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 […]
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King Kullen Grows Its ‘Shop OnLine’ Delivery Service
King Kullen recently expanded its Shop OnLine delivery service to now offer online grocery shopping with delivery to nearly all of Nassau County, many parts of Suffolk County and select areas of Queens, New York. In addition, grocery order pickup service is available at the Bay Shore, Bridgehampton, Garden City Park and Island Park store locations. […]
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Walmart CEO: We Will Be ‘People-Led And Tech-Empowered’
At Walmart’s 47th Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on Friday, June 2, President and CEO Doug McMillon said Walmart has “started to invent the future of shopping again,” leveraging technology to “empower associates and improve the customer experience.” The goal is to offer the “best prices and great merchandise, while saving customers time and creating a fast, […]
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Hy-Vee Awards $156,000 To Fund Community Gardens
Hy-Vee recently awarded 156 One Step Garden Grants totaling $156,000 to community organizations and Hy-Vee stores as part of the Hy-Vee One Step program. The $1,000 grants will be used to purchase seeds, plants, garden tools and food preservation equipment for community gardens. One Step Garden Grants are given to community gardens that teach those […]