Meijer Plans To Phase Out Bulk-Food Bins

The Walker-based grocer aims to open a food-manufacturing plant next year in Grandville. The former Peters Imports Inc. building, 3040 Remico St. SW, also will house packaging operations as the chain converts its $30 million annual bulk-candy business away from bins.

Sobeys Announces Organizational Realignment

October 19, 2011 Sobeys Inc.

Sobeys announced an organizational realignment and corresponding leadership appointments to position the company for accelerated growth and performance.

Aldi Planning 500,000 Square Foot South Florida Distribution Center

Supermarket chain Aldi plans to build a 500,000-square-foot distribution center here, a project that would create 280 construction jobs and 100 permanent jobs.

MyWebGrocer To Provide Digital Services For Piggly Wiggly Midwest

October 19, 2011 MyWebGrocer

MyWebGrocer, leading provider of digital solutions to the grocery and consumer packaged goods industries, recently added the Midwest division of Piggly Wiggly as a customer. Piggly Wigglys 102 grocery stores throughout Wisconsin and Illinois will now offer their customers a completely integrated digital platform across web, mobile and social media channels.

Publix Bringing 'Hybrid' Concept To Brevard County, Florida

Publix Super Markets Inc. will open its second “hybrid store” in Florida, at the corner of Stadium Parkway and Viera Boulevard, in the first quarter of 2012. It’s designed to compete for customers now shopping at places like Whole Foods or The Fresh Market.