WAFC elects Cummins to board
The Western Association of Food Chains said Monday it has elected a new board member — Jay Cummins, president of the Smith’s Food & Drug division of Kroger Co., Cincinnati. … Continue Reading →
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Vitacost buy will jumpstart Kroger e-commerce
Kroger, once considered a laggard among food retailers pursuing an e-commerce strategy, will leap into the field through a proposed acquisition of vitamin-and-supplement e-tailer Vitacost.com. read more Supermarket News
Fresh & Easy croissant-pretzel a hit with customers
The food hybrid craze is not slowing down, if the success of Fresh & Easy’s croissant-pretzel is any indication. Content Classification: Curated read more Supermarket News
Dollar Tree collecting BTS supplies for military kids
Dollar Tree, Chesapeake, Va., is partnering with Operation Homefront for the sixth year in a row to collect school supplies for children of military personnel. read more Supermarket News
Baltimore independent reportedly shutting down
Stop Shop Save, a Baltimore independent that has served some of the city’s low-income neighborhoods since 1978, is in the process of closing the last of its five stores, according … Continue Reading →
Stop & Shop partners with 41 local growers
Stop & Shop is working with 41 growers this season to offer local fruit and vegetable items in the produce department, including corn, tomatoes, blueberries, mushrooms, and squash. read more … Continue Reading →
Walgreens incentivizes healthy habits
As part of an effort to help its 81 million loyalty cardholders modify behavioral risk factors associated with the most urgent public health issues, Walgreens is launching the “Balance Rewards … Continue Reading →
Ahold to purchase upscale Providence supermarket
Ahold USA said Tuesday that a subsidiary would acquire Eastside Marketplace, an upscale supermarket in Providence, R.I., with the intention of continuing to operate the store under its current banner … Continue Reading →
Hannaford ends live nutrition chats
After more than two years, Hannaford has ended its weekly online nutrition chats. read more Supermarket News
Leslie G. Sarasin, Food Marketing Institute
Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO of Food Marketing Institute, is ranked No. 1 in Associations/Government/Public Sphere of SN’s 2014 Power 50. read more Supermarket News