As part of its five-year plan that aims to expand 10 percent year over year, Sprouts Farmers Market opened its 400th store Sept. 8 at 640 W. Cuthbert Blvd. in Haddon Township, New Jersey. The Sprouts’ Haddon Township store marks the 23rd store opening for Sprouts this year. Each location adheres to a specific design […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Relocated Whole Foods Market Opens Oct. 4 In Springfield, VA
Whole Foods Market is relocating its store in Springfield, Virginia, from 8402 Old Keene Mill Road to 6426 Springfield Plaza. The new 49,499-square-foot store will open Oct. 4, replacing the previous site, which is more than 25 years old. Designed with cool tones and an open atmosphere, the new location is double the size of […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Corporate Store News, National
C&S To Purchase 413 Stores From Kroger, Albertsons Proposed Merger
C&S Wholesale Grocers has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 413 stores, eight distribution centers and two offices that have become available in connection with the proposed merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. Subject to fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including FTC and other governmental clearance, and the completion of the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Seeking Local, Diverse Suppliers
Southeastern Grocers Inc.’s Local & Diverse Supplier Connect event Nov. 1 will allow it to collaborate with underrepresented suppliers and, in turn, provide stores with an expanded variety of locally relevant and diverse products. The virtual event will focus on sourcing items across grocery, household, fresh, frozen, personal care, pet and baby merchandise, among other […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Dollar General Shares Support For Jacksonville, FL
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has announced ongoing support for Jacksonville, Florida, following a shooting Aug. 26 that left four people, including the gunman, dead at one of its stores in the city’s New Town area. The company’s support includes initial resource commitments, as well as plans to continue evaluating how it can best support employees, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Celebrates Hunger Action Month With Donation Campaign
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co.’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has begun its annual Hunger Action Month Campaign, giving customers the option to round up at the register and donate to their local food bank. Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month is an annual nationwide event to spread awareness and encourage consumers and corporate chains, such as […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Deals, Donations
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. is kicking off a month of anniversary deals for its customers, as well as making a $100,000 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. The four weeks of anniversary deals, available to customers with a Giant or Martin’s card, are set for Sept. 1-28, with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Offers Free Virtual Cooking Classes
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has added new virtual nutrition programs and social media videos to its monthly schedule to celebrate Family Meals Month in September. The cooking classes, which are free to Weis Rewards Card holders, are designed by Weis Markets’ team of registered dietitians to accommodate various customer needs and inspire their next meal. Family […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Donates $500K During Charity Classic
Lubbock, Texas-based The United Family and its vendor partners raised $500,000 for 26 nonprofits through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which took place Aug. 27-28. Before the annual dinner on Sunday night, checks were presented to the 26 groups in a recognition event. Since its inception in the early 1990s, the Jacky […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Eagle Shares Executive Promotions, Names Artman As CEO
Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle Inc. has announced several executive promotions, including the appointment of Bill Artman as CEO. During his almost 40-year tenure with the company, Artman has served in various executive leadership roles, including president of supermarkets, EVP and SVP of retail operations. As a result, he has developed a deep understanding of Giant Eagle’s […]
Posted inAssociation News, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
FMI Announces 2023 Community Uplift Award Recipients
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced recipients of the 2023 Community Uplift Awards. Out of 18 nominations, three community uplift programs were selected by a panel of judges as recipients for their standout efforts in addressing food insecurity and neighborhood health needs and programs that influence social impact. The 2023 Community Uplift Award recipients include The Giant Co., Hy-Vee Inc. and Brookshire Grocery […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co. Awards $300K In Scholarships To 120 Students
Cincinatti-based The Kroger Co. Foundation has named the Kroger Scholars for the 2023-24 academic year, awarding $300,000 to 120 students. All scholars are the children of Kroger employees and receive $2,500 toward any accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational program. Launched in 2008, the Kroger Scholars Program has awarded more than $4.8 million […]
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The Fresh Market Holding Maui Wildfire Fundraiser
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is holding a five-day register campaign at all 160 of its stores to raise money for those affected by the deadly wildfires in Hawaii. The roundup fundraiser, which runs through Aug. 27, encourages shoppers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the difference being donated to […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast
BJ’s Bringing Third Store To Volunteer State
BJ’s Wholesale Club third location in Tennessee – and its 244th nationwide – will be built in Goodlettsville, joining sites in La Vergne (opened in spring) and Mt. Juliet (coming this fall). The Goodlettsville store will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site, offering members lower fuel prices, with the opportunity to earn additional savings through BJ’s […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Donates Food, School Supplies For Students
In honor of its 100th anniversary and the start of a new school year, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. is donating 10,000 bags of food, hygiene products and school supplies to help students. Over the next two weeks, Giant and Martin’s employees will work with 36 local organizations to pack and distribute bags, providing kids […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Sprouts’ Garden Program Grows To 24 More Schools
Two dozen schools in 23 states across the U.S. will receive a new or refreshed learning garden as part of Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation’s “24 Gardens in 24 Hours in 24 Communities” contest. Launched in April to celebrate Earth Month, the three-month process drew more than 3,000 nominations from customers. A list of the 24 […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Dollar General Opens Distribution Center In Blair, NE
Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its distribution center in Blair, Nebraska, on Aug. 19 with employees, their families and elected officials. The grand opening ceremony included a donation to Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph’s Coat. The Dollar General Blair distribution center is the company’s first dual facility combining the efficiencies of traditional and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Supports Wildfire Relief Efforts In Maui
The Kroger Co. will direct $100,000 in disaster relief for those affected by the wildfires in Hawaii. This support will include a $50,000 grant from The Kroger Co. Foundation and $50,000 in food donations to the Maui Food Bank, a Feeding America-affiliated food bank coordinating local relief efforts. “The devastation caused by the wildfires in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Local Suppliers Ready To Take LEAP With Whole Foods
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has announced the cohorts for two tracks of the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) – Early Growth and On the Verge. Launched along with the inaugural Early Growth cohort in 2022, the LEAP initiative advances Whole Foods’ core value of partnering with local suppliers for access to tailored educational […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Stater Bros. Charities Donates $30K To Bob Hope USO
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Charities, the philanthropic arm of Stater Bros. Markets, partnered with Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling for its Give Back program during National Military Appreciation Month. The program ran for the entire month of May, during which Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling committed to donating 25 cents per eligible product purchased to Bob Hope USO. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling donated […]