Food City company officials broke ground May 15 on a new store on Old Highway 20 in Madison, Alabama, the sixth location planned for the greater Huntsville market. The 56,000+ square foot retail supermarket is expected to open next spring. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very well received, and we would like to […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Reduces Prices On Products Across NY, NJ Stores
Stop & Shop has lowered prices on products across almost every department, including national brands and private label products, at its New York and New Jersey stores. The price reductions focus on customer favorites, including New York-specific items such as pick-your-own bagels from the Stop & Shop Bakery, Acme Smoked Salmon, and Nathan’s Famous hot […]
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Food City Growth Brings ‘Fun Challenge’ Of Managing Distribution, Culture
When an ice storm hits and the news tells everyone to stay home, Greg Sparks knows exactly what happens next. “Our drivers are out there,” he said. That mindset – part duty, part pride – helps explain why Food City is The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s 2026 Retailer of the Year. Having served friends […]
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The Giant Co. Opens Converted Everett Foodliner Location After Acquisition
The Giant Co. has opened its doors May 15 at the remodeled store at 250 West Main St. in Everett, Pennsylvania. The grocer announced the acquisition of Everett Foodliner in February. The store was temporarily closed to complete minor remodels, install new signage and undertake an overall décor update. Inside the new store The Everett […]
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Food City CEO Reflects On Legacy, Growth, Art Of Running Best Store In Town
Having served friends and neighbors for more than 100 years, Food City is proud to be locally owned and operated. With 164 retail outlets spanning five states, the company’s dedicated team of more than 19,200 associates is committed to the mission it was founded upon: to “run the best store in town.” That commitment to […]
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NGA, NCPA Join Main Street Competition Coalition
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have joined the newly-formed Main Street Competition Coalition, a cross-sector effort to push back against big corporations that use market dominance to squeeze out smaller competitors. NCPA and NGA are founding investors in the project. Both groups represent thousands of Main Street businesses […]
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Allegiance Retail Services Names Ferreira Acting Chairman, CEO
Allegiance Retail Services named Jason Ferreira, a co-op member and vice chairman of the board of directors, as acting chairman of the board and CEO, effective immediately. Ferreira has served on Allegiance’s board of directors since 2021 and has been a co-op member since 2013. The change is part of the board’s succession development plan. […]
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Food City Positions Itself As One-Stop Graduation Headquarters
As graduation season ramps up across Arizona, Food City is positioning its 45 stores as a single destination for families looking to celebrate on a budget. From made-from-scratch graduation cakes and party platters to gift cards and festive supplies, the Bashas’-owned Hispanic banner is rolling out a suite of promotions designed to help customers honor […]