SAVE A LOT


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Locations: SHARE, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, PHILADELPHIA, LOT, BORDER

Save A Lot Partners with Swiftly to Bring World-Class Digital Capabilities to its Independent Retailers

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Monday, February 5, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiftly, a leading provider of innovative technology tools and solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Save A Lot, one of the country's largest discount grocery chains. This collaboration aims to expand Save A Lot's digital footprint while enhancing customer, supplier and retail media engagement. Swiftly, uniquely positioned as the best technology provider suited for Save A Lot's independent owner model, brings expertise and resources that will enable the discount grocery chain to quickly enter the market and compete more effectively with supermarket giants.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration aims to expand Save A Lot's digital footprint while enhancing customer, supplier and retail media engagement.
  • For independent brick-and-mortar grocers, retail media has been a challenging landscape, dominated by national chains with access to established networks.
  • Smaller, independent owners, like those of Save A Lot, have faced a skewed playing field.
  • Fred Boehler, CEO of Save A Lot, emphasized, "Pushing Save A Lot into the digital age is a key focus for our leadership team and Swiftly plays a critical part in this journey.

Save A Lot Donates 124,000 Bags of Food to Charities Across the Country

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Monday, January 15, 2024

Throughout November and December, Save A Lot customers across the country supported their local communities by purchasing pre-assembled bags of food that were donated to local food charities and pantries.

Key Points: 
  • Throughout November and December, Save A Lot customers across the country supported their local communities by purchasing pre-assembled bags of food that were donated to local food charities and pantries.
  • To further amplify the program’s impact, Save A Lot is donating an additional $10,000 in gift cards to help 50 of the participating charities with groceries.
  • Each bag was stocked with private label and brand name food items, including pasta, stuffing mix, canned vegetables and other pantry staples from Save A Lot.
  • For more information about Save A Lot or the Bags for a Brighter Holiday program, please visit www.savealot.com .

Save A Lot Names Interim CEO Fred Boehler to Permanent Role

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced that its Board of Directors has named interim CEO Fred Boehler to a permanent role as Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced that its Board of Directors has named interim CEO Fred Boehler to a permanent role as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Boehler has been serving as interim CEO since October 31, following the departure of former CEO Leon Bergmann.
  • Mr. Boehler joined the Save A Lot Board of Directors in July 2021.
  • “I believe the Save A Lot business model can uniquely deliver against the many challenges of today’s grocery industry.

Save A Lot Stores Prepare to Do “A Lot of Good” for Annual Giving Campaign

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Save A Lot , one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States is launching its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday food donation program.

Key Points: 
  • Save A Lot , one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States is launching its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday food donation program.
  • Now in its eighth year, this initiative helps Save A Lot stores support the hometowns in which they operate by donating much-needed, high-quality food to local charities fighting hunger.
  • Each bag is stocked with private label and brand name food items, including stuffing mix, canned vegetables and other pantry staples from Save A Lot.
  • For more information about Save A Lot, the Bags for a Brighter Holiday program or to find a participating store, please visit SaveALot.com .

Save A Lot Launches New Hometown Heroes Nomination Program

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced the launch of Hometown Heroes, a nomination-based program designed to recognize the people and organizations making a difference in the communities our stores serve.

Key Points: 
  • Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced the launch of Hometown Heroes, a nomination-based program designed to recognize the people and organizations making a difference in the communities our stores serve.
  • Through the program, Save A Lot invites shoppers, Team Members or even the general public to nominate those doing good work in the community for the chance to win a $500 Save A Lot gift card.
  • Up to five Hometown Heroes will be selected and recognized each quarter from the pool of nominations nationwide.
  • Proximity to a nearby Save A Lot and a connection to addressing hunger issues will also be considered as tie-breaking factors.

Save A Lot Sells Remaining Corporate Stores, Completes Transition to 100% Licensed Wholesaler

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., announced the re-licensing of its remaining 18 company-operated stores, finalizing its ongoing strategy to shift ownership and operations of all Save A Lot locations to independent, licensed ownership and to foster continued brand growth as a licensed wholesaler.

