California Passes Plastic Bag Ban, Would Be First Such Law In US

September 3, 2014 Eric M. Johnson, Reuters

The California state legislature enacted a ban on plastic grocery bags on Friday near the end of its two-year session, a measure that if signed into law would become the first of its kind in America. The fate of this bill was uncertain until the waning hours of the session after falling three votes short in the state's Assembly on Monday.

Supervalu Announces 2014 Master Marketer Winners

September 3, 2014 SUPERVALU INC.

As over 1,250 independent retailers gathered in St. Paul this week for SUPERVALU’s first-ever national sales show, Sales 4 All Seasons, the company unveiled the winners of its 2014 Master Marketer Competition during an awards ceremony August 13th.

Pro's Ranch Market New Name Revealed: Los Altos Ranch Market

September 3, 2014 CNG Ranch, LLC

CNG Ranch, LLC—a partnership between California-based Cardenas Markets and Northgate Gonzalez Market—announced that Pro’s Ranch Markets will be re-named and branded Los Altos Ranch Market starting Wednesday, September 3, 2014. CNG Ranch utilized local Pro’s Ranch customers and employees in their research to determine the new name. Los Altos is a recognized region in Mexico where both the Cardenas and Gonzalez families came from before immigrating to the United States to start their successful retail ventures. This region represents the same traditions, rich culture and authenticity that shoppers will find when they shop Los Altos Ranch Market.

Gordy’s County Market Announces Three New Locations

September 3, 2014 Michelle Clemens, WEAU

Gordy's County Market has announced they have purchased three Our Town Fresh Markets located in Arcadia, Galesville, and La Crosse from the Hegenbarth Food group.

CHEP Pallecon Solutions Unveils New Website

September 3, 2014 CHEP Pallecon Solutions

CHEP Pallecon Solutions North America, the container pooling company formerly known as CAPS, is proud to unveil their new website at www.cheppallecon.com. Built to house content specific to shipping container rental solutions in North America, this website is a branch of their parent company’s website, www.chep.com.