Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has announced the Walmart+ Weekend, an online savings event exclusively for Walmart+ members that stretches over three days online from June 2-5. Walmart+ members will have access to large discounts on thousands of summer items, from a Shark vacuum, a Minnie Mouse playhouse to a Samsung Galaxy S7. Members will also have […]
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Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast
USO, Kroger Partner To Bring Mobile Food Programming To U.S. Military
The USO, a nonprofit supporting U.S. service members and their families, has teamed up with Kroger to launch mobile food programming that will serve local military communities. The initiative began May 16 with a “Stuff the Truck” event at the Chamblee-Tucker Kroger store in Atlanta, Georgia. “The USO is proud to uplift the U.S. military […]
Posted inNational, Corporate Store News
Cencosud To Acquire 67% Of The Fresh Market, Partners With Apollo
Cencosud, a South American retailer, has entered into an agreement with funds managed by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management Inc. to acquire 67 percent of The Fresh Market Holdings Inc. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, The Fresh Market supermarket chain has 160 leased stores across 22 states, with an average […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open New Location May 13 In Lady Lake, FL
BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its newest club location May 13 in Lady Lake, Florida. The club, located at 13585 NE 86th Path, will bring the company’s total U.S. stores to 229. The club will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site and offer members the opportunity to earn discounts through the BJ’s Fuel Saver Program. The Lady […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart, Sam’s Club Join With Feeding America On Hunger Campaign
With one in six people in North Texas experiencing food insecurity, Arkansas-based Walmart and Sam’s Club are supporting the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, including the North Texas Food Bank, through the ninth annual campaign, “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” The campaign runs in-store and online through May 15. There are three ways to […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Releases 2021 ESG Report
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has published its 2021 “Environmental, Social and Governance Report,” highlighting the grocer’s ongoing progress in growing its business sustainably and responsibly. “I’m very pleased with the meaningful achievements we made on our ESG initiatives in 2021,” said Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market. “Our accomplishments reinforce the commitment of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
SpartanNash Announces In-Store Fundraiser To Benefit Special Olympics
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash will hold its annual fundraising campaign through the company’s foundation, supporting Special Olympics athletes and State Summer Games in eight states. Participating SpartanNash stores and fuel centers will work with store guests for 12 days to raise funds and awareness for its Special Olympics partners and athletes. Store guests at SpartanNash stores across eight states – […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Giant Food Hires Wanner As VP Of Human Resources
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has hired Brian Wanner as VP of human resources, effective May 9. In his new role, Wanner will be responsible for leading end-to-end human resources functions, including spearheading the development and evolution of a human resources strategy that continues to foster a culture of inclusion, learning and engagement. Previously, Wanner served as […]