Giant Food has become the first community pharmacy to offer an on-site CPR certification program for businesses and organizations. Led by Giant Food’s pharmacists, the program provides the skills necessary to respond to life-threatening cardiac emergencies. It is available for groups of six or more starting at $69.99 per person. The certification is good for […]
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Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Midwest, Retailers
Foley Appointed Kroger’s Interim CFO, Millerchip Steps Down
Todd Foley has been named interim CFO at The Kroger Co., effective immediately. Gary Millerchip, former SVP and CFO, has stepped down to assume the role of EVP and CFO with Costco Wholesale Corp. The Kroger Co. will name a CFO successor at a later date. “Todd is a proven leader who has served in […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Retailers, The Kroger Co., West
Millerchip Moves From Kroger To Costco As CFO Galanti Steps Down
Costco Wholesale Corp. has shared that Richard Galanti will step down as CFO, effective March 15. The board of directors has named Gary Millerchip as EVP and CFO. Millerchip brings extensive retail and finance experience to Costco, serving as SVP and CFO at The Kroger Co. since April 2019. He spent 15 years at The […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
South Carolina Store Manager Named Food Lion’s Best
Isaac Smalls of the Food Lion at 2465 Main St. in Elgin, South Carolina, has been named the grocer’s 2023 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager Excellence Award winner. Smalls was selected from a group of more than 1,100 store managers across Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Named after one of Food Lion’s founders, the award […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Accepting Applications For Diversity Grant
Southeastern Grocers Inc. is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2024 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant. The grant supports organizations that work to address racial disparities in health care, food insecurity and education while building a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Nonprofit organizations that promote underserved communities throughout Alabama, […]
Posted inWalmart, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart To Add New Stores, Jobs By 2029
Shared in a statement on the company’s website, Walmart has announced plans to build or convert more than 150 stores, while continuing to remodel existing stores. These efforts represent millions of dollars in capital investment of labor, supplies and tax revenue, which benefit their respective communities. During the next 12 months, Walmart plans to remodel […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Big Y Adds Three Supermarkets, Convenience Store
Big Y Foods Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire the leasehold interests for three supermarkets in New England. The locations are 1076 Post Road East in Westport, Connecticut; 14 Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield, Connecticut; and 290 Turnpike Road in Westborough, Massachusetts. Big Y teams have assessed each location to determine how soon they […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Produce News, Southeast
Dollar General Reaches Produce Milestone, Adds AI Ordering
Noting that it now offers fresh produce at more than 5,000 stores across the country, Dollar General said it has more individual points of produce distribution than any other U.S. mass retailer or grocer. First announced in the company’s fourth-quarter 2022 earnings in March, more than 5,000 stores now carry the top 20 items typically […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Finalizes Fresco y Más Sale
Southeastern Grocers Inc. has completed its strategic divestiture of Fresco y Más to Fresco Retail Group. The grocer will continue to own and operate Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. “The successful sale of Fresco y Más marks an important milestone on our path forward,” said Anthony Hucker, president and CEO of Southeastern Grocers. “As […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Opening New Supermarket In Bethesda, MD
The new supermarket Giant Food is opening Jan. 26 at 5320 Zenith Overlook in Bethesda, Maryland, will replace a nearby location and include a pharmacy, Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe and Ben’s Chili Bowl. Other amenities of the Bethesda Giant Food include full-service meat and seafood departments, an expanded gourmet cheese selection, extensive prepared food offerings, […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Corporate Store News, West
Albertsons’ Annual Supplier Program Seeking Diverse Brands
Applications are being accepted for Albertsons Cos. Supplier Diversity Program, which is designed to discover, support and give diverse-owned suppliers the opportunity to expand their businesses with the grocer and its stores. The application process is open to diverse-owned suppliers, which include small and mid-size businesses that are at least 51 percent owned, controlled and […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Raley’s Converts Two In-Store Cafes To Enhance Experience
Raley’s has converted two in-store cafes to Starbuck’s kiosks, including its store on Natomas Boulevard in Sacramento, California, and the Raley’s location in Incline Village, Nevada. Over the last five years, Raley’s has invested in its spaces where the community gathers, including community rooms, cafes and beer/wine bars. “Raley’s is excited about our collaboration with […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers’ 46th Colorado Store To Open In Gunnison
Natural Grocers will open its 46th store in Colorado on Jan. 31 at 1000 N. Main St. in Gunnison. The community is invited to celebrate the occasion with giveaways, savings, a prize wheel and samples. Natural Grocers’ good4u crew will begin the celebration at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Gunnison Country […]
Posted inH-E-B, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, Whole Foods
H-E-B Holds Top Spot In Dunnhumby’s Annual Grocery Rankings
H-E-B has been named the top U.S. Grocery Retailer in the seventh annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a nationwide study that examines the U.S. grocery market. H-E-B is the first grocery retailer to be recognized three times as No. 1 in the RPI ranking, surpassing Amazon and Trader Joe’s which have ranked as top grocer twice. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Accepting Applicants For Emerging Products Event
Albertsons Cos. has begun its Second Annual Innovation Launchpad competition as it seeks emerging brands representing food, beverage and pet products. Independent specialty and natural food brands between $2 million and $8 million in net retail sales are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to compete March 12 at the Natural Products Expo West in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Company’s Feeding School Kids Initiative Returns
The Giant Company has announced the return of its fourth annual Feeding School Kids initiative. Through March 31, customers at Giant, Martin’s and Giant Heirloom Market stores can round up their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar or convert their choice points into a donation for their local public schools’ food programs. “When children are […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Family’s 28-Day Challenge Promotes Wellness
The United Family has launched 28-Day Challenge, a month of savings and prizes for shoppers beginning their wellness journeys in 2024. Through an interactive list linked to Rewards! accounts, the grocer’s health and wellness team wants to help customers set realistic goals, prioritize self-care and cultivate positive habits. “This 28-Day Challenge is all about giving […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast
North Jacksonville Store Will Be BJ’s 37th In Florida
BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to open its 37th location in Florida on Jan. 12 with the debut of a store at 12884 City Center Blvd. in North Jacksonville. BJ’s offers members savings on fresh foods, produce, full-service deli items, bakery goods, household essentials, home décor and pet supplies. The North Jacksonville club will have a […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest, Retailers
Kroger, Soda Health Launch Smart Benefits Program
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., and Soda Health Inc. have launched a Smart Benefits program, combining Kroger Health’s services with Soda Health’s “&more” platform. This program allows participating Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and employer benefits program recipients to receive certain pharmacy, nutrition services and other eligible benefits at The Kroger Co.’s Family […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Campaign Provides 4.8M Meals
During its annual “Holidays Without Hunger” campaign, Food Lion Feeds helped provide more than 4.8 million meals to 33 local Feeding America partner food banks, as well as hundreds of partner agencies throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. During the campaign from Nov. 8-Dec. 12, customers bought a pre-packed “Holidays Without Hunger” food box for […]