CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. senior vice president of retail divisions Mark Tuffin is retiring after more than 26 years, effective April 1. He will be succeeded by Kenny Kimball, who is currently president of the Smith’s division. Kimball joined the organization in 1984 as a courtesy clerk in the Smith’s division. He went on to
KEASBEY, N.J. – ShopRite has been named the ‘Most Trusted Grocery Retailer in the Northeast’ in a new survey conducted in partnership with Newsweek magazine and the consultancy firm, BrandSpark International. To identify the winners, Newsweek and BrandSpark International surveyed 3,200 U.S. adults nationwide to capture their opinions of grocery stores across the region. Each retailer was
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. has named Ron Vachris president and chief operating officer. Vachris, 56, previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer, merchandising, a position he was named to in June 2016. Vachris succeeds Craig Jelinek in role of president, while Jelinek remains chief executive officer and a member of the
SAN FRANCISCO — 2021 was the year the world got smaller, and this was ever present across the retail industry, according to the online retail platform RangeMe. RangeMe analyzed data from more than 15,000 retail buyers and over 200,000 product suppliers on its platform to help report the latest trends. Results show an increased interest in “conscious consumerism”
SEATTLE – Amazon announced it will help offset rising fulfillment costs by raising the price of Prime, increasing the annual fee for U.S. members by $20 to $139, beginning next month. The company made the announcement February 3 as part of its financial report for the three months ended December 31. Amazon posted sales of
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians will mark Heart Health Month by hosting events focused on heart health throughout February. The dietitian team will host educational events, including virtual cooking and nutrition classes, as well as free, in-person cholesterol screenings at select locations. February is also Black History Month and this year’s theme
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Ingles Markets Inc. reported increased sales and net income for the three-month 2022 fiscal first quarter ended December 25. “We were fortunate to have good sales and overall results for the quarter that includes Thanksgiving and Christmas,” said company chairman Robert Ingle II. “Despite supply chain disruptions from the Omicron variant, our
STAMFORD, Conn. — The German skincare company Beiersdorf has officially moved its North American headquarters from Wilton, Conn. to Stamford, Conn., and has debuted a new Innovation Center in Florham Park, NJ. Both new facilities represent a strong commitment to the region and will help drive growth for Beiersdorf with a strengthened position in the
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. is expanding its supplier diversity program as part of an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, the company said on Thursday. The company, which is seeking to partner and support innovative and diverse suppliers, is hosting its second virtual summit this week. “Albertsons Cos. is dedicated to providing opportunities
NEW YORK — Musab Balbale is leaving his position as vice president and general manager of Walmart Beauty, and will reportedly take the top merchant role at CVS Health. Balbale announced his departure from Walmart in a post on his LinkedIn page. Industry sources say he is headed to CVS Health, to fill the post
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. reported net sales of $15.76 billion for the retail month of January, an increase of 15.5 from $13.64 billion last year. The company noted that Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year occurred on February 1 this year, 11 days earlier than last year. The shift favorably impacted Costco’s “Other International”
ST. LOUIS — Save A Lot has named Leon Bergmann its new chief executive officer. Bergmann will succeed interim CEO Craig Herkert, who will work to ensure a smooth transition in the coming weeks before Mr. Bergmann assumes the role in March. Bergmann brings more than 20 years of experience in the grocery and wholesale