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progressivegrocer.com — 8+ hour, 34+ min ago
Gelson’s Debuting ReCharge Premium C-Store Format
progressivegrocer.com...Upscale Southern California independent grocer Gelson’s has partnered with Rove, a developer and operator of full-service electric vehicle (EV) charging... ...Rove will construct an initial six locations in Southern California beginning this year, with 20 charging centers planned by 2026.... ...the go across Southern California,” noted Gelson’s President and CEO John Bagan.... ...“We're excited for the Gelson’s team and their new concept to join our full-service EV charging centers,” said Nathan McDonnell, CEO of Costa Mesa...
progressivegrocer.com — 10+ hour, 54+ min ago
IGA’s John Ross Will Keynote PLMA Trade Show
progressivegrocer.com...John Ross, president and CEO of Chicago-based IGA Inc. will be the keynote speaker at the Private Label Manufacturers AssociationâÂÂs (PLMA) 2023... ...Ross will speak at the Nov. 13 keynote breakfast session, âÂÂEconomics, Global Retailing and the Opportunity for Private Label Growth.âÂÂÃ... ...Also during the show, other industry experts from companies such as Circana, Malachite Strategy and Research, and Cadent Consulting Group will lead... ...and growth of private brands, now a $230 billion industry,â noted Peggy Davies, President of New York-based PLMA....
progressivegrocer.com — 10+ hour, 9+ min ago
Apeel Uses New Tech to Determine Produce Ripeness
progressivegrocer.com...Apeel now has more skin in the game of produce ripeness and quality.... ...Apeel is launching RipeTrack, a system of tools and monitoring software that provides ripeness data in a way that preserves the integrity of produce... ...expected on shelves to drive sales,â explained Ryan Fink, SVP of the Americas at the Goleta, Calif. based Apeel.... ...The durometer was pioneered for produce ripeness testing by Apeel....
progressivegrocer.com — 1+ day ago
PHOTO GALLERY: Tops’ Remodeled Pennsylvania Stores
progressivegrocer.com...As reported earlier this month by Progressive Grocer, Tops Markets LLC recently reopened two Pennsylvania stores after investing $1.5 million in... ...Similar to the grocer’s other three newly remodeled stores in Erie and Waterford, the Union City and Meadville locations will now feature expanded... ...Ribbon cutting, Union City, Pa. Williamsville, N.Y.... ...-based Tops Markets LLC has approximately 150 supermarkets, including five franchise stores, and employs more than 14,000 associates in New York,...
progressivegrocer.com — 1+ day ago
Southeastern Grocers Launches Fall-Flavored Own-Brand Items
progressivegrocer.com...Southeastern Grocers is debuting a number of limited-edition, fall-themed private label products just in time for the season.... ...Brands, Progressive Grocer, World Dairy Expo and USA Wine, Beer and Spirits Ratings.... ...In August, ALDI announced it planned to acquire the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners from Southeastern....
progressivegrocer.com — 1+ day ago
Verde Farms Announces New President
progressivegrocer.com...-based Verde Farms from plant-based protein brand Hungry Planet, where he was chief commercial officer and general manager.... ...His background also includes senior operations and marketing positions at Frito Lay, The Hershey Co.... ...continues to dominate the better-for-you (BFY) meat industry,â said Dana Ehrlich, CEO and co-founder of Verde Farms.... ...Over the summer, the beef brand became a supplier to Harris Teeter, providing beef to 250 locations in the South Atlantic region....
progressivegrocer.com — 1+ day ago
Ollie's Opens 1st Store in Iowa, Its 500th Overall
progressivegrocer.com...Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. is celebrating two major milestones this week with the grand opening of its 500th store in Iowa City, Iowa, ... ...Located at 1660 Sycamore Street, the new Iowa store also marks the Ollie’s entrance into its 30th state. ... ...the next leg of our new store growth," said EVP and COO Eric van der Valk. ... ...who have helped us reach this important milestone," said John Swygert, Ollie's president and CEO....
progressivegrocer.com — 1+ day ago
Dollar Tree to Pay $1M+ for Violations at Distribution Centers
progressivegrocer.com...In 2019, three large bleach spills occurred at the Dollar Tree distribution centers in both San Joaquin and San Bernardino counties within a short... ...San Bernardino counties in California.... ...Last week, San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge Barbara Kronlund approved a settlement.... ...Dollar Tree will pay the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office a total of $800,000 in cost recovery and civil penalties and will pay the...
progressivegrocer.com — 1+ day ago
Clorox's Linda Rendle Named Chair of Consumer Brands Board
progressivegrocer.com...The Consumer Brands Association has revealed that Linda Rendle, CEO of The Clorox Co., will serve as chair of the trade organizationâs board of... ...depend on for their daily lives,â noted David Chavern, president and CEO of the Arlington, Va.... ...She will succeed General Mills Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening as the next chair.... ...the Consumer Brands board since 2020, and as vice chair since 2022....
progressivegrocer.com — 1+ day ago
2 South Carolina Save A Lot Stores Undergo Remodels
progressivegrocer.com...will take place, followed by free samples of Certified Hereford Beef.... ...As part of its ongoing store modernization efforts, discount grocery store bannerSave A Lot has completed renovations of stores in Laurens and Union... ...Dwayne Goodwin is the owner and operator of both stores, which will be open daily 8 a.m.-9 p.m.... ...Founded in 1977, Save A Lot services more than 800 stores in 32 states. Ann, Mo....