Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has donated $765,977 to help address food insecurity among children within the communities it serves. From June 16-Aug. 7, Giant held its new customer giving campaign, “Nourishing Our Youth.” During the campaign, customers were given the option to round up their grocery purchases to donate to their local public schools’ food programs. One […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Surpasses 1M Loyalty Club Members
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is celebrating its rewards program reaching more than one million members. The Ultimate Loyalty Experience launched in March and last week marked reaching the milestone in less than seven months. The company researched best in class loyalty programs and tailored the Ultimate Loyalty Experience to meet the needs of its guests. The […]
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Kroger, Albertsons To Merge In $24.6B Agreement
Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. and Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies have announced a merger agreement between the two organizations. Through its supermarket banners, this combination will expand customer reach and improve proximity to deliver food to about 85 million households. Under the terms of the merger agreement, which has been approved by the board of directors of each company, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Celebrates Non-GMO Month
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is inviting customers to celebrate Non-GMO Month throughout October with super savings, door buster deals and free samples. Customers can save up to 60 percent off prices on select products in every department through Oct. 29. Throughout the month, the company will offer education about GMOs and why it’s important to choose […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Receives EPA GreenChill Recognition
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion was honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with recognition from the GreenChill Program. The Superior Goal Achievement honor is the result of Food Lion’s continued work to reduce the environmental impacts of commercial refrigeration systems across the retailer’s more than 1,100 stores. Food Lion has taken many steps to […]
Posted inExecutive News, Bashas', Corporate Store News, West
Bashas’ Promotes Mayer To Chief Operations Officer
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores has promoted Steve Mayer to COO for its more than 110 grocery stores across Arizona and in New Mexico. A member of the the company’s executive committee, Mayer will also represent Bashas’ on The Raley’s Companies executive leadership team. He will continue to report to Edward “Trey” Basha, president of Bashas’, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Unveils ‘PA Farms To Families’ Immersion Lab
The Giant Company and the PA Friends of Agriculture Foundation unveiled the PA Farms to Families Immersion Lab Oct. 12 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The mobile immersion lab connects families to four Pennsylvania farms and the farm-to-table process, facilitating hands-on learning experiences and food connections. “The PA […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Initiates Healthcare Research Institute To Increase Access
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has launched the Walmart Healthcare Research Institute to increase community access to healthcare research that may help lead to safer, higher quality and more equitable healthcare. WHRI will be focused on innovative interventions and medications that can make a difference in underrepresented communities including older adults, rural residents, women and minority populations. […]