At a time when student food insecurity is on the rise, Hannaford Supermarkets recently marked the opening of its 200th school-based food pantry. Hannaford donated $10,000 to renovate the space at Portland High School in Maine, add refrigeration and storage and stock it with fresh food for students. School leaders estimate the pantry could serve […]
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The Giant Co. Recognizes Floral Leaders At Annual Seminar
The Giant Co. recently held its annual Floral Seminar, welcoming nearly 200 employees for a day of training, creativity and celebration. The event featured learning sessions, a design competition, business updates and holiday season preparations. In addition, 12 of The Giant Co.’s floral leads were recognized as top performers in their respective regions: Lauren Currie, […]
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Albertsons Cos. Names Fennebresque Board Chair; Intel CFO Zinsner Joins As Director
Kim Fennebresque has been elected as the new chair of the Albertsons Companies Inc. Board of Directors following the retirement of Jim Donald. In other changes, David Zinsner, EVP and chief financial officer of Intel Corp. will join the board as an independent director. Allen Gibson also has retired. Fennebresque has served as an independent […]
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Ahold Delhaize, Danone Partner On Dairy Sustainability Pilot
Ahold Delhaize USA, Danone North America and The Nature Conservancy have launched a collaborative pilot program aimed at improving sustainability in dairy farming. The initiative will work with select dairy farms in Danone North America’s yogurt product supply chain to reduce methane emissions, strengthen on-farm resilience and enhance supply chain sustainability. Over the next five […]
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$3.3M In One Day: Sprouts Supports 550+ Nonprofits
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation celebrated its Sprouting Healthy Communities Day on Sept. 6, with all 450 of the grocer’s locations hosting live in-store check presentations, awarding $3.3 million in donations to more than 550 local nonprofit partners and schools. “This in-store event created a powerful moment of connection across the country as our team […]
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Heritage Grocers Group Promotes Besyk To Interim VP Of Grocery
Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has promoted Justin Besyk to interim VP of grocery, where he will lead grocery merchandising efforts across all of the company’s banners. Reporting to Vince Gambino, merchandising group VP for HGG, Besyk will leverage data-driven insights to optimize category strategies and promotional planning that deliver a value-driven and customer focused shopping […]
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FSA Scholarship Foundation Celebrates Student Recipients
The FSA Scholarship Foundation provides its partners the opportunity to match contributions and invest in the education and advancement of their employees. Through these partnerships, the foundation helps Texas retailers support their employees as they pursue higher education and build long-term careers in the food and beverage retail industry. This year, the FSA Scholarship Foundation […]
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Winn-Dixie Donates $200K To Fight Hunger For 100th Anniversary
Winn-Dixie and the Winn-Dixie Gives Foundation are observing Hunger Action Month and commemorating the grocer’s 100th anniversary with a pledge to help fight food insecurity. Winn-Dixie is donating $100,000 to Feeding America in support of hunger relief programs – providing more than 1 million meals across the region. The grocer also will contribute an additional […]
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Whole Foods Market Preps To Open Store In Parker, CO
The new 43,000-square-foot store Whole Foods Market is opening Oct. 9 at 8665 Kings Point Way in Parker, Colorado, will feature more than 700 products from across the state. Features of the Parker store include: An array of certified organic, conventional and Sourced for Good local options such as carving pumpkins from Hirakata Farms, hard […]
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The Fresh Market Dominates USA TODAY’s 10Best Grocery Awards
In a first for the company, The Fresh Market was named the top grocery store across all categories in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. According to the publication, The Fresh Market took first place in the Best Grocery Store category, in addition to Best Store Bakery, Best Store Deli, Best Store for Produce and […]
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Albertsons Cos. Foundation Begins Hunger Action Month Initiatives
In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Albertsons Cos. Inc., along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, has launched a series of initiatives aimed at ending the cycle of hunger in local communities – from a customer-driven campaign to funding key initiatives and collaborating with national organizations. “With food insecurity on the rise, we’re doubling down on innovation, collaboration […]
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Lidl U.S. Preps For New Store In Woodbridge, VA
Lidl U.S. is opening a new store Oct. 1 at 2904 Prince William Pkwy. in Woodbridge, Virginia. Shoppers will find a collection of private label picks, global imports and everyday name brands. The store highlights items from imported cheeses to fresh meats and seafood, as well as specialty sauces and cured meats. The MyLidl app […]
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The Kroger Co. Breaks Ground On Marketplace In Oakwood, GA
The Kroger Co.’s Atlanta Division broke ground Sept. 3 on a new Marketplace at 4050 Millside Pkwy. in Oakwood, Georgia. The store represents a $49.2 million capital investment, encompassing more than 123,000 square feet. The location is expected to open in fall 2026. The ground-breaking ceremony featured speeches from local elected officials, Kroger leaders and […]
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Winn-Dixie Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Special Pricing, Donations
Winn-Dixie is celebrating its centennial anniversary in September with nostalgic pricing, special celebrations and a renewed commitment to fighting hunger through monetary donations. “Reaching 100 years is an extraordinary milestone that belongs to everyone who has been part of Winn-Dixie’s journey – our associates, our customers and the communities we call home,” said Anthony Hucker, […]
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Food Lion Feeds Remodels 33 Food Pantries For Hunger Action Month
As part of its annual Great Pantry Makeover initiative, Food Lion Feeds – Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform – is remodeling and restocking 33 food pantries to better serve their communities. The effort is held every September in recognition of Hunger Action Month, a time when Food Lion Feeds strengthens its partnership with Feeding America to […]
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Whole Foods Market Names 2025 LEAP Participants
Whole Foods Market has named the participants for its latest cohort in the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP), celebrating brands selected for the program’s Early Growth track. Launched in 2022, LEAP highlights Whole Foods Market’s commitment to fostering mutually beneficial relationships with local and emerging brands through specialized, educational programming and individual mentorship. Participants […]
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The Fresh Market To Support Feeding America During Hunger Action Month
The Fresh Market is holding a donation checkout campaign for Feeding America during Hunger Action Month in September. Shoppers at the grocer’s 171 stores can round up their totals at the register to the nearest dollar or make donations of their choice. Every dollar donated helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America […]
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Whole Foods Opens New Market In McKinney, TX
On Aug. 27, Whole Foods Market opened a 47,918-square-foot store at 8701 W. University Drive in McKinney, Texas. The store’s product assortment features more than 600 items from Texas and neighboring states, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards. “Our team is passionate about great food and great service, and this store brings an exciting […]
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The United Family Donates $500K To Help Texas Flood Victims
This summer, The United Family and Albertsons Companies’ sister stores joined forces to help flood victims in Kerr County and San Angelo, Texas. The Albertsons Companies Foundation donated $487,366 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, managed by Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the San Angelo Area Foundation. “Our fellow Texans who […]
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The United Family Donates $500K Through Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic
The United Family raised $500,000 for 24 nonprofits through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic (JPCC) golf tournament, which took place Aug. 24-25 in Lubbock, Texas. Since its inception in the early 1990s, the tournament has raised more than $7 million for groups across Texas and New Mexico. Before the annual dinner Aug. 25, checks […]