Command Packaging, a U.S. manufacturer of reusable shopping and restaurant bags, has entered into a partnership with Bunzl Distribution USA to bring smarterbags—bag ban-compliant reusable plastic bags—to grocers in areas where bag bans have eliminated ultra-thin plastic T-shirt bags. “Contrary to what many have been led to believe, plastic grocery bags are not going out […]
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Oldways/WGC Invites Food Industry To Sampling Day
The third annual Whole Grain Sampling Day will be held Wednesday, April 2, and restaurants, foodservice, food trucks, supermarkets and manufacturers are invited to participate by offering special promotions and low- or no-cost whole grain items to their patrons on that day. Organized by Boston-based nonprofit Oldways and its Whole Grains Council (WGC), last year’s celebration prompted millions […]
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Save-A-Lot Posts Positive Results For 3Q, Supervalu Sales Down
Supervalu on Thursday reported its third quarter 2014 results, and the company said its Save-A-Lot banner sales and earnings are up from the same time a year ago. The discount banner’s net sales were $991 million compared to $966 million last year, an increase of 2.6 percent, reflecting the impact from network identical store sales […]
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Intelligent Checklist Platform Boosts Foodservice Quality And Safety
Results from a recently completed case study released by the Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART) and the National Grocer Association (NGA) show that in-store deployments of a food safety and intelligent checklist platform have a positive impact on food quality and safety performance. The case study, “Intelligent Checklist for Quality and Safety in the Supermarket,” […]
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A New Schnuck Will Become Company’s CEO In March
Scott Schnuck, 63, chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets, will pass the baton to his brother Todd Schnuck, 55, in March. Todd will become president and CEO. Scott Schnuck has been CEO of the family-owned and privately-held company for eight years. The move is part of the family’s succession plan, the company said. Scott, who […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
In-Store Bakery Goods Market Exceeds $13 Billion
Despite comprising a relatively small percentage of perishable dollar sales at most retail stores, in-house bakeries are a thriving part of the U.S. food landscape. Retail dollar sales of in-store bakery goods reached $13.4 billion in 2013, up from $12.8 billion in 2012, according to “In-Store Bakeries: U.S. Market Trends,” a recently released report by […]
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Sprouts Pushing Expansion Into Kansas, Georgia In 2014
Phoenix, Ariz.-based Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Overland Park, Kan., this week and has plans for five stores in the Atlanta area as part of a continued push to expand beyond its western base of stores, the Phoenix Business Journal reports. Sprouts will open the 23,360-s.f. Overland Park store on Wednesday. […]
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IGA Launches Label Savers Program
IGA has launched its IGA Hometown Label Savers, a new community-based marketing program that encourages community nonprofit organizations to collect IGA Exclusive Brand product barcodes in exchange for funding toward organizational needs. To implement the program, eligible nonprofit organizations can submit an application to the IGA Hometown Label Savers team, identifying a preferred IGA store […]
Posted in, Store News, West
Report: Bankrupt Mi Pueblo Evaluating Possible Sale Or Financial Lifeline
San Jose, Calif.-based grocery chain Mi Pueblo Foods, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last July, has asked for court permission to hire investment bankers as it seeks a financial lifeline or a possible sale of the company. The Silicon Valley Business Journal reports that Mi Pueblo wants to retain Piper Jaffray, the Minneapolis-based […]
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Hy-Vee Strengthens Commitment To Seafood Sustainability
Hy-Vee Inc., an employee-owned company based in West Des Moines, Iowa, with 235 stores in eight midwestern states, has added a Responsible Sourcing Commitment to its comprehensive Seafood Procurement Policy. The policy and commitment were developed in partnership with FishWise—a nonprofit organization focused on supporting sustainability through environmentally responsible business practices. To protect marine resources […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Donating $54K, Time To Hospital For Three Kings Day
Vallarta Supermarkets is celebrating the 2nd annual Three Kings Day (Dia de Reyes) with patients, families and staff at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles today. Vallarta staff is joining in the festivities by dressing as the Three Kings and bringing toys for patients. Additionally, the grocer is bringing its traditional Rosca de Reyes (traditional sweet bread in […]
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Aldi Introduces All-Natural, Organic Product Line Called SimplyNature
Aldi has launched it exclusive ”SimplyNature” brand, which features simple foods made with only all-natural or organic ingredients. SimplyNature products range from cereal, honey, fruit bars and apple juice, to pasta sauce, pizza, salsa and various snacks. The new line of SimplyNature products is now available in all stores. “At Aldi, we know that finding […]
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NGA Enhances Advocacy Efforts Through New Online Political Action Center
To strengthen and unify the voice of the independent grocer on Capitol Hill, the National Grocers Association (NGA) has officially launched a new Political Action Center. Heading into the 2014 mid-term elections, the NGA Political Action Center will enable independent grocers to connect directly with their federal legislators on a number of platforms, while also […]
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Roundy’s To Launch New Nutrition Labeling Program In 2014
On Jan. 1, Roundy’s introduced health key, a solution to simplify shopping for healthful groceries. The new program clearly labels foods with healthy attributes using shelf tags, allowing those with intolerances and health concerns to quickly and easily find what they need. Using the guiding principles of science, trust and ease, Roundy’s says health key […]
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A Congressional Year In Review And A Look To Future Action
Similar to 2012, this past year’s themes encompassed those of partisan gridlock and legislative uncertainty, making it another challenging year for our industry. While the so-called “fiscal cliff” was averted in the very early hours of 2013, Americans experienced a partial government shutdown for the first time in more than a decade. Many issues, including […]
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Gelson’s Parent To Sell To TPG Investment Firm For $394M
Arden Group Inc., parent of Gelson’s Markets, an operator of 17 full-service specialty grocery stores in Southern California, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by TPG, the global private investment firm, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $394 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Arden Group’s shareholders will receive $126.50 […]
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Aldi Launches Growth Strategy To Operate Nearly 2K U.S. Stores By 2018
Discount grocer Aldi today announced a five-year strategic plan to open 650 new stores across the nation. The company launched its expansion efforts after announcing it would build a regional headquarters and distribution center in Moreno Valley, Calif. To reach its goal of 2,000 stores, Aldi plans to accelerate the pace of new store openings over the […]
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OSMG To Open Cincinnati Office
OSMG (On-Shelf Marketing Group LLC) will open an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, next month. OSMG Cincinnati is the second location for the national sales agency solution deployed for Walmart and now Kroger. OSMG was founded in 2007 and combines the strengths of four of the strongest regional sales agents in the CPG industry. The team […]
Posted in, Store News, West
Save Mart, Lucky And FoodMaxx Will Match ‘Holiday Shares’ Donations
Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx on Saturday will match donations to local Bay Area, and Monterey and Santa Cruz County, Feeding America-affiliated food banks through their “Holiday Shares” program, for a total dollar-for-dollar matching grant of up to $5,000 for the day. This initiative could not come at a more critical time for local food […]
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MoneyGram Signs Agreement With New Albertson’s Inc.
MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer company, has signed an agreement with New Albertson’s Inc. (NAI) to offer money transfer, bill payment and money order services in all Acme Markets, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and Star Markets grocery stores. The new agreement with NAI includes provisions that will allow customers to interact face to face with customer […]