BJ’s Wholesale Club will debut a new store Nov. 14 at 124 Allensville Road in Sevierville, Tennessee, the fifth location in the state. It also features an on-site BJ’s Gas station that is already open. BJ’s offers members value on everyday essentials, including fresh foods, produce, full-service deli items, fresh bakery goods, household essentials, home […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Cos. Donates $13M In Gift Cards To Food Banks
Albertsons Companies, in partnership with the Albertsons Cos. Foundation and its charitable program Nourishing Neighbors, is accelerating the distribution of $13 million in holiday gift cards to food banks at a time when millions of Americans face increasing challenges accessing food. “This is our sixth year to give holiday gift cards to community food banks, and […]
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New Seasons Market Joins U.S. Food Waste Pact
New Seasons Market has become the latest grocery retailer to join the U.S. Food Waste Pact, an initiative led by ReFED and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to reduce food waste throughout the supply chain. New Seasons Market joins 26 other food businesses and organizations signing the voluntary agreement, which uses the “Target, Measure, Act” framework to facilitate industry […]
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Kroger Opens New Marketplace In Fort Worth, TX
Kroger celebrated the grand opening of a new Kroger Marketplace on Oct. 31 at 113 East Bonds Ranch Road in Fort Worth, Texas. The 123,000-square-foot store, which represents an investment of $40 million, has created 220 jobs for the community. “With the nearest grocery stores nearly four miles away, this new Kroger Marketplace will deliver […]
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Grocers Support Food Banks, Communities Amid SNAP Benefits Pause
As the U.S. prepares for the upcoming SNAP reduction taking place on Nov. 1 due to the federal government shutdown, grocers around the country are committing money and food to nonprofits to help combat hunger. To provide resources to grocers that may have questions, FMI – The Food Industry Association has launched a new webpage […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Launches Holiday Fundraiser For Feeding America
The Fresh Market is partnering with Feeding America to launch its annual holiday round-up campaign, which aims to support food banks as they feed people facing hunger. From Nov. 1-Dec. 31, customers shopping at all The Fresh Market locations can round up their totals at the register or make donations of their choice. Every $1 […]
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Southeastern Grocers Donates $400K In Grants To Nonprofits
Southeastern Grocers LLC (SEG), in partnership with the SEG Gives Foundation, has revealed the recipients of its sixth annual Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant. Named in honor of World War II veteran and former Winn-Dixie associate Romay Davis, the grant program supports nonprofits working to address racial disparities in education, food insecurity and […]
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Food Club Celebrates Feeding America Partnership With *NSYNC’s Bass
Food Club and brand partner Feeding America have teamed up with Lance Bass – a multi-platinum Grammy winner of boy band *NSYNC – to amplify their partnership with an appearance Oct. 31 on NBC’s “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” During the segment, Bass will highlight the partnership between the two brands. This effort coincides with Food […]