Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage opened stores this week in Oregon and New Mexico. The Oregon store, at 407 Northwest Burnside Rd. in Gresham, is the seventh location in the state for the grocer. The New Mexico store is located at 3970 E. Lohman Ave. in Las Cruces and is the fifth in that state […]
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Energetic ‘Happy Days’ Lipari Food Show Kicks Off The Year
“Happy Days” was the theme this year for the Lipari Food Show, held April 9 in Novi, Mich. To set the Happy Days mood, shiny, new-looking 1950s-era cars were rolled into the Suburban Collection Showplace. The theme appeared to energize people, said Don Symonds, director of events and trade relations at Lipari Foods. “Every year […]
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Walmart Rolling Out Wild Oats Organic Products
Walmart will carry Wild Oats organic food items. Originally introduced in 1987, Wild Oats says it will relaunch at Walmart starting this month with a new, more affordable price point on quality products covering a variety of categories—from salsa and pasta sauce to quinoa and chicken broth. Customers will save 25 percent or more when […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southeast
Remodel Complete At Western Market Rocky Ridge
Western Market’s Rocky Ridge location in Vestavia, Ala., hosted a re-grand opening ceremony at the newly remodeled store Wednesday. A ribbon cutting was celebrated with a wine tasting and snacks. The store, at 3350 Morgan Dr., now includes a new seafood and custom-cut meat case, frozen yogurt bar, homemade fudge, new cheese shop, salad bar,wing […]
Posted in, Grocery News, Southwest
505 Southwestern Sauces And Salsas Now Available At H-E-B
505 Southwestern will sell its line of All Natural 505 Southwestern sauces and salsas in 62 H-E-B Markets across Texas. 505 Southwestern sauces and salsas are available in mild, medium and hot flavor profiles, are all natural and gluten free and made with 100 percent green and red chile peppers grown in the Hatch Valley […]
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Mariano’s Debuts Its Largest Store In Chicago’s Ravenswood Neighborhood
Roundy’s opened Mariano’s Ravenswood, located at 1800 W. Lawrence Ave., on Tuesday. The 80,500-s.f. Chicago store is the largest to date for Mariano’s. “At our largest store yet, shoppers will have a chance to experience the full range of features that make Mariano’s shopping experience unlike anywhere else,” said Bob Mariano, chairman and CEO of […]
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CGAEF Honors Arceneaux, Amens
While it’s certainly an honor when one’s industry peers praise him or her, it’s perhaps an even greater honor when members of one’s own family speak of them in glowing terms. After all, they see them as they are—can’t hide one’s true self from family for very long. Family members of Mondelez International’s Kevin Arceneaux […]
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Walmart, Target, Publix Rank Among Most Valuable In 2014 Best Retail Brands Report
Walmart maintains its No. 1 spot on Interbrand’s 2014 Best Retail Brands list and, even with a 6 percent decline in brand value, it preserves an enormous margin over the next closest brand. Four brands increased their brand value by more than 25 percent this year: Macy’s, Whole Foods, Amazon and Cabela’s. The global Best […]
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Near East Brings Multigrain Chips To Deli Section
With a history of preparing and serving home-cooked, Mediterranean-inspired dishes like rice pilaf, couscous and other grain-based fare, the Near East brand now is bringing these flavors to a new snack: Near East Multigrain Chips. Made using a blend of ingredients like corn, couscous, quinoa and lentils, these chips are subtly seasoned and ideal for […]
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Traditional Baking Promotes Tuthill To Assistant GM
Traditional Baking Inc. has appointed David Tuthill to assistant GM. Traditional Baking is a contract bakery producing two million cookies daily at its 60,000-s.f. SQF-certified facility in Bloomington, Calif. It also operates a 100,000-s.f. facility of warehousing and distribution space in Redlands, Calif. Tuthill has worked for Traditional Baking for the past three years as […]
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Save Mart, Cargill Beef Support Homes For Our Troops
U.S. Marine Cpl. Joshua Hotaling, who suffered traumatic injuries in the line of duty, will receive a special gift that will allow him to enjoy better mobility and the ability to live more independently—keys to a new, specially adapted home. Hotaling, a mine sweeper, was working to clear a compound for his battalion during his […]
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Cheetos Flamin’ Hot, Doritos Dinamita Chile Limon Unite For Snack Combo
Cheetos and Doritos, two of the marquee brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, are introducing a bold snack mix that the brands say deliver a double-dose of crunch and spice. The snack mix combines Cheetos Flamin’ Hot cheese flavored snacks with Doritos Dinamita Chile Limon rolled tortilla snacks in a single bag. “The new Cheetos Flamin’ […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Food Lion Receives 13th Consecutive EPA Energy Star Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Food Lion with its Energy Star award for the 13th consecutive time for the grocer’s continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. “We are honored to receive the Energy Star Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award for the 13th year,” said Susan Sollenberger, director […]
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Instacart Brings Same-Day Grocery Delivery Service To L.A.
Instacart has launched its same-day grocery delivery service in Los Angeles. Beginning today, customers can order virtually any items carried in their neighborhood Whole Foods Market and have them delivered in as little as one hour. Additional stores will be added in the coming weeks, allowing customers to combine items from multiple stores into one […]
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Vallarta Opening New Store In Hesperia On Wednesday
Following the opening of a second Oxnard, Calif., store last week, Vallarta Supermarkets plans to open another new store Wednesday, April 9–in Hesperia. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the store opening for business at 8 a.m. The store, located at 17390 Main St., is 42,000 s.f. and will provide the local […]
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House Passes Bill To Raise ACA’s ‘Full-Time’ Definition
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Save American Workers Act by a bipartisan vote of 248 to 179 on Thursday. House Resolution 2575, introduced by Congressman Todd Young (R-Ind.) and also championed by Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), would change the new definition of a full-time employee under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from 30 […]
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Consumers Find Value In Technology-Based And Traditional Marketing But Demand ‘Return Engagement’
A consumer panel discussion during the 2014 Inmar Forum, hosted by Winston-Salem, N.C.-based technology company Inmar, brought out commentary from the panelists confirming the increased use of technology to enhance the shopping experience as well as the desire among shoppers for more personal, relevant engagement from retailers (grocery stores, pharmacies and mass merchandisers) and brands […]
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C.H. Robinson Recognized For Workplace Giving Campaign
Once again identified as a leader in the local community, C.H. Robinson received the Community Impact Award in the Workplace Giving Campaign category from Minnesota Business magazine. The honor recognizes a successful volunteer or employee-giving campaign benefiting any nonprofit or other worthy organization. This is the second year in a row that Minnesota Business has recognized C.H. […]
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Specialty Food Sales Break Records
Americans have a growing appetite for specialty food. U.S. sales of specialty food and beverages reached $88.3 billion in 2013, a record high for the fourth year in a row and a jump of 18.4 percent since 2011. Cheese dominates specialty food sales at retail, with $4 billion in sales in 2013, followed by the […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Publix Launches Spring Food Drive
Publix Super Markets is encouraging its customers to stop by their local Publix by April 19 to participate in the grocer’s Food For Sharing campaign. Publix has teamed up with local nonprofit agencies throughout the southeast to help feed those in need this spring and summer. A Food For Sharing display will be located near […]