Progressive Grocer

Inspiring stories... SpartanNash celebrates 43 Circle of Excellence winners and highlights aligned People First culture at its annual leadership summit: https://ow.ly/mPRT50TXsaF #foodretail #spartannash #grocery

In the "Blue"... How retailers can join a major diet and lifestyle movement that is helping consumers live longer, better lives: https://ow.ly/emmK50TYqTY #foodretail #grocery #bluezones

The Kaivac, Inc. team ALWAYS puts on a visually stimulating webinar and this week’s Food Safety event was no exception!! If you missed this immersive experience, don’t worry – it’s available on-demand to view at your convenience and share with colleagues. Watch complete webinar ▶️ https://ow.ly/u03W50TYqHZ #foodsafety #grocery #supermarket

Executive moves... Mama’s Creations, a national marketer and manufacturer of fresh deli prepared foods, appointed senior CPG sales and retail executive Chris Darling to the role of chief commercial officer: https://ow.ly/aVM150TVR0y #foodretail #grocery #supermarket

Special recognition... ALDI secured more GreenChill Store Certifications at the highest platinum level than all participating U.S. grocers for the 3rd year in a row: https://ow.ly/8z1J50TYgFT #foodretail #grocery #aldi

Next week’s GROCERY IMPACT event includes the prestigious Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) Gala & Awards. Before we honor this year's winners, the Grocery Impact stage will be graced by past TWIG Trailblazer Albertsons Companies EVP & COO Susan Morris. Susan will discuss lessons learned in her own career as well as share her insights into the future of the industry. Grocery Impact is a 1-of-a-kind event bringing the most influential retailers together to collaborate, network and celebrate. And featuring top execs as speakers, it’s no wonder this year’s event is SOLD OUT. Details: https://lnkd.in/eWyH7xqP #groceryimpact #albertsons #retailleaders #foodretail

This week's top grocery news: 1️⃣ SpartanNash Makes Yet Another Acquisition 2️⃣ Grocery Outlet CEO Resigns 3️⃣ Trader Joe’s, Brookshire Grocery Expanding 4️⃣ Kroger's Crystal Ball 5️⃣ Exclusive Look Into Target’s Thanksgiving Marketing Strategy FULL RECAP: https://ow.ly/4T1250TY5ah #foodretail #grocery #spartannash #groceryoutlet #kroger #target

Growing mobile club... Mother’s Market & Kitchen has seen a 33% increase in mobile club subscribers, which the SoCal retailer attributes to recently implemented digital kiosk technology at store registers: https://ow.ly/IjRN50TXU77 #foodretail #grocery #supermarket

Surpassing expectations... Sprouts Farmers Market increases net sales by 14% in Q3 thanks to product assortment and customer engagement: https://ow.ly/M5pM50TXU1b #foodretail #grocery #sprouts

Pringles’ latest innovation is in the bag – an unprecedented format for the iconic brand – as it rolls out its 1st-ever puffed offering, Pringles Mingles. Available in 3 flavors, the bowtie-style shaped puffs are crispy on the outside and light and airy on the inside. Details: https://ow.ly/JJsF50TXhqK #grocery #newfood #foodretail Kellanova Mars