St. Louis-based Save A Lot has released the “A Lot of Good Report 2024,” a social impact overview detailing the company’s work to drive value for stakeholders. The report offers a snapshot of key initiatives, programs and stories that highlight the 48-year-old company’s progress in creating a positive impact for employees, retail partners, customers and […]
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The Giant Co. Brings Back Healing The Planet Grant Program
The Giant Co., in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has announced the return of the Healing the Planet grant program, which invests in tree plantings across the commonwealth. A total of $112,000 in funding will be awarded to tax-exempt organizations this year. Eligible projects must be shovel ready and include planting trees and direct related […]
Whole Foods Market Nears Completion In St. Charles, IL
Whole Foods Market will open a new 36,234-square-foot store June 25 at 300 S. 2nd Street in St. Charles, Illinois. The location’s product assortment will feature more than 650 products from the Midwest, sourced with the help of Margie Omastiak, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. Opening morning, customers will receive […]
McGrath Appointed Aldi U.S. CEO, Hart Shifts To Aldi South Group
COO Atty McGrath has been elevated to CEO of Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi U.S. following the promotion of Jason Hart to global chief operating officer of Aldi South Group. Hart will join the executive board of Aldi South as group COO, effective Sept. 1, helping oversee the company’s global operations in Salzburg, Austria. During his decade-long […]
Southeastern Grocers Launches Campaign For Folds Of Honor
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has launched its eighth annual community donation program benefiting Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen and disabled military members. Through June 17, customers can show support while shopping in-store by donating $1, $5 or rounding up their grocery bill to […]
Save Mart Celebrates Partnership With Modesto Nuts During Final Season
Save Mart is celebrating its partnership with the Modesto Nuts as the city’s minor league baseball team plays its final season in Modesto, California. Since the team’s inception in 2005, the partnership has helped advance community engagement, supporting education and expanding access to America’s favorite pastime. The Nuts are relocating after the season to San […]
Walmart Commits $750,000 To Support Tornado Relief Efforts
Walmart Inc., along with Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation, is committing $750,000 to support tornado relief efforts in Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri communities after recent severe storms left thousands of residents with damage to their homes and many others without electricity. Following the storms – particularly in St. Louis and London and Somerset, Kentucky […]
Best In Class: Fueling Memorial Day Grilling Sales
Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26) is just around the corner, signaling the unofficial start of summer and a prime opportunity for grocers to capture significant sales. New data from Numerator, based on a survey of 5,900 U.S. consumers, offers insights into shopper intentions, helping grocers optimize their strategies for the holiday. The good news for […]
Tony’s Fresh Market Holds Grand Reopening In Joliet, IL
Chicago-based Tony’s Fresh Market, a banner of Heritage Grocers Group, will hold a grand reopening May 21 for its store at 1801 W Jefferson St. in Joliet, Illinois. The location will feature expanded product assortments and enhanced offerings tailored to the tastes and preferences of the community. Highlights include: Meat department staffed with expert butchers, […]
El Rancho Supermercado Launches ‘Super Gangas’ Price Reduction Campaign
Heritage Grocers Group’s Texas-based El Rancho Supermercado banner has launched “Super Gangas” (Super Bargains), a campaign of price reductions on thousands of frequently purchased items available to all shoppers. “Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we’re excited to invest to support them, and to launch our first major media campaign,” […]
The United Family Donates 50K Pounds Of Apples To Fight Hunger
The United Family donated 50,000 pounds of apples to food banks and pantries in Texas and New Mexico throughout May as part of the annual Take a Bite Out of Hunger program, which is in its 15th year. Through a partnership between The United Family and FirstFruits Farms, more than 650,000 pounds of apples have […]
Whole Foods Market Opens New Store In Las Vegas
Whole Foods Market opened a new 46,500-square-foot store May 15 at 2475 S. Town Center Drive in the Summerlin community of Las Vegas that replaces the Fort Apache store at 8855 W. Charleston Blvd. The new location’s product assortment features more than 100 items from Nevada, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards. “I started […]
Cub Opens New Flagship Store In Burnsville, MN
Cub opened a new store May 15 at 1750 County Road 42 in Burnsville, Minnesota, which replaces the town’s previous location that closed last year. The store introduces Cub’s “Shop Happy” brand platform, which the company says emphasizes small joys in the shopping experience, such as fresh and local finds, deals and customer service. “This […]
Albertsons Cos. Debuts Chef-Inspired Own Brand, Chef’s Counter
Albertsons Companies Inc. has launched Chef’s Counter, a new Own Brand featuring chef-inspired flavors and tastes. Chef’s Counter is debuting with a selection of ready-to-cook marinated meats available exclusively at Albertsons Cos. stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME and Shaw’s. The launch coincides with Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer grilling […]
Kroger, MUST Ministries Open School Food Pantry In Marietta, GA
Kroger’s Atlanta Division, MUST Ministries and Dunleith Elementary unveiled a food pantry May 14 at the school in Marietta, Georgia, that will provide non-perishable food, produce, meat, diapers and hygiene products to students and families in need. The location is the fourth supported by Kroger’s $207,000 donation to MUST Ministries to expand in-school pantries and […]
FMI Reveals 2025 Store Manager Award Finalists
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced the finalists for the 2025 Store Manager Awards, selecting 11 leaders from across the globe who share a passion for customer service and uplifting their communities. Store Manager Award nominations are submitted by peers and food retail companies to recognize outstanding managers who: Generate sales growth; Effectively […]
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop Opens Second NYC Location
Whole Foods Market opened a second location of its smaller format concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, on May 14 at 409 East 14th St. in the StuyTown development of New York City’s East Village. The 10,000-square-foot location includes a Juice & Java venue, offering coffee, tea, juices, smoothies, sandwiches and various desserts. The store’s product […]
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation To Award $3M In Grants
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has launched its 2025 grants program, with $3 million in funding available to support organizations that advance nutrition education and access and wellness for children and adults in the communities where the grocer operates. More than 500 local nonprofits will be selected to receive grants up to $10,000. Applications will […]
Hannaford Launches Campaign To Fight Hunger With $70K Donation To Local Food Banks
Hannaford Supermarkets has launched a register donation campaign at all 189 of its stores to support food banks across New England and New York. Beginning May 12, Hannaford customers can donate $5, $10 or another amount when checking out. All donations will go to the food bank serving the store’s community. According to Feeding America, […]
Walmart Acquires Distribution Building In Salt Lake City, UT
Cushman & Wakefield represented Walmart Inc. in acquiring a 1,032,248-square-foot distribution building on almost 60 acres in Salt Lake City, Utah. Walmart Fulfillment Services previously was leasing the property at 990 North 6550 West on a long-term basis prior to the sale. Commonly known as the Salt Lake City Global Logistics Center, the property comprises […]
