Albertson’s LLC announced late Monday afternoon that it intends to acquire United Supermarkets LLC (The United Family), based in Lubbock, Texas. United operates 50 retail stores under three banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos. Additionally, its United Express brand has seven convenience stores and 26 fuel centers. United operates two divisions: RC Taylor, which distributes tobacco, […]
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Report: Private-Label Foods Often Meet, Eclipse National Brands In Quality
Buying store-brand foods can save Americans money at the supermarket, and more often than not they’ll get products that are at least of the same quality as the national brand alternative, according to a new Consumer Reports study. CR’s expert taste-testers judged 33 of 57 store-brand foods to be as good as or better than […]
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Ag Leaders Unveil First-Ever Colorado Proud Store At State Fair
Government officials, agricultural experts and members of Colorado Proud cut the ribbon of the first-ever Colorado Proud Store on Friday. The store opened at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo and supports local businesses and connects consumers to the state’s $40 billion agricultural industry. The Colorado Proud Store was initiated to educate consumers about the […]
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Bottom Dollar Opens Stores In Warren, Ohio; New Castle, Homestead, Pa.
Bottom Dollar Food opened three new stores earlier this month. On Aug. 1, the Delhaize banner opened in Warren, Ohio, at 1756 North Rd., and in New Castle, Pa., at 1700 Wilmington Rd. On Aug. 15, Bottom Dollar opened in Homestead, Pa., at 127 East 7th St. The three new locations give Bottom Dollar 19 […]
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Whole Foods And PBS Kids Partner To Support Healthy Eating
Whole Foods Market and PBS Kids have partnered to offer families tools to support healthy eating. Designed to leverage the educational content of PBS KIDS and Whole Foods Market’s commitment to nutrition, the partnership will provide families with free resources in Whole Foods Market locations across the country as well as online. The effort kicks […]
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Nash Finch, Hugo’s Donate $20K To Jamestown, N.D., Imagination Library
Nash Finch Co., a Minneapolis-based food distributor, in conjunction with Hugo’s Family Marketplace, today announced a $20,000 donation that will be provided to support fundraising efforts for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Jamestown, N.D. The donation was made by Nash Finch CEO Alec Covington, along with Judy Magnuson and Kristi Magnuson Nelson from Hugo’s. […]
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Pilot Flying J Opens Two New Midwest Stores
Pilot Flying J has opened two new stores to better serve professional drivers: a Pilot Travel Center in Oakwood, Ill., and a Flying J Travel Plaza in Vandalia, Ohio. “We’re thrilled that our new locations will serve professional drivers traveling on I-74 in Illinois and I-75 in Ohio,” said Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam. […]
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Kroger Recognized For Top Supplier Diversity Program For Hispanics
The Kroger Co. today was named one of the nation’s 2013 “Best of the Best” by Hispanic Network Magazine for Top Supplier Diversity Programs for Hispanics. “We are honored to be included in Hispanic Network Magazine’s ‘Best of the Best’ list,” said Reuben Shaffer, Kroger’s chief diversity officer. “Kroger’s commitment is to identify, create and […]
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Survey: Aldi Is Low-Price Grocery Leader For Third Consecutive Year
Discount grocer Aldi was recognized as the nation’s low-price grocery leader for the third year in a row, according to a recent consumer survey conducted by Market Force Information Inc., a leading customer intelligence solutions company. When asked to rank the top grocers offering low prices, consumers ranked Aldi ahead of competitors such as Walmart, […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Meijer To Hire More Than 9,000
Midwestern retailer Meijer is preparing to hire thousands of new team members for its stores in response to company growth and in preparation for the fall and holiday selling seasons. Janet Emerson, EVP of operations for Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer, made the announcement this morning. “Meijer has already opened five of the six new stores […]
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J.C. Penney Taps Former Kraft Exec To Lead Marketing Efforts
Former Kraft Foods Group executive Debra Berman has joined J.C. Penney Co. Inc., where she will lead the retailer’s marketing efforts. As the company’s SVP of marketing, Berman will be responsible for leading J.C. Penney’s marketing efforts with a focus on revitalizing the jcpenney brand, building its brand architecture and communicating the brand promise. Berman […]
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The Original SoupMan Arrives At Nearly 500 Walmart Stores
Soupman Inc., parent company of soup brand The Original SoupMan, says the SoupMan product is now available at nearly 500 Walmart stores. The brand’s soups, which are already sold in more than 4,000 supermarkets nationwide, include classic Lobster Bisque, Chicken Noodle, Lentil and Tomato Bisque soups. The soups are sold in Tetra Pak cartons—a packaging […]
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Duracell Introduces Quantum Alkaline Battery
Duracell has launched Duracell Quantum, the world’s most advanced alkaline battery, according to the company. Duracell says Quantum is the company’s biggest innovation since CopperTop. With its Hi-Density Core and proprietary PowerCheck power indicator, the red and copper Duracell Quantum has been engineered to deliver the performance consumers demand, the company says. “Duracell Quantum was […]
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Sales Up 12 Percent At Whole Foods For 3Q, Store Growth Outlined
Whole Foods Market this week posted positive numbers for the company’s third quarter ending July 7. The Austin, Texas-based grocery chain reported that sales increased 12 percent to $3.1 billion. Comparable store sales increased 7.5 percent, and identical store sales, excluding four relocations and one expansion, increased 7.2 percent. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and […]
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Publix To Enter New North Carolina Markets
Publix Super Markets Inc. this morning said it will enter the Asheville and Cary markets in North Carolina. The Lakeland, Fla.-based supermarket chain plans to open its first North Carolina stores in the Charlotte area next year. The Asheville store, located in Buncombe County, will be at the southeast corner of Hendersonville and Overlook. The […]
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Rowe’s IGA Supermarket Plans Fifth Jacksonville Store
Supermarket operator Rob Rowe plans to open a fifth Rowe’s IGA Supermarket in the Jacksonville, Fla., area. The Jacksonville Daily Record reports that the store will open in a former Food Lion in West Jacksonville at 8299 W. Beaver St. Rowe said Wednesday the store will open Aug. 28 “if all goes as planned.” Commodore […]
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Alco Stores To Be Acquired By Argonne Capital Group
Alco Stores Inc., a general merchandise retailer specializing in providing a superior selection of essential products for everyday life in small-town America, and Argonne Capital Group LLC, a private investment firm based in Atlanta, have entered into a definitive merger agreement. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Argonne will acquire all of the outstanding […]
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Belle Foods To Sell Remaining 44 Stores As Part Of Agreement With C&S
Belle Foods LLC and C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. have reached an agreement for debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to be extended by C&S to Belle, a move that has been approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. As part of the DIP financing arrangement, Belle agreed to the motion filed with the court […]
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Survey: Trader Joe’s, Publix, Whole Foods Are Consumer Favorites
Trader Joe’s is North America’s favorite grocery store based on customer satisfaction, according to a new study of 6,600 consumers conducted by Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions. Publix Super Markets and Whole Foods Market rounded out the top three. All three received high marks for courteous staff, inviting atmosphere and […]
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Meijer Opening Supercenter In Detroit On Thursday
Meijer will open a supercenter in Detroit on Thursday at the Gateway Marketplace shopping center. It will be the Grand Rapids-based retailer’s first supercenter in the city. The July 25 opening, the company says, celebrates the retailer’s commitment to the city and its residents. At the former Michigan State Fairgrounds, the 190,000-s.f. supercenter will provide […]