Points of Light, an organization dedicated to volunteer service, recently released its Civic 50 list, highlighting companies that are examples of good corporate citizenship. Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion was the sole retailer on the list, which was announced at the Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service in Seattle, Washington. “Food Lion is […]
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Kroger’s First Quarter ID Sales Down
The Kroger Co. on Thursday reported net earnings of $303 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, and identical supermarket sales growth, without fuel, of -0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2017. The company’s record 52 consecutive quarters of positive identical supermarket sales, excluding fuel, ended in the fourth quarter of 2016, which ended Jan. 28. […]
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H-E-B Is Tops For Most Trusted Companies
H-E-B and Mercedes-Benz have tied for the tops spots in the 2017 Temkin Trust Ratings, which benchmark the level of trust that consumers have with 329 companies across 20 industries. The study from Temkin Group is based on feedback from 10,000 U.S. consumers. H-E-B and Mercedes-Benz are followed closely on the list by USAA (for […]
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Witynski Promoted To President Of Dollar Tree Banner
Discount variety store chain Dollar Tree Inc. has promoted Michael A. Witynski to president and COO of its Dollar Tree banner. Witynski, 54, will be responsible for merchandising and marketing as well as store operations for more than 6,200 Dollar Tree bannered stores in the U.S. A company veteran, Witynski has served as COO since […]
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Aldi Ups Expansion Goal, Plans To Operate 2,500 U.S. Stores By 2022
As fellow European grocer Lidl prepares to make its U.S. debut this week, Aldi on Monday announced plans to build on its growth strategy and $1.6 billion program to remodel 1,300 stores by 2020. The additional plans call for a $3.4 billion capital investment to expand to 2,500 stores nationwide by the end of 2022. […]
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Natural Grocers Opening Fifth Iowa Store June 21
Natural Grocers will open its fifth store in Iowa on June 21. The 15,000 s.f. store is located in Iowa City at 1404 South Gilbert Street. The first 100 people to shop at the new Iowa City store will receive a free Natural Grocers “goody bag.” Other opening day offerings include vendor demonstrations, an ice cream social […]
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BJ’s Wholesale Opens Its First South Carolina Club
BJ’s Wholesale Club hosted a grand opening June 10 to celebrate its expansion into South Carolina. With the new Summerville location, the company’s footprint now covers 16 states with 215 clubs. “We’re thrilled at the excitement over our newest club and for the warm welcome BJ’s has received in Summerville,” said Dawn Albright, GM of the Summerville BJ’s Wholesale […]
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Federal Appeals Court Revives Whole Foods Price Suit In NYC
A federal appeals court has revived a proposed class-action lawsuit that accuses Whole Foods Market of overcharging shoppers in New York City. The issue stems from the city’s Department of Consumer Affairs’ report in June 2015, which indicated that all 80 prepackaged foods tested from Whole Foods had mislabeled weights, and 89 percent failed to […]