SEATTLE—In a bid to bring greater convenience to budget-minded food shoppers, Amazon has unveiled a new grocery delivery subscription option to Prime members and customers using EBT in over 3,500 cities and towns across the United States. Priced at $9.99 per month for Prime members, this subscription service offers unlimited grocery delivery on orders exceeding $35 from Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and a diverse array of local grocery and specialty retailers featured on Amazon.com. Subscribers also get access to a suite of convenient delivery and pickup options, according to the company ..read more

ARLINGTON, VA – FMI—The Food Industry Association, has announced the finalists for its 2024 Store Manager Awards, which are designed to shine a spotlight on the dedicated and deserving store managers who bring their passion and talents to serve their store, employees and customers. The Store Manager Award nominations are submitted by peers and food retail companies to recognize outstanding managers who (1) generate sales growth, (2) effectively communicate company and store goals and objectives, (3) demonstrate team leadership in their store/company, and (4) provide exceptional customer servic ..read more

WASHINGTON—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) said that Sauda Johnson has joined its membership team as director of education and events. Johnson brings a wealth of experience to CRN, the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry. She has successfully coordinated and led numerous special events, meetings, and conferences for prominent trade and non-profit organizations based in Washington. Her background includes positions at the Federation of American Scientists, America’s Essential Hospitals, Children’s National Bear Institute, and the Milken ..read more

SOLON, Ohio — In the first quarter of this year alone, retail and foodservice buyers have sat through 34,342 product pitches during meetings with suppliers at ECRM’s category-specific Sessions, and the company is on track to host 100,000 of these meetings by year-end. At a time when pitch slams at industry events are all the rage, it’s easy to overlook the fact that ECRM has been providing a platform for brands to pitch buyers year-round since its launch in 1994. Already this year ECRM has seen its biggest Session in its 30-year history (its February Generic Rx Session), and has sold out some ..read more

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced today that a federal judge in New York State’s age restriction law case ruled that the association has standing to sue on behalf of its members, allowing the case to move forward. A motion for a preliminary injunction that would have delayed the law from going into effect was, however, denied late Friday. The law, passed in 2023, is scheduled to take effect today, April 22, 2024. In acknowledging that a preliminary injunction is “an ext ..read more

TUCSON — Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers have partnered with ECRM for Founders’ Innovation Day, an exclusive event designed for D2C and emerging brands to make the most of their potential at food, drug and mass retailers, and from e-commerce. The “day of insight, connection and growth” is being held on June 3 from 1 to 9pm at JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson, Ariz.. Wayne Bennett   “In the ever-changing world of retail, both start-up and founder lead brands are eager to connect with leading omnichannel retailers,” says Wayne Bennett, senior vice president of retail at ECRM ..read more

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS vice president of merchandising for beauty and personal care Andrea Harrison has left the company for “a new opportunity,” she wrote on LinkedIn. After 19 years with CVS, “it was a bittersweet departure, with so many memories and so hard leaving an amazing team,” she wrote. “There are more people to thank for the experience and opportunities I had than I could possibly capture here, and I am sure I didn’t get to everyone in my final weeks. “While I will now watch from the sidelines, I can’t wait to see what the incredibly talented team there continues to do to help beaut ..read more

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters, in Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, on May 14, increasing the retailer’s store count to 55 in the state. Meijer previously announced plans to open a 159,000-square-foot supercenter in Hillsdale, Mich. That store is also scheduled to open on May 14. The Ohio supercenters will feature all the products Meijer customers have come to expect, the company said, including grocery staples, fresh produce, bakery, meat and deli, as well as floral items, a garden center and home goods. The store will also include a pharmacy ..read more

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Hundreds of independent community pharmacists came to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on April 17 and 18, to participate in the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In. The fly-in is an annual event, and this year’s took place at a time when Congress appears to be delaying reforms to pharmacy benefit manager-insurers, despite broad bipartisan support. In his remarks at the event, Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) gave attendees his insights into what’s happening with PBM reform and how they could best press their policymakers for progress during t ..read more

SALISBURY, N.C. — Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of the grocery brands Food Lion, Giant Food, GIANT Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop, has named Kim Lyda Chief Legal Officer. In this role, Lyda and her team will work closely Ahold Delhaize’s brands to provide legal counsel, as well as other services such as public affairs, risk management, food safety and compliance. “I have worked with Kim for many years, and she provides excellent legal counsel and is a trusted and dedicated business leader who works tirelessly to help the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA achieve their business goals ..read more