Kicking off National Arts and Humanities Month, the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative will receive a $28,000 donation from Whole Foods Market’s quarterly 5 Percent Community Giving Day, making it the largest 5 Percent Day in Washington, D.C., to date. The DC Collaborative works with its members to advance, connect and provide enriching field-trips […]
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Kroger Considers Sale Of C-Store Business Generating $4B In Sales
Kroger plans to explore strategic alternatives for its convenience store business, including a potential sale, as part of its Restock Kroger plan, which is designed to “redefine the food and grocery customer experience in America.” “Restock Kroger” is a review of assets that are potentially of more value outside of the company than inside. “Our convenience stores […]
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Argo Tea Launches Line Of Cold Brew Teas At Whole Foods
Chicago-based Argo Tea, maker of all-natural, tea-based drinks and loose-leaf teas, is partnering with Whole Foods Market to launch what it says is the world’s first line of ready-to-drink (RTD), cold brew, single-estate bottled teas into the retailer’s stores nationally. According to Argo, the release of the RTD line follows a successful test of the teas in […]
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Sprouts To Enter Maryland During Next Round Of Store Openings
Natural and organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market plans to open nine new locations in the first quarter of 2018, including its first store in Maryland at 9150 Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City. The new Maryland store represents the company’s first opening in the mid-Atlantic region of the country and brings the total number of […]
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Walmart, Trader Joe’s Lose Customers To Whole Foods After Price Cuts
Thasos Group, a data intelligence firm, has published a new research report, “Competitive Impact of Lower Prices at Whole Foods,” analyzing the number, composition and behavior of new customers at Whole Foods stores following significant price reductions in the wake of the chain’s acquisition by Amazon in August. Key findings of the report include: Foot […]
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Sandwich Designed By NFL Wide Receiver Debuts At Harris Teeter
At 1 p.m. today—Tuesday, Oct. 3—Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess will make an appearance at the Harris Teeter store at Morrocroft Village in Charlotte to debut his personally designed signature sub sandwich (and sign autographs). Not surprisingly, Harris Teeter says the sandwich is made for larger appetites. Funchess’ sandwich, dubbed the “Funchess Munch,” features […]
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Kroger’s Atlanta Division Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Kroger stores throughout the Atlanta division, which includes stores in Georgia, South Carolina and Eastern Alabama, are hosting a multi-faceted campaign to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, helping to raise both awareness and funds for breast cancer screening, treatment and education. From through Oct. 29, customers are being invited to purchase pink paper ribbons for $1 […]
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Ahold Promotes Teal Pumpkin Project For Allergy-Safe Halloween
Ahold USA’s Stop & Shop, Giant Food and Giant-Martin’s stores are the exclusive grocery partners on the East Coast for the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) Teal Pumpkin Project. The project’s goal is to help shoppers become more aware of food allergies and ensure safe choices for children this Halloween. Shoppers will find special Teal Pumpkin Project […]