Marian Zboraj is Progressive Grocer's digital editor.
Upcoming event aimed at bringing more diverse-owned brands to shelves
Kit to be available for purchase without prescription to allow for greater testing access
Retailer donates $106K+ in child feeding grants for local schools
Cleveland Clinic Children’s school-based healthcare program receives $2M donation from retailer
Rhode Island and Washington debate enacting taxes on sodas, energy and sports drinks, coffees, teas and juices
Funding to help provide key environmental and social impact metrics
Frank to lead strategic integration of Planters and Corn Nuts brands; Vaupel takes on his prior role
Employees volunteering 5K hours to nonprofit organizations across Midwest
FMI — The Food Industry Association has proclaimed occasion to recognize associates at every level
Online dollar sales increased 75%
good4u Crew receiving weekly gratitude gifts from retailer
Celebrate Colorado event will offer discounts on locally made products, sweepstakes and more
Plant-based meat manufacturer acquires Kitskitchen soups
Agencies continue to have confidence in safety of products
Ingles, Brookshire’s, Cub, Coborn’s, Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres join the Ecolab Science Certified program
Grocer also introduces dedicated call center and security measures
Retailer donated 235K+ pounds of heathy shelf-stable items in 2020
Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag will now test and pilot new design solutions to combat plastic waste
The popularity of meat in 2020 is projected to continue as consumers return to food staples
Investment will be used to expand alternative-meat portfolio and support commercial launch
Retailer partners with Gauss to provide at-home smartphone-enabled testing
Americans consumed approximately 14B wieners and dinner sausages in 2020 from retail channels alone
Invatron creates new VP of cloud engineering position
Food company entered into definitive agreement to acquire snack nut portfolio from Kraft Heinz
Delivery company is offering up to $50 for workers who get COVID-19 shots
New exec hires from top global companies position vertical-farming organization for continued growth
Food tech company accelerates grocery delivery service
Rebranded Pearl Milling Co. products will debut this June
Partnership ensures transportation isn't barrier for underserved communities to get shots
Retailer selects IFCO as exclusive provider of reusable plastic containers for fresh fruit and veggies
Retailer's campaign supports Urban League
Doses will be supplied this week to seniors throughout Michigan
Addresses industry challenges and ensures consumers have access to safe and nutritious foods
Retailer teams up with store guests in building a path toward homebuilding initiatives
Net sales increased 15.2% with net income rising 94.4%
Retailer will sponsor [email protected] incubator to test new products and ingredients
Latest retailer to sign on to challenge
National partnership applies to 6K+ store locations
E-commerce platform secures $2.4M in private investments
Plant-based meat producer reduces suggested prices by about 20% for grocery channel
Kelly Socia appointed EVP of business development for North America
Federal government will send doses directly to retail chains
Retailer teams up with American Heart Association, pledging up to $1M
Woodward Corner Market is retailer's 2nd neighborhood-market concept store in Michigan
Retailer honors Black History Month in renewed partnership with Jack and Jill of America's College GAP Fund
Retailer partners with global reuse platform Loop
Retailer partners with Nationwide as part of ongoing expansion of pet offerings
Retailer's foundation invests $3M to help build more equitable and inclusive communities
Consumers in NYC can now have their medication delivered through app
Retailer's Holiday Round-Up at the Register campaign raises $826K for Feeding America
Certain lots of Sportmix pet food recalled for potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin
Midwestern retailer created Michigan-made solution to meet increased demand for exercise equipment
The Specialty Food Association will hold event Sept. 27-29 at NYC's Javits Convention Center
Walgreens Boots Alliance appoints Rosalind Brewer to leadership position, effective March 15
Retailer joins Beyond the Bag Initiative to reduce waste
Retailer's Simply Give holiday campaign saw highest customer participation ever
TagBack program enables consumers to return produce ties and tags for recycling
800+ health care and convenience products available for delivery in Canada
Same-day delivery service invests $3.6M to recognize busiest holiday-season workers
Retailer will receive $50K flat-rate commission once prize is claimed
Retailer expects to deliver 10M-13M doses per month when supply and allocations allow
Ken Wicker will become SVP of fresh foods next month
Grocer will distribute vaccinations in phased approach when available to pharmacies
Retail operators are re-evaluating their systems to comply with regulatory mandates and sustainability objectives while accommodating e-commerce fulfillment
Registration open for May 11-13 event
Mid-Atlantic food retailer providing vaccinations in 55 in-store pharmacies
Financing will support plans for market launch in late 2021
In addition to Florida, retailer will make COVID-19 shots available in Georgia and South Carolina
New initiative encourages front-line workers to receive COVID-19 vaccination
Nonprofit unveils new executive committee members and additions to its board of directors.
Grocer to cover administration costs and provide paid time off
Employees to receive financial assistance when they take time away to get vaccination
Patients in Midwest will receive same-day test results in as few as 15 minutes
Retailer now offering shots at 105 pharmacies in 12 counties
Specialty retailer launches “The Friendliest Curbside Experience In America”
Retailer selected by state as new federal retail pharmacy partner
Discount grocer's Bags for a Brighter Holiday program donates record amount of food to local charities
Retailer's nonprofit raises $3M+ for local food banks during Annual Holiday Drive
Cynthia Ramos promoted to chief sales officer; Howie Kent to director of category management and sales analytics
Sales on same-day services grew 193%
New facility will be located next to retailer's HQ
Retailer provides associates with more than $167.2M in bonuses and other perks in 2020
Online grocer reveals its top food predictions for 2021
Annual Torch Icon Campaign helps raise funds for athletes with intellectual disabilities
Ice cream company unveils frozen desserts designed exclusively for canines
Company aims to expand both retail footprint and direct-to-consumer marketing efforts
Grocer revamps online shopping program's fee structure and benefits for subscription memberships
Bill requires grocers to give product to qualifying entities that help feed needy residents
Retailer renegotiates agreement with VillageMD to increase pace, scale of clinic rollout
Retailer is collaborating with state health department to provide shots in 22 store pharmacies
Specialty retailer kicks off its Keto and Resolution Reset initiatives
Retailer's campaign provides up to $5,000 to customer-selected schools
Grocery company receives regulatory clearance from FTC
Raydiant's consumer behavior report highlights the importance of in-store experiences
UFCW Locals 400 and 27 approve retailer's investment in retirement funds for union associates
