Encino, California-based Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to president and CEO, following the departure of Rob McDougall, who retired after 15 years with Gelson’s at the end of the year. In a Sept. 9 internal email to Gelson’s employees that he shared with The Shelby Report, McDougall announced his intent to retire. He attributed the decision […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Price Chopper/Market 32 Earns URAC Reaccreditation
Price Chopper/Market 32 Supermarkets, a Schenectady, New York-based Northeast Grocery Inc. operating company, announced that its specialty pharmacy has been reaccredited under URAC’s Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation 4.0 standards. The company launched specialty pharmacy services in 2015. URAC promotes health care quality by setting high standards for clinical practice, consumer protections, performance measurement, operations infrastructure and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Sam’s Club Announces New Clubs, Supply Chain Enhancements
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart Inc., has announced plans to open more than 30 new stores over the next several years. The first location, which is planned in Florida, is slated to open in 2024. In addition, the company has a multiple-year plan to invest and modernize its supply chain through new distribution […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, Southeast
SEG Chief Shares Keys To Weathering Industry Storms
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” Southeastern Grocers President and CEO Anthony Hucker referenced the quote from Winston Churchill during his remarks at the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando, Florida. Hucker shared photos from Mexico Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Michael made landfall as a Category 5 storm in October 2018. He noted […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Hires New VP, Merchandising Food Service
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has hired Nathan Baldwin as VP of merchandising food service. In this new role, his responsibilities include overseeing a team and leading all the aspects of The Fresh Market’s new “kitchens” inclusive of design, workflow, operations, product selection, merchandising, profit and loss accountability. He will report directly to Dan Portnoy, CMO. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion, Novant Health Launch Food Pharmacy Pilot Program
Food Lion is launching a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. The program provides qualified participants access to food and encourages them to make healthy lifestyle choices to achieve sustained health. Throughout the two-year pilot program, Food Lion will distribute about 3,000 boxes that contain […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Hosts Health Partner Round Up Campaign
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has launched its Health Partner Round Up Campaign to benefit health nonprofits. Through April 4, shoppers can round up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar at all stores, excluding the Outer Banks and Hampton Roads locations, to benefit the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, JDRF and the Muscular Dystrophy […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Shares 2023 Food Trend Predictions
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has shared its Food Trends Report, which predicts emerging food trends and consumer behaviors for the upcoming year. The fifth-annual report centers on America’s continued eat-at-home habits as pandemic concerns subside with consumers seeking to make up for lost time and celebrate everything from life’s special moments to everyday milestones by entertaining and cooking […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Retailer’s Foundation Donates $1M For Food Assistance
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds has donated $1 million to grow partnerships with Feeding America and No Kid Hungry. The funding will support both organizations in meeting the increased demand for food assistance by building capacity so more meals can be delivered to families throughout the retailer’s 10-state footprint. “Our partnerships with Feeding America […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Rewards Program Gives $200M To Charities In Five Years
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. and its community rewards program have directed more than $200 million in charitable giving since 2017, donating to thousands of local organizations across America. Established two decades ago, the Kroger Community Rewards program allows loyalty members to select a local charity to benefit from their purchases. “We are incredibly proud to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Expands Flashfood Program In Northeast
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has expanded availability of Flashfood, a digital marketplace that reduces food waste at the retail level by connecting consumers with discounted food nearing its best by date, across 34 Massachusetts stores, 21 Rhode Island locations and 11 of its Cape Cod and Nantucket stores. Since its launch with Stop & Shop in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Save A Lot Contributes 130K Food Bags To Charities Nationwide
Save A Lot donated more than 130,000 bags of high-quality food to local charities fighting hunger as part of its Bags for a Brighter Holiday effort. Throughout November and December, Save A Lot customers supported local communities by purchasing pre-assembled bags of food that were donated to numerous local and regional food banks and pantries. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
CEO McMullen Discusses Kroger’s Purpose At NRF Big Show
Rodney McMullen, CEO of Cincinnati-based Kroger Co., joined Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation president and CEO, for a conversation on the grocer’s purpose of “Feeding the Human Spirit” at the NRF Big Show. McMullen discussed how Kroger continues to serve customers and employees in an ever-changing, competitive grocery industry. “Fundamentally, we know the grocery business […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Big Y Donates 1.5M Meals To Food Banks During Campaign
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has donated 1.5 million meals to food banks during its Sack Hunger campaign. Its annual campaign provides funds for the four food banks within its two state marketing area. In turn, these food banks support local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, day care centers and other organizations. Its goal is to maximize […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food To Hold Store Opening In Crofton, MD
Giant Food will hold a grand opening of a new store Jan. 20 at 1649 Crofton Center in Crofton, Maryland. The location will bring more than 200 new jobs to the local community and features upgraded amenities and departments. It will also offer expanded natural and organic selections, a gourmet cheese section, full-service meat and seafood departments and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Proceeds With Payment Of Special Dividend
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the Washington Supreme Court has denied a motion by the attorney general of Washington to hear an appeal from the trial court’s denial of its request to enjoin the company from paying its previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend. The special dividend was first scheduled to be […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast
Kroger Atlanta Division Donates $286K To Fight Statewide Hunger
Kroger’s Atlanta Division has announced that its customers and employees in Georgia raised more than $286,000 in seven weeks to fight hunger across Georgia. The funds were raised through its Holiday Hunger Round-up campaign and will be directed to The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, with 100 percent of customer donations going […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, West
The Raley’s Companies Raise $2.96M During Holiday Hope Drive
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies’ Holiday Hope Drive raised $2.96 million for local Feeding America partners in its communities. The effort at Raley’s, Bashas’ and fieldTRUE secured donations from customers and employees for local food banks. One hundred percent of the donations stay in the local community where they were given. Serving communities is at the heart of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Shares Valentine’s Day Offerings
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is preparing for Valentine’s Day festivities by offering customers several ready-to-cook meals through Feb. 13. Customers can order online or in-store by 2 p.m. through Feb. 13 and pick up Feb. 10-14: Valentine’s Meal for two people – $59.99 Choice of two: Chateaubriand Cut Filet Mignon, Ultimate Lump Crab Cakes, Wild North Atlantic […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Launches Resolution Reset Event
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is inviting customers to its annual Resolution Reset Event through Jan. 21. The event will run in-stores at the time when many abandon their New Year’s Resolutions and could use some extra motivation. Customers will enjoy savings, sweepstakes and community educational efforts, designed to help keep wellness goals beyond the first few weeks of […]