Grocery News In Brief…
IGA has launched IGA Groceries Online—or “IGA GO,” as it will be promoted to shoppers—an e-commerce solution that meets shoppers’ need for a convenient online ordering platform from an IGA store. IGA has named two preferred partners to bring IGA GO to its more than 1,100 IGA licensed retailers across the U.S. The partners, Digital Foodie and Freshop, will begin providing their optional online grocery services to IGA retailers immediately…
Roche Bros. has completed a 10,000-s.f. expansion of its flagship Boston supermarket in Downtown Crossing. The additional shopping space features a beer, wine and spirits department, a dedicated catering services desk and a “Tasting Bar” with daily product demonstrations and counter-service lunch. The store has added more than 1,000 new natural health and beauty care products and a candy shop featuring vintage and bulk selections, in addition to doubling the offerings in its dairy and frozen departments…
Ahold USA has entered into an exclusive partnership with award-winning actress, singer and producer Queen Latifah for a floral line: The Queen Collection. Beginning Oct. 7, the line will be available at the Ahold USA retail divisions of Stop & Shop, Giant Food of Landover, Giant Food Stores of Carlisle and Martin’s…
On Thursday, Sept. 29—National Coffee Day—New England Coffee will host a celebration in Boston’s South Station-Dewey Square area. The celebration is part of the company’s 100th Anniversary “Extraordinary People Campaign,” which recognizes those who drink and serve its coffee.
