Month: August 2013

Entenmann's Launches 'One Million Fans Sweepstakes'

August 7, 2013 Entenmann's Bakery

Entenmann's Bakery, a division of Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU), announced a sweet milestone this week as its Facebook page reached the one millionth Fan mark (https://www.facebook.com/Entenmanns), a true benchmark for successful consumer engagement. Entenmann's fresh-baked goods have been making life a little sweeter for 115 years with mouth-watering donuts, Little Bites, crumb cakes, chocolate chip cookies and more, all featured on the company's active and engaging Facebook page. …

Grocery Outlet To Open CA Stores In Poway, Escondido, San Marcos

August 7, 2013 David Garrick, Union Tribune

A discount grocery chain will continue its expansion into San Diego County by opening three new stores in North County by the end of next month. …

King Kullen Celebrates 83rd Birthday

August 7, 2013 King Kullen Grocery Co.

On August 4, King Kullen proudly celebrated its 83rd birthday. From its humble beginnings, with its first store on the corner of 171st Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens, to the 41 stores in operation today, America’s first supermarket has served as the model for supermarkets across the country. The Smithsonian Institute recognizes King Kullen as America’s first supermarket because it was “the first to fulfill all five criteria that define the modern supermarket: separate departments; self-service; discount pricing; chain marketing; and volume dealing.” …

Longo's Launches Suite Of Mobile Applications

August 7, 2013 Longo's

Longo's Fruit Markets and Unata, a leading Digital Shopper Marketing company, have launched a suite of mobile applications to enhance and personalize the Longo's in-store shopping experience. …

Aldi Supermarket Opens Its First Brooklyn Store In Sheepshead Bay

August 7, 2013 Reuven Blau, New York Daily News

The newest Aldi opened on the site of a former Pathmark on Nostrand Ave. Locals welcomed the return of a full-service market to the neighborhood. …