Aprons Cooking School to Offer Online Classes

January 7, 2019 Publix

On Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. Eastern time, Publix Super Markets will debut its first online Aprons Cooking School class. The class will premiere on YouTube, and two additional classes are planned for February and March.

Kroger and Microsoft Partner to Redefine the Customer Experience and Introduce Digital Solutions for the Retail Industry

January 7, 2019 Kroger Co.

Through this innovative partnership, Kroger will pilot a connected store experience and together with Microsoft, jointly market a commercial RaaS product to the industry.

Laura Strange Appointed Senior Vice President, Communications and External Affairs

The National Grocers Association (NGA) is pleased to announce that Laura Strange has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Communications and External Affairs. Laura previously served as Vice President, Industry Relations, Marketing, and Communications.

AWG Announces Key Leadership and Alignment Changes

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) announced they have made some key leadership and alignment changes for 2019. These changes are being made to better seize opportunities, provide the very best supply performance and provide its members with a significantly enhanced retail level service, support, and solutions.

Stop & Shop to Acquire King Kullen Grocery Co.

January 7, 2019 Ahold Delhaize USA

Stop & Shop announced today it has agreed to acquire King Kullen Grocery Co., Inc. The agreement includes King Kullen’s 32 supermarkets, five Wild by Nature stores and the use of its corporate office located in Bethpage, N.Y.