Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart will be hiring 20,000 new associates across more than 250 Walmart and Sam’s Club distribution centers, fulfillment centers and transportation offices. The company will hold special hiring events Sept. 8-9 in all its supply chain locations. A wide range of roles are open, including order fillers, freight handlers, lift drivers, technicians and […]
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United Family Raises Funds Via 30th Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic
The United Family has raised $500,000 for 28 United Way chapters through its 30th Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which took place on Aug. 29 and 30. Checks were presented to the 28 United Way chapters at a recognition event on Aug. 29. Since its inception in 1991, the JPCC golf tournament has […]
Southeastern Grocers Wins 13 Awards For Private Label Dairy Products
Southeastern Grocers Inc. won 13 awards for its private label dairy products, competing against industry leaders across North America, at the annual World Dairy Expo Championship sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association. Southeastern Grocers’ SE Grocers product line received high honors for five yogurt varieties, two cream cheese selections and two cheese varieties while […]
Amazon Fresh Opens First Maryland Store In Chevy Chase
A new Amazon Fresh grocery store in Chevy Chase, Maryland, opened at 7 a.m. Aug. 26 at 5463 Wisconsin Ave. It is the first location in Maryland and the third to open in the D.C. region. Store hours are 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Amazon Fresh offers a new, low-priced grocery option and supports the community […]
Southeastern Grocers Bags 25 Awards For Private Label Products
Twenty-five of Southeastern Grocers’ private label products won awards from Store Brands Editors’ Picks for excellence in innovation, flavor and variety. SEG is the parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. The grocer’s Naturally Better line of products received gold medals for its organic baby food purees, as […]
Kroger Shares New Long-Term Strategy In 2021 ESG Report
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance report and shared its new long-term ESG strategy and framework to benefit people and the planet, and to help create a more resilient, equitable food system. “As a grocery retailer, Kroger is committed to advancing positive impacts for people and our planet […]
Whole Foods Quality Standards Could Give Parents Extra Quality Time
A recent online survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Whole Foods Market, found that parents of kids under 18 reported spending an average of 27.2 minutes per week – equivalent to a cumulative 24 hours annually – reading food labels and/or thinking about the ingredients in their children’s food. Additionally, 87 percent […]
Stop & Shop’s Campaign To Support USO Raises Over $1.78 Million
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop’s annual “Support Our Service Men and Women” fundraising campaign that benefits the United Service Organizations raised a record breaking $1.78 million. A global, non-profit organization, the USO’s mission is to strengthen service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation. Since the […]
