Delhaize America confirmed Tuesday that its distribution center in Green Cove Springs, Fla., will close after a previously announced deal with Bi-Lo Holdings is finalized next year. Christy Phillips-Brown, director of external communications and community relations for Delhaize America, told the Jacksonville Daily Record in an email that the distribution center will close after the […]
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Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest
Russ’s-Sponsored Lincoln Wine And Food Event Coming In February
The sixth annual Lincoln Wine and Food Experience returns in 2014 to offer wine connoisseurs and novices alike the opportunity to sample and savor new flavors. The event, presented by Russ’s Market, is the largest annual fundraiser for Nebraska’s Lincoln Community Playhouse and will be held at the Embassy Suites from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. […]
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Kroger Names Tuffin SVP Of Retail Divisions
The Kroger Co. has promoted Mark Tuffin to SVP of retail divisions. He succeeds Michael Ellis, who will become Kroger’s president and COO on Jan. 1. Tuffin, 53, has been president of the company’s Smith’s Food and Drug Stores division in Salt Lake City since 2011. He brings more than 32 years of grocery industry […]
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Tarté Asian Yogurt Hits Shelves
Tarté Asian Yogurt says it is leading the pack when it comes to innovation in the yogurt industry. Asian yogurt originally was introduced by the French during the colonial period of Indochina. Asian Yogurt has a lighter, more subtle sweet taste, yet it is smooth and creamy in texture for a high-protein yogurt. Asian yogurt’s signature […]
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NGA Expresses Opposition To Credit Card Swipe Fee Settlement
U.S. District Court Judge John Gleeson on Friday issued a decision granting final approval to the proposed settlement of In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation. This litigation involves complaints filed in 2005 by the National Grocers Association (NGA) and other associations and merchants against Visa, MasterCard and some of the […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Construction OK’d For Earth Fare In Jacksonville
Earth Fare is closer to opening its first Jacksonville, Fla., grocery store in the Atlantic North center now that the city approved a construction permit for the building’s shell at a project cost of $1.04 million. The Jacksonville Daily Record reports that the city approved a permit Friday for Target Contractors Inc. to build the […]
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Unified Reports $17M Loss For Fiscal 2013
Unified Grocers Inc. has released its results for the fiscal year ended Sept. 28. The Los Angeles-based cooperative reported gross billings of $3.743 billion and net sales of $3.692 billion, a decrease of 1.4 percent and 1.9 percent, respectively, compared to the prior fiscal year ended Sept. 29, 2012. The company reported a net loss […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
Linwoods Superfoods Unveils Enhanced Website
Linwoods, maker of flaxseed-based superfood blends, has launched an expanded website to build its online community and provide customers with healthy living tips. The family-owned company offers six superfood blends that are rich in omega oils, vitamins, minerals and fiber. The newly enhanced website provides an improved user experience and a range of content, including […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Kroger Opens First Hilton Head Island Store
Kroger’s first grocery store on Hilton Head Island, S.C., opened Wednesday. The new 86,000-s.f. store at 42 Shelter Cove Lane brings about 250 jobs to the area, as well as an array of products, amenities and services to include a pharmacy with drive-thru; Starbucks Coffee; Murray’s Cheese; beer and wine offerings; Cigar Humidor; chef-prepared hot […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Stater Bros. Charities Donates $53K To Toys For Tots
For the ninth year in a row, Stater Bros. has helped to spread cheer through the local Toys for Tots program. Stater Bros. Charities, the charitable arm of Stater Bros. Markets, presented a $53,624 check to representatives from the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program earlier this week. This year’s check was more than […]
Posted in, Southwest, Store News
Market Street Opens Flower Mound Store
Leaders from United Supermarkets and the Flower Mound community cut the ribbon Wednesday on the company’s newest Market Street location. It is the Texas company’s 12th store bearing the Market Street banner, seven of which are in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Located at 3800 Long Prairie Rd., the store is part of the “River Walk […]
Posted in, Organic Natural, Southwest
WOATS Oatsnack A Sponsor For ‘One Square Mile: Texas’
WOATS Oatsnack, a product of Fort Worth, Texas-based Anderson Trail Inc., has become a sponsor for the PBS documentary series “One Square Mile: Texas,” which will launch on Texas PBS stations in January. Produced by Emmy award winning husband-and-wife team Carl and Betsy Crum, the series documents the lives of Texans across nine distinct square […]
Posted in, Albertsons, National, New Products
Pasta Chips Now Available At Major Retailers
Pasta Chips, an idea born out of the hills of Tuscany and made from real pasta, are now available at major retailers, including Harris Teeter, Roundy’s, ShopRite, Safeway, Carr’s, Vons, Mariano’s, Albertsons, WinCo, and Randalls as well as Plaid Pantry, Quick Chek and Sheetz; other c-stores will carry the new snack in January. During a […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Ingles Reports 49th Consecutive Year Of Sales Growth
Ingles Markets Inc. on Monday reported record sales of $3.74 billion for fiscal 2013, its 49th consecutive year of sales growth. Net income for the fourth quarter totaled $15.6 million, 17.2 percent higher than net income of $13.3 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. For the full fiscal years, net income was $20.8 […]
Posted in, Executive News, West
Two Promoted At Ralphs
Kenny Kimball, VP of merchandising for The Kroger Co.’s Ralphs division in Southern California, has been named VP of operations for Ralphs. He replaces Steve McKinney, who recently was promoted to president of Kroger’s Fry’s division in Phoenix, Ariz. With Kimball’s move to operations, Valerie Jabbar, VP of merchandising for Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic division, will move […]
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NGA Sells Out Increased Expo Floor
The National Grocers Association (NGA) says the 2014 NGA Show Expo floor, which was increased by 45 percent, has sold out. The 2014 NGA Show will be held Feb. 9-12 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. “Interest shown by our trading partners for the 2014 Expo floor has been tremendous, as evidenced by the […]
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Gluten-Free A Hot Trend For Specialty Food Gifts, But Chocolate Still Reigns
America’s appetite for specialty foods hit a record high last year, with consumers spending $86 billion on everything from artisanal chocolates and cheese to oils and charcuterie. To help food enthusiasts navigate the wealth of food-gift choices available this holiday season, the Specialty Food Association has released the results of a survey that reveal the […]
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Yoplait Yogurt Introduces Limited Edition Holiday Flavors
Yoplait yogurt limited edition flavors for the holidays, voted on by fans, are in stores now. Flavors include Yoplait Light mocha mint and Yoplait Original peppermint bark-flavored yogurt. Both flavors are a good source of calcium and vitamin D. Yoplait Light mocha mint contains 5g of protein per 6-oz. serving with 90 calories, and Yoplait […]
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Vons Reopens Pavilions Store In Arcadia, Includes ‘Asian Zone’
After four months of construction and merchandising enhancements, Vons is celebrating the grand reopening of its Pavilions banner store in Arcadia. Located at 745 E. Naomi St. in the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, the newly remodeled Pavilions—which has served the community since 1969—has incorporated specialized areas into its floor plan for added customer convenience. In […]