A group of private investors – led by Southeastern Grocers CEO and President Anthony Hucker and C&S Wholesale Grocers – has acquired SEG and its Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket banners from Aldi U.S., which had purchased them in March. The agreement includes about 170 grocery stores under the two banners in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi […]
Category: Corporate Store News
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
DoorDash Adds SNAP/EBT Payments For More Grocers
DoorDash has added merchants across the nation that accept SNAP/EBT payments on the DoorDash Marketplace, including Wakefern Food Corp. (ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, Fairway Market and Gourmet Garage banners), Southeastern Grocers (Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores) and BJ’s Wholesale Club. They join several other grocers and convenience stores that offer SNAP/EBT payment capabilities […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches Health Partner Round-Up Campaign
Harris Teeter has launched its Health Partner Round-Up Campaign, supporting six health nonprofits: the American Cancer Society (ACS), the American Heart Association (AHA), the ALS Association, Breakthrough T1D, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and the HEARTest Yard, a foundation founded by former Carolina Panther Greg Olsen. Through April 22, shoppers can round up their total […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National, The Kroger Co.
Kroger, PepsiCo Win Gold Mitt Award At FMI’s Culinary Competition
The Kroger Co. and PepsiCo Inc. team of chefs took home a Gold Mitt Award for Chef’s Choice in the FMI Foundation’s Stir it Up! culinary event held during the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference. Celebrating 10 years of National Family Meals Month, and to support food security within communities, retailers and suppliers were tasked with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers Readying 25th Store In Texas
The store Natural Grocers plans to open Feb. 19 at 601 N. Valley Mills Drive in Waco, Texas, will be its 25th in the Lone Star State. The festivities will begin at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Shepherd’s Heart, the grocer’s local food bank partner, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager, community […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Harris Teeter 2024 Community Impact Tops $6.5M
Harris Teeter’s 2024 philanthropy efforts raised more than $6.5 million in monetary donations, 1,300 employee volunteer hours and 5.3 million meals. “At Harris Teeter, we embrace the opportunity to give back to our communities with open arms,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs. “We’re grateful to our valued associates, loyal shoppers and trusted vendors […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
SEG Observes American Heart Month With Donation Program
In celebration of American Heart Month, Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) has begun an in-store community donation program benefiting the American Heart Association and its Life is Why campaign. Through Feb. 25, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers across the Southeast can donate $1, $5 or round up their grocery bills to support AHA research, survivor services […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Market Profile, Northeast
More Food Markets Sought Across Washington, D.C.
The Washington, D.C., Economic Partnership, a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes sustainable, equitable and inclusive economic development, says grocery stores and other food markets continue to be sought-after in the District. “Grocery stores are in high demand in Washington, D.C., due to an increasing population and a focus on investments that provide fresh food options in […]