Angelic Bakehouse Expands To Ohio Region

July 3, 2014 Angelic Bakehouse

Angelic Bakehouse, a leading producer of sprouted whole grain breads, buns, flatbreads and pizza crusts, is pleased to announce that its sprouted products are now available at all 19 Heinen’s Grocery Store locations throughout Ohio and Illinois.

Kroger Rolls Out Three New Store Brands

Supermarket giant Kroger Co. has rolled out three low-priced brands for its private-label products in an effort to increase sales.

NGA Honors Rep. Todd Young With Champion Of Independent Grocers Award

The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented U.S. Representative Todd Young (IN-9) with its inaugural Champion of Independent Grocers Award in recognition of his efforts to advance pro-growth policies and workable solutions for independent grocers and wholesalers.

Coming Soon To Walmart: A New Way To Find Products From Women Entrepreneurs

Retail labels are full of signals designed to appeal to shoppers’ preferences and values: Made in America, gluten-free, fair trade, or kosher. Soon, shoppers will be able to look for a new one: A small, circular symbol indicating that the company behind the product is owned by women.

Kroger & Vitacost.com Announce Definitive Merger Agreement

July 3, 2014 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. and Vitacost.com, Inc., a leading online retailer of healthy living products, today announced a definitive merger agreement under which Kroger will purchase all outstanding shares of Vitacost.com for $8.00 per share in cash, or approximately $280 million.