The Raley’s Companies has announced a series of leadership appointments intended to strengthen customer engagement and position the company for continued growth across its family of brands. The changes were announced by owner and CEO Mike Teel in partnership with co-presidents Tiffanie Burkhalter and Jen Warner. “The grocery industry is evolving rapidly, creating new opportunities […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Foodtown, International Foods, News, Northeast
New Brooklyn-Area Foodtown Features International Focus
Allegiance Retail Services opened a new Foodtown in Brooklyn, New York’s northern Bay Ridge neighborhood on June 26, with its product mix curated for the area. ARS said Bay Ridge is home to residents of Arabic, Irish, Italian, Greek, Asian, Hispanic and other descents, so the store offers an assortment of international foods and specialty […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Expands Size, Selection At Store In Gray, Maine
Hannaford Supermarkets has added about 12,000 square feet to its store in Gray, Maine. According to the July 7 announcement, the expansion added new services, features and convenience for customers. Local news reports said the expansion doubled the size of the store, which is located at 130 Shaker Rd. More perishables, more conveniences Expanded perishable […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Rouses Market, West
New Rosauers Store In Belgrade, MT Offers Feast For The Senses
Rosauers held the grand opening of its newly built store in Belgrade, Montana, on June 24. Among the differentiating features of the new 58,000-square-foot store, which is located at 104 Bandana St. in the Foundry development, is a tortilleria making fresh, four-ingredient tortillas daily; fresh popcorn in about a dozen flavors; and a smokehouse that […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, News, Northeast, Private Label Brands, Wakefern
Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket To Go Dye-Free By January
Wakefern Food Corp. is updating its Own Brands food and beverage portfolio and plans to eliminate all synthetic dyes and additional ingredients from Bowl & Basket products by January 2027. The initiative will remove the ingredients from Bowl & Basket food and beverage items sold at Wakefern supermarket banners, reflecting changing customer preferences and supporting […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
Lidl US To Launch Lidl Plus Loyalty App July 15
Lidl US is launching its Lidl Plus loyalty program in the United States on July 15. Used by more than 120 million customers worldwide, Lidl Plus is one of the largest grocery apps in the world, according to the company. The app brings personalized offers, member-exclusive offers and rewards together, and allows shoppers to combine […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Fort Worth Marketplace Store
Kroger’s Texas division celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled Fort Worth Marketplace store at 4750 W. Bailey Boswell Road on July 10, following an investment of nearly $2.5 million. After months of renovations, the Kroger Marketplace store includes updated decor and layout, improvements and expanded selections in the bakery, deli, produce, floral and meat/seafood […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Pledges $800K For School Bucks Challenge Kickoff
Food City has pledged $800,000 in contributions for the upcoming school year through its School Bucks Challenge. For every dollar spent using a Food City ValuCard, customers earn one point for the school of their choice. This year, Food City has introduced a new feature: during designated Spirit Weeks, customers can earn bonus points by […]