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Kroger Delivery Expanding Through New Fulfillment Centers

The Kroger Co. will offer more customers Kroger Delivery through the addition of new fulfillment centers powered by the Ocado Group, combining vertical integration, machine learning and robotics to provide an affordable and fast fresh food delivery service. “Kroger Delivery is a thriving part of our dynamic ecosystem and is transforming grocery e-commerce and meeting a range […]

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Tennessee State University, Kroger Expand On-campus Tiger Food Pantry

Tennessee State University and Kroger celebrated the grand opening of the newly expanded and relocated Tiger Food Pantry on Oct. 7.  The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place outside Wilson Hall on the campus of TSU.  The new pantry is the result of a partnership between Kroger and TSU to help continue to address food insecurity on […]

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Food Lion Feeds Donates 5 Million More Meals To Neighbors in Need

Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is donating five million meals equaling $500,000 to 11 Feeding America partner food banks throughout its 10-state footprint. ($1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.) The donations of gift cards, announced during Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month, will assist […]

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Whole Foods Co-Founder/CEO Mackey To Retire, Beuchel Is Successor

In a Sept. 30 letter to Whole Foods Market employees, co-founder and CEO John Mackey announced his retirement. He also stated that Jason Beuchel, chief operating officer, will become the new CEO. “September marked Whole Foods Market’s 43rd anniversary (including two years at Safer Way – the precursor to Whole Foods), and I’ve decided that […]

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Retail Business Services Recognizes Dedication Of Associates

In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, is donating $25,000 to seven food bank partners across its operating areas to salute the dedication of its 2,500 associates. The donation will help fight food insecurity in the company’s operating areas. “At Retail Business Services, one of our […]

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Walmart Closes Inaugural $2 Billion Green Bond Program

Walmart Inc., based in Bentonville, Arkansas, has closed its previously announced $2 billion inaugural green bond offering. Net proceeds will be allocated to fund current and prospective projects to advance Walmart’s sustainability goals. The green bond is Walmart’s first offering under the company’s Green Financing Framework, published August 2021, which details the company’s alignment with […]

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Ingles Pharmacy Administering Pfizer Booster Doses To Eligible Patients

Following FDA authorization, Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets Inc. is offering booster doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible patients. Booster doses act to prolong immunity to the SARS-Cov-2 virus after the primary vaccination series has been completed. On Sept. 24, the CDC recommended that patients from the following groups receive a booster dose of […]