After a disappointing 2013 and a 90.4 percent drop in fourth-quarter profit, Greensboro, N.C.-based specialty grocer The Fresh Market is modifying its real estate expansion plans and will close several stores in the Houston and Sacramento markets. The Business Journal reports that The Fresh Market reported late Thursday net income of $2 million, or 4 […]
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Posted in, Southwest, Store News
Kroger Launches Refresh Initiative Today In North Texas
Kroger says that, beginning today, shoppers in North Texas will find new lower prices on thousands of popular food and household items, along with a renewed emphasis on shopping experience, fuel discounts, local products and community relations. “We’re a strong brand and company but we’ve achieved that status because we’re always looking for improvement opportunities. […]
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Saffron Road Launches Korean Line
Saffron Road is introducing a line of frozen meals and tacos inspired by traditional Korean cuisine, making the packaged food brand of American Halal Co. one of the first to bring Korean frozen entrees to the all-natural premium category. The launch comes as part of the brand’s commitment to bringing globally-inspired cuisine to Americans. Like […]
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Report: H-E-B, Trader’s Joe’s And Publix Earn Top Customer Experience Ratings
The fourth annual “Temkin Experience Ratings” reveals grocery and fast food chains dominate the top spots among evaluation of 268 companies across 19 industries. Based on a study of 10,000 U.S consumers, H-E-B, Trader Joe’s, Chick-fil-A, and Publix earned the highest scores in the 2014 Temkin Experience Ratings, ranking 268 companies across 19 industries. Joining […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
AirFlo Introduces Merchandising Display For Bananas
Carlson AirFlo has launched the AirFlo Banana Display, which the Minnesota-based company says provides both a strategic location display and focal-point function for displaying bananas. Benefits, according to Carlson AirFlo, include: • Increase sales by providing more access, appeal and excitement; • Reduce shrink simply by hanging the fruit from its crown, resembling growth in […]
Posted in, Perishables, Southeast
Georgia Meat Cutting Competition Coming This Summer
MeatCuttersClub.org is on the hunt for the best meat cutter in Georgia who is not only the best of the best but who has a passion for their craft. Georgia butchers/meat cutters will gather this summer to showcase the skills and craftsmanship during competition. “Using their acquired skills in a competitive environment gives young butchers […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Farm Fresh Honoring Hampton Roads Roots During Anniversary Celebration
Established in 1957, Farm Fresh Food & Pharmacy is commemorating 57 years as the hometown grocer for residents of the Hampton Roads, Va., area, with a yearlong anniversary celebration. Highlights include customer gift card giveaways totaling more than $100,000, as well as the return of the Farmer Boy mascot under the new name “Farmer Eugene,” […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, National
Kroger Created More Than 7K New Jobs Last Year
The Kroger Co. says its total active workforce grew by more than 7,000 during fiscal year 2013. Approximately 90 percent of the new jobs were in the company’s supermarket divisions. “Our associates have the extraordinary opportunity to make a difference for the more than eight million customers who visit our stores each day,” said Katy Barclay, […]
Posted in, Executive News, West
Smart & Final Names Hong Chief Marketing Officer
Smart & Final, the warehouse grocery store that counts households, businesses and community groups among its customers, has appointed Eleanor Hong SVP and chief marketing officer (CMO). Reporting to Dave Hirz, president and CEO, Hong will develop and oversee strategic marketing programs at Smart & Final designed to enhance the brand and build sales in […]
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Market Street’s Made-To-Order Signature Specialty Cakes Available Now
Market Street is rolling out signature specialty cakes topped with fresh fruit, as well as a new line of 5-inch cakes. Available at all Market Street locations in DFW and West Texas through April 1, the cakes can be made to order in any size and are made fresh in the Market Street Bakery. “Guests […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, National
IGA Donates $290K To Wounded Warrior Project
IGA has donated $290,000 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) as a result of the third annual IGA exclusive brand national marketing initiative that ran in participating IGA stores from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend of 2013. During the promotional period last year, IGA donated a portion of the proceeds from the sale of […]
Posted in, Executive News, West
C&K Market Appoints Wissmann COO To Lead Turnaround
Karl V. Wissmann joined C&K Market Inc. as its COO on Monday. “I’m excited about the opportunity to grow this independent chain. We have a lot of room to increase what we offer our customers,” Wissmann said. “I’ve learned a lot in my 40 years in this industry, and I’ve spent some time getting to […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Hy-Vee Plans To Enter Twin Cities Market
Hy-Vee is planning a major expansion of its Minnesota operations into the Twin Cities market. Hy-Vee has been a fixture in Minnesota communities since 1969 and currently has 17 employee-owned stores statewide with approximately 5,100 employees. “Our commitment to excellent customer service, health and wellness and culinary expertise is unlike anything in the market to […]
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Who Leads, And Lags, In Customer Satisfaction?
Customer satisfaction improved for a third consecutive year for retail, according to a report released by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). The retail sector overall gained 1.7 percent to an ACSI benchmark of 77.9, boosted by higher customer satisfaction with specialty retail stores, supermarkets, drug stores and gasoline service stations. A fourth traditional retail […]
Posted in, Executive News, Midwest
Reynolds W. Cramer Named CEO At Fareway Stores
Reynolds W. Cramer has been named CEO of Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. He is just the fourth person to serve as CEO in the company’s 76-year history. Cramer was elected to the position by the Fareway board of directors Feb. 17. He succeeds Richard P. Beckwith, who has been CEO of the grocery store […]
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SpartanNash, Daymon Worldwide To Collaborate For Store Brand Project
SpartanNash and Daymon Worldwide will collaborate to create and merchandise a variety of private brand products across multiple categories. The products will be sold through SpartanNash’s 172 retail stores and more than 1,900 independent retailers under such brand names as Our Family, Spartan, Spartan Fresh Selections, Nash Brothers Trading Co., TopCare and other brands in […]
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General Mills, Kroger Support NASCAR Driver With No. 3 Cheerios Box
In conjunction with the 56th running of the Daytona 500 and to further showcase its long-standing partnership with NASCAR, General Mills has teamed up with The Kroger Co. to produce a limited-edition Cheerios box to commemorate the return of the No. 3 to NASCAR’s premier series with NASCAR champion Austin Dillon at the wheel. Beginning […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Completion Of Arden Deal May Lead To Gelson’s Expansion
Arden Group, parent of Gelson’s Markets, an operator of 17 full-service specialty grocery stores in Southern California, has completed its previously announced acquisition by TPG, a leading global private investment firm. The merger agreement was approved by the company’s board of directors in December. Under the terms of the agreement, Arden Group’s shareholders will receive […]
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Safeway Confirms Talks About Possible Sale Of Company
Safeway said Wednesday afternoon that it is in discussions concerning a possible sale of the company. “Although the discussions are ongoing, the company has not reached an agreement on a transaction, and there can be no assurance that these discussions will lead to an agreement or a completed transaction,” the company said during a fourth […]
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Doritos Adds Fiery Habanero Flavor To Dinamita Line
Doritos, one of the flagship brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, has added a new flavor to its Dinamita rolled tortilla chip line: Doritos Dinamita Fiery Habanero. Available nationwide beginning this month, new Doritos Dinamita Fiery Habanero chips combine the spice of habanero peppers with hints of chili and red peppers in a rolled tortilla chip. […]