Key Points: 
  • Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., announced the re-licensing of its remaining 18 company-operated stores, finalizing its ongoing strategy to shift ownership and operations of all Save A Lot locations to independent, licensed ownership and to foster continued brand growth as a licensed wholesaler.
  • “Since its inception, Save A Lot has filled an important need as a discount, high quality hometown grocer in each community it serves.
  • Through an emphasis on serving and supporting its Retail Partners, Save A Lot has built a sustainable, high-growth and community-focused business while remaining true to its mission of providing unmatched value to its customers.
  • “We are excited to expand our collaboration with the Leevers team, who have been fantastic partners, strong operators and excellent ambassadors of the Save A Lot brand,” said Bergmann.

Yellow Banana Closes $26.5 Million Transformative Investment in Six Grocery Stores on Chicago’s South and West Sides

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Yellow Banana, the owner and operator of eight Save A Lot locations in the Chicagoland area, today announced the March 31, 2023 closing of a $26.5 million investment into grocery stores on the South and West Sides of Chicago.

Key Points: 
  • Yellow Banana, the owner and operator of eight Save A Lot locations in the Chicagoland area, today announced the March 31, 2023 closing of a $26.5 million investment into grocery stores on the South and West Sides of Chicago.
  • This transaction marks the next step in Yellow Banana’s ongoing commitment to underserved communities throughout the City of Chicago and the U.S.
  • The investment combines a $13.5 million Community Development Grant that the City previously awarded to Yellow Banana in July 2022 with New Markets Tax Credits, third-party financing and funding from Yellow Banana.
  • Yellow Banana is owned by 127 Wall, which was co-founded by Michael Nance, Ademola Adewale-Sadik and Walker Brumskine.

Save A Lot Selects SymphonyAI Retail CPG Supply Chain Solutions To Modernize and Expand Its Core Merchandising Systems

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

SymphonyAI Retail CPG , a SymphonyAI vertical, today announced its selection by supermarket chain Save A Lot for data-driven supply chain solutions that provide more accurate end-to-end insights and enable grocers to better meet shopper needs while minimizing stockouts and substitutions.

Key Points: 
  • SymphonyAI Retail CPG , a SymphonyAI vertical, today announced its selection by supermarket chain Save A Lot for data-driven supply chain solutions that provide more accurate end-to-end insights and enable grocers to better meet shopper needs while minimizing stockouts and substitutions.
  • The SymphonyAI Retail CPG solutions being implemented by Save A Lot include Master Data Management (MDM), Core Merchandising, Insights, Vendor Portal and Retail Operations.
  • “At Save A Lot, we have undertaken a strategic transformation from grocery retailer to licensed wholesaler,” said Jennifer Hopper, chief information officer, Save A Lot.
  • “We are pleased to partner with an innovative grocery wholesaler like Save A Lot to speed and streamline supply chain and store operations, enhancing both shopper experience and business performance,” said Raj Marimuthu, general manager of supply chain management, SymphonyAI Retail.

Save A Lot Donates More than 130,000 Bags of Food to Charities Across the Country

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Throughout November and December, Save A Lot customers across the country supported their local communities by purchasing pre-assembled bags of food that were donated to local food charities and pantries, such as Feeding Tampa Bay, the Father Fred Foundation and numerous local and regional food banks and pantries.

Key Points: 
  • Throughout November and December, Save A Lot customers across the country supported their local communities by purchasing pre-assembled bags of food that were donated to local food charities and pantries, such as Feeding Tampa Bay, the Father Fred Foundation and numerous local and regional food banks and pantries.
  • To further amplify the program’s impact, Save A Lot matched donation efforts for more than 120 top selling stores with a financial contribution to each store’s partner charity.
  • Each bag was stocked with private label and brand name food items, including pasta, stuffing mix, canned beans, meats and other pantry staples from Save A Lot.
  • “Save A Lot plays an important role in many of these communities, providing families with access to fresh, high quality food options every day.

Save A Lot Appoints Retail Executive Cathy Skula to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Moran Foods, LLC (Save A Lot) today announced that Cathy Skula has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors as an Independent Director, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Moran Foods, LLC (Save A Lot) today announced that Cathy Skula has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors as an Independent Director, effective immediately.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230111005838/en/
    Ms. Skula, who currently serves as Operating Partner of Riverside, a global investment firm, brings to the board more than 30 years’ experience in retail.
  • “Cathy is an outstanding leader with a demonstrated record of driving growth,” said Leon Bergmann, Chief Executive Officer, Save A Lot.
  • I have no doubt she will be invaluable to our team as we progress through the next phase of our transformation.”
    “We are delighted to welcome Cathy to our Board of Directors,” said Justin Shaw, Chairman of the Board.