service designed to streamline the migration of historical data from legacy point-of-sale (POS) systems into the CATAPULT Cognition analytics platform. The solution allows retailers transitioning to CATAPULT to preserve and activate historical insights for immediate business impact. “POS Data Bridge is about unlocking the power of a retailer’s […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, C-Store News, Corporate Store News, Food Lion, National, Publix Super Markets, Tops Friendly Markets
Retailers Commemorate Veterans Day With Discounts, Fundraisers
As Veterans Day approaches, retailers are taking the opportunity to honor those who have served our country. Many are offering exclusive discounts and promotions for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. In addition, retailers are also implementing creative ways to show their appreciation, such as in-store displays, online campaigns and partnerships with local veteran […]
Posted inGrocery Research, National, News
FoodHealth Co., NielsenIQ Report Finds Grocery Baskets Unhealthy
A new analysis covering more than 200 billion grocery purchases shows that the typical American basket scores 48.94 out of 100 on the FoodHealth Score, a new nutrition index developed by the FoodHealth Co. The report found that American grocery baskets rank 55 percent below the ideal score of 88, which indicates a basket aligned […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co., Instacart Invest In AI To Simplify Customer Experiences
The Kroger Co. has expanded its relationship with Instacart to innovate the customer digital shopping experience. This reaffirms Instacart as Kroger’s primary delivery fulfillment partner online and through the app. Together, the companies also will open new opportunities for CPG companies to reach customers with messages and offers through engagement and retail media options. Kroger […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Southeast
AGA Holds 2025 Food Industry Finest Awards Luncheon
The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) celebrated the state’s grocery industry during the 2025 Food Industry Finest Awards Luncheon in Birmingham, honoring leaders whose work embodies the values, dedication and spirit that define the business. The ceremony featured remarks from Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate, who highlighted the vital role grocers play in feeding […]
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Flashfood Names Zhu As VP Of Engineering To Lead Tech, AI Innovations
Flashfood has named Yixin Zhu as VP of engineering to lead the company’s technology and artificial intelligence innovations. With more than a decade of experience building high-performing engineering organizations, Zhu will oversee the future of Flashfood’s data program to build the most impactful shrink and inventory management platform in retail. “Yixin’s leadership background at disruptive […]
Posted inC-Store News, News, Southwest
Yesway Raises $630K During Annual Golf, Clays Classic
Yesway raised more than $630,000 during its fifth annual Golf & Clays Classic Charitable Fundraising Tournament, held Sept. 22-23 at The Golf Clubs at The Tribute and Elm Fork Shooting Sports in Dallas, Texas. This year’s proceeds will benefit Operation Homefront, which aids military families across the nation, as well as several local charities, civic […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
AWG, Kellogg’s Expand Athletic Opportunities For Middle Schoolers
Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger initiative have joined with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) to donate $32,500 through DonorsChoose to help schools like Turner Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas, keep students active and engaged through athletics. Since its launch in 2019, Tony the Tiger and Mission Tiger has expanded access to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest
BGC Donates $500K To Food Banks Amid Government Shutdown
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is donating $500,000 to food banks across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma to help meet rising community needs during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Funds will help food banks provide meals for families facing increased food insecurity as a result of the temporary pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, West
Idaho-Based M&W Markets Relishes History, Plans For Future
M&W Markets has its headquarters in a dairy barn about five minutes from downtown Boise, Idaho. The barn was built more than 100 years ago, complete with two silos out front. “We do take a little bit of pride in that, our agricultural roots as a family,” said Rich Tate, a member of the third […]
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The Kroger Co., Uber Eats Expand Partnership Across All Banners
The Kroger Co. has expanded its relationship with Uber Eats to bring its banners onto the platform. “Kroger is the first retailer in the world to bring Uber Eats directly into its digital shopping experience – and to connect our two membership ecosystems,” said Susan Anderson, global head of delivery at Uber. “Together we’re not […]