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Stater Bros. Markets Holds Grand Reopening of Oceanside Store
The rehabed California location now includes a fresh-cut fruit station, sushi station, expanded beer department, among other amenities....
Mar 29, 20231 min read


Fresh Tyme Upping In-Store Education at Shelf
Grocer will be 1st to roll out Merryfield's Learn & Earn program. As a participating retailer in the program, which first rolled out last...
Mar 29, 20231 min read


Where Are They Now: Jim Young
Dear Friends, Yes I am alive and well living in Lake Barrington with Kathy. We also have an apartment in downtown Chicago. Married for 48...
Mar 29, 20231 min read


Despite Planned Closures, Sprouts Farmers Market Remains in Growth Mode
Sprouts announced last week that it would shutter 11 underperforming stores. On Friday, the health-focused grocer will open a new...
Mar 27, 20231 min read


Massive Coalition Out to Stop Kroger/Albertsons Deal
Group has launched a campaign called "Stop the Merger". A coalition of 100 organizations representing diverse interests from around the...
Mar 25, 20231 min read


FTC Turns to Competition About Kroger/Albertsons Merger
Government agency wants to know everything about how a deal could change the market landscape. According to a Wall Street Journal report,...
Mar 24, 20231 min read


Digital Grocery Sales Hit $128B
As sales continue to grow, retailers are looking for the keys to profitability. Online grocery sales have settled down to a level below...
Mar 24, 20231 min read


Another Trip Around The Sun: Sue Oliveri
Sue Oliveri: March
Mar 24, 20231 min read


Another Trip Around The Sun: Anthony Amador
Anthony Amador: March
Mar 24, 20231 min read


2023 March 22nd: Barbra Nunziato
Barbra Ann Nunziato, 72, long-time resident of Westchester, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023 surrounded by her friends and family...
Mar 24, 20232 min read


Weight Watchers Enters Telehealth Space, Acquires Digital Company Sequence
WW plans to integrate its weight-loss plans and recipes with telehealth consultations and doctor-approved prescription drugs in a planned...
Mar 23, 20231 min read


2023 March 19th, Richard "Dick" Cline
Richard G. “Dick” Cline (88) was born on February 17, 1935, and passed away on March 19, 2023, after a short battle with liver cancer....
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Kroger $2.5M "Simply The Best" Private Brand Commercial
This year Cincinnati-based grocer Kroger spent an estimated $2.5M (iSpot) on a BOLD TV commercial during the AFC Championship Game...
Mar 21, 20231 min read


Smart Shopping Carts Keep Getting Smarter
The latest generation of smart carts can scan groceries as customers shop, let customers check out, direct customers efficiently around...
Mar 21, 20231 min read


2023 March 15th, Paul Peter Korian
Paul Peter Korian, or as some know him, Bedros Boghos, sadly left us on March 15, 2023, at the age of 78. As a dedicated and passionate...
Mar 21, 20233 min read


Another Trip Around The Sun: Gary Fee
Gary Fee: March
Mar 20, 20231 min read


Another Trip Around The Sun: John Youngkrantz
John Youngkrantz: March
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Reflections Of Sommerville, MA #959
Reflection by Anthony Accardi, Osco #959 opened on November 29, 1976. The first store manager was Gerry Lapointe and the 1st Assistant...
Mar 19, 20235 min read


Another Trip Around The Sun: Megan Powers Miller
Megan Powers Miller: March
Mar 18, 20231 min read


Another Trip Around The Sun: Sandy Segal
Sandy Segal: March
Mar 18, 20231 min read
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