President and CEO Ron Vachris pointed to opportunities in new U.S. markets such as Buffalo, New York, and Lawrence, Kansas.
Category: Store News
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Aisle Watch, Corporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Adds Shop To Light Tool To Digital Shelf Labels
When a customer asks for help locating a product, the request tells the store system which product location to light up.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lin’s Fresh Market Opens Its 8th Store, Set In Enoch, UT
The project was Associated Retail Operations’ first ground-up store build in more than a decade.
Posted inGrocers Give, National, Store News
Grocers Give: Hunger Action Month Closes, Other Efforts Kick In
In addition to getting food to those in need, grocers are helping organizations like schools and domestic violence shelters.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Cuts Ribbon On $2M Renovation Of Royal Lakes Marketplace
The refresh touched many areas of the store and included new check lanes and self-checkout area plus fully remodeled restrooms.
Posted inMidwest, Fareway, Featured News, Independent Store News
Fareway To Redevelop Faribault, MN, Meat & Grocery Location
The modernized store, replacing the existing location, will include a 2,700-square-foot Fareway Liquor shop.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
Women Grocers Of America Hosts Sold-Out Symposium In MN
A hundred women representing independent retailers, wholesalers and industry partners gathered in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
URM Breaks Ground On Super 1 Foods In Post Falls, ID
Targeting an Independence Day opening next year, URM says the store will serve a growing community in the Idaho panhandle.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Walmart
Walmart Opens Neighborhood Market In Crestview, FL
Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten said, “This is something our growing community has needed, and it will give residents a convenient place to shop close to home.”
Posted inAisle Watch, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Featured News, Nonfood Items, Private Label Brands
Aldi Packs October Finds Aisle: Big Bag Returns, Viral Pizzas, Holiday Debuts
Customers bought more than 45,000 Big Bags online within minutes of their launch last year, Aldi said.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Ladle Promotes Miller To EVP Of Grocery Pricing Operations
Steve Miller said the goal is to give independent grocers technology built for the way they operate.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Opens 130th Michigan Store In Plymouth Township
Executive Chairman Hank Meijer said the retailer’s focus continues to be on giving customers “the best prices on quality items in one easy stop.”
Posted inProduce News, National, Store News
4 Grocers Join DLJ Produce’s Razzle Dazzle Veterans Day Promotion
Now through Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 5 cents from every pound of participating Razzle Dazzle brand grapes sold will be donated to a veterans organization.
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Names Interim CFO, Adds 3 Directors To Board
Interim CFO Cody Perdue takes on the role immediately; the board appointments take effect Oct. 14.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Grocery Format Store Opens In Fishers, IN
A “Local Favorites” endcap highlights Indiana products, including Copper Moon Coffee, Triple XXX Root Beer and Just Pop In Popcorn.
Posted inFinance News, Corporate Store News, National, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger Offering World Elite Mastercard To Amplify Customer Rewards
Cardholders can earn up to 5X points on purchases through Kroger.com and the Kroger app.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Aisle Watch, Corporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, Suppliers
Sprouts Testing Swedish Pick & Mix Candy Displays In CA, FL
A Swedish Pick & Mix program debuted today in the bulk departments of 17 Sprouts in California and Florida; packaged Sockerbit candies will appear in about 500 stores in October.
Posted inExecutive News, Big Y Foods, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names St. Clair VP Of Information Technology
Bryan St. Clair has more than 25 years of IT experience with retailers including Claire’s, Big Lots and Limited Brands.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Suppliers, West
Olive Crest Food Show Brings Retailers, Suppliers Together For Good
Supporting at-risk children and families is a cause the grocery industry supports across the country, as lack of food often contributes to their struggles.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Deli News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
Two Remodeled Giants In PA Holding Oct. 2 Celebrations
The York and Temple stores both stayed open through months-long renovations.