Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, a full-service specialty retailer based in Downers Grove, Illinois, will be adding 99 new products to its existing line of 152 CBD offerings. The products will be available in stores across 10 states and spans the categories of health and beauty/topical, supplement and pet products. “As we continue our commitment to […]
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WEST: Photo Update: Smart & Final Extra! Opens In Watts Neighborhood Of LA
Smart & Final opened its doors Jan. 8 at Jordan Downs Plaza, a mixed-use public housing community in Los Angeles’ Watts neighborhood. The brand-new grocery store is a vital part of the redevelopment of Jordan Downs. In an area that has faced the challenge of convenient access to nutritious food, the new store says it […]
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Food Lion Feeds, Customers Donate Nearly 4 Million Meals
In partnership with customers, more than four million meals were donated to neighbors in need through Food Lion’s annual “Season of Caring” holiday giving efforts. From Nov. 13 through Dec. 24, 2019, Food Lion Feeds provided food donations, volunteers and financial contributions to neighbors in need and local organizations fighting hunger in the towns and cities […]
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Woodward Corner Market Eliminating Single-Use Bags At Its Store
In an effort to reduce waste and improve recycling, Woodward Corner Market will not use single-use plastic or paper bags at checkout. Instead, the all-new store is encouraging customers to bring their own reusable bags or purchase two different types of reusable—and 100 percent recyclable—plastic bags, starting at 10 cents each. Set to open Jan. […]
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New Winn-Dixie In Jacksonville Will Prevent Food Desert In Community
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, will open a new Winn-Dixie store at the Gateway Town Center, located at 5210 Norwood Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida, in response to the city’s and community’s plea to combat an impending food desert in the area with the close of a Publix store. SEG says […]
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SOUTHEAST: Slaybaugh To Lead Newly Formed Virginia Food Industry Association
The Virginia Food Industry Association (VFIA) has been formed to serve as an advocate for retail and wholesale food industries in the commonwealth of Virginia. With members representing more than 55,000 people statewide at more than 530 retail locations, the new association says it will provide resources and public affairs support to the food industry […]
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Natural Grocers, JJOA Partner To ‘Support America’s Families Together’
Natural Grocers has joined forces with Jack and Jill of America Inc. (JJOA) for a first-of-its-kind innovative partnership to “Support America’s Families Together.” The program incorporates a multi-faceted approach: An investment campaign inclusive of donations, customer fundraising and ongoing sales-based giveback; Support for JJOA’s Graduation Assistance Program (GAP) Fund; and Access to job and internships opportunities, […]
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Albertsons Cos.’ Q3 Results Show Growth In Identical Sales, Own Brands
Albertsons Cos. Inc. has reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended Nov. 30, 2019. At the time of the report, the company operated 2,260 retail food and drug stores with 1,732 pharmacies, 402 associated fuel centers, 23 dedicated distribution centers and 20 manufacturing facilities. Its stores predominantly operate under the banners […]