According to research commissioned by Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market and conducted by One Poll, nearly one in every two Americans consumes more plant-based meals than meat, with more than half (54 percent) of respondents ages 24 to 39 identifying as flexitarians. A survey of 2,000 Americans looked into the new year eating habits and aims people have […]
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Save A Lot Donates 185,000 Bags Of Food To Charities Across U.S.
With the help and generosity of its customers, Save A Lot has donated more than 185,000 bags of much-needed, high-quality food to local charities fighting hunger as part of its Bags for a Brighter Holiday effort. St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot is one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S. Throughout the […]
Albertsons Cos. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended Dec. 5, 2020. Third quarter of fiscal 2020 highlights include: Identical sales growth of 12.3 percent; Digital sales growth of 225 percent; Net income per share of $0.20; Adjusted net income per share of $0.66; Net income of $124 […]
U-GRO And The Giant Co. Partner to Open Carlisle Childcare Center
U-GRO Learning Centers has plans to open a childcare center in spring 2022 in partnership with The Giant Co. Conveniently located on the Harrisburg Pike next to The Giant Co.’s headquarters, the center will serve families of the Carlisle, Pennsylvania community. “At The Giant Co, everything we do is centered around our purpose of connecting […]
SpartanNash To Observe MLK Jr. Day As Paid National Holiday
As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, SpartanNash and its family of nearly 19,000 associates will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18. “At SpartanNash, we embrace the importance of – and are committed to – a diverse and inclusive work environment,” said President and CEO Tony Sarsam. “As […]
Amazon Fresh Now Hiring For New Seattle, Bellevue Grocery Stores
Amazon is now hiring for its two new Amazon Fresh grocery stores that will open in King County, Washington. The company plans to fill hundreds of full- and part-time positions, including managerial roles, at stores located in Seattle and Bellevue. New Amazon Fresh employees will join more than 80,000 full- and part-time Amazon employees already […]
Winn-Dixie Celebrates Mardi Gras Traditions With Community Partnerships
Winn-Dixie has launched two partnerships to celebrate the unique culture and special traditions of Mardi Gras as the state faces modified 2021 activations as a precautionary safety measure. Winn-Dixie is partnering with Ochsner Hospital for Children and Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, two diverse local organizations committed to serving the Louisiana community. Winn-Dixie is […]
Ahold Delhaize, Centerbridge Complete Acquisition Of FreshDirect
Ahold Delhaize and Centerbridge Partners have closed the acquisition of New York City-based online grocer FreshDirect after receiving regulatory clearance from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Through the acquisition, which was previously announced on Nov. 18, Ahold Delhaize acquires the majority share, funded by cash on hand, and Centerbridge Partners is a minority equity investor with a 20 percent stake. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As previously announced, FreshDirect will retain its […]
