Posted inCorporate Store News, Anniversary Issues, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast

Harris Teeter, ‘Your Neighborhood Market,’ Remains Cornerstone Of Communities

For 65 years, Harris Teeter has been a cornerstone of its communities, enriching the lives of customers and associates alike. Founded in North Carolina, the retailer has built its reputation on fresh, high‑quality products, innovative offerings and an exceptional shopping experience, earning its moniker – “Your Neighborhood Market.” This commitment extends beyond the aisles, with […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Achieves Donation Goal Of 1.5B Meals

Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, has achieved its goal of providing 1.5 billion meals to address food insecurity across its 10-state footprint. According to the Salisbury, North Carolina-based grocer, the goal was achieved through a collective effort and combination of product, financial and equipment donations; disaster relief and recovery efforts; associate volunteer hours; […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Market Profile, News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

Across Competitive DFW Metroplex, Kroger Focused On Customer Experience

In a recent interview with The Shelby Report of the Southwest, Rudy DiPietro, incoming president of Kroger’s Dallas Division, shared his insights on the shifting market dynamics and competitive landscape in North Texas.   How does Kroger differentiate itself from its competitors in North Texas? There are many factors shoppers look for, including location, pricing, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Independent Store News, Market Profile, News, West

Wildfire-Impacted Areas In SoCal On Long Road To Recovery, But Resilience Evident

According to the CA.gov website, cleanup after the January wildfires in Southern California currently is in phase 2. Phase 1, which involved the removal of household hazardous waste, was completed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency less than a month after the fires were contained Jan. 31. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers took over […]

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Dollar Tree Selling Family Dollar Business For $1B To Brigade, Macellum

Dollar Tree has reached an agreement to sell its Family Dollar business for $1 billion to Brigade Capital Management LP and Macellum Capital Management LLC. After a review of potential alternatives, the Dollar Tree leadership team and board of directors determined that a sale of Family Dollar to Brigade and Macellum offered the best value […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, National, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Files Legal Response, Levels Counterclaims Against Albertsons

The Kroger Co. has filed an answer and counterclaims to the complaint brought by Albertsons in the Delaware Court of Chancery, in connection with the previous merger agreement between the two companies, which was terminated in December. The court filing that Kroger issued stated that while “[it] was working diligently to seek regulatory approval and […]

Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Midwest

The Fresh Market Celebrates 8th Chicago-Area Store Opening

The Fresh Market recently held a grand opening for a new store in Algonquin, Illinois, marking the grocer’s eighth location in the greater Chicago area and its fourth opening in the last five months. Officials from the local chamber of commerce, village government and Northern Illinois Food Bank representatives were on hand to celebrate the […]