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Tops Begins Annual Checkout Hunger Campaign

Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has begun its annual Check Out Hunger campaign, which will run in all of its stores through Feb. 4. Tops’ annual campaign has helped raise more than $5,140,377 for participating food banks since 2006.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that more than 34 million people are food insecure, nine […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Honors MLK With In-Store Fundraiser

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has announced its in-store fundraising campaign in support of Jack and Jill of America on Jan. 16. The company hopes to raise $60,000 or more to JJOA’s College Graduation Assistance Program Fund by donating a portion of its sales at stores nationwide. The GAP Fund is used to provide scholarship endowments to satisfy tuition debt of students […]

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Hannaford Adds New Store, Upgrades Eight Locations

During the last six months of 2022, Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets welcomed the addition of a new store in its western footprint and completed upgrades at eight stores. The highlight of the latter half of the year occurred in September with the grand opening of a store in Brunswick, New York, its 185th overall. The 49,000-square-foot […]

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Weis Markets Offers Grocery Delivery Through Instacart

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has partnered with Instacart to offer same-day grocery delivery from 133 stores in Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania.  “We are committed to offering our customers more convenient grocery options, from in-store shopping to online ordering with pick-up or delivery,” said Maria Rizzo, Weis Markets VP of marketing and advertising. “This partnership unlocks […]

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Giant Food Announces ‘Healthier Together’ Virtual Series

Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has announced a five-week “Healthier Together” virtual series of free online nutrition and healthy living classes. The series will run from Jan. 17-Feb. 14 and will be hosted by Giant’s team of registered dietitian nutritionists, who will provide guidance, inspiration, recipe and product suggestions for those looking to kick off a healthy new year. […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, West

Natural Grocers To Celebrate Grand Opening In McCall, ID

Natural Grocers will hold a store grand opening celebration Jan. 18 at 209 N. 3rd St. in McCall, Idaho. This will be the fifth location in the state. Natural Grocers’ good4u crew will begin the festivities at 8:20 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to Heartland Hunger & Resources Center, followed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with representatives from the McCall Chamber of […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, West

Cardenas Markets Accepting Applications For Scholarship Program

The Cardenas Markets Foundation is providing $192,000 in scholarship funds to students in the areas where the Ontario, California-based grocer operates.   In sum, 64 scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded for the 2023 academic year, which reflects a $15,000 increase in scholarship funds from the 2022 academic year.  Recipients will be selected based on their academic […]

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Whole Foods To Open Store In New York City’s Financial District

Whole Foods Market will open a new 42,000-square-foot store Jan. 11 in One Wall Street at 66 Broadway in New York City. The new location’s product assortment features more than 1,000 items from New York City and the surrounding area, hand-picked by John Lawson, local forager for Whole Foods Market’s Northeast region. Features of the […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Simple Truth Brand

Cincinnati-based Kroger Co.’s Simple Truth brand is marking its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of offering customers foods made with simple ingredients. “A decade ago, Simple Truth was born when we identified that our customers wanted a simpler way to shop for free-from and organic products,” said Juan De Paoli, VP of Our Brands. “The mission we […]

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Natural Grocers Provides Free Filtered Water In Midland, TX

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is offering free filtered water to those affected by a boil-water notice in Midland, Texas. Free water is available to Midland residents and nearby communities until the notice is lifted. Due to the recent water main break in the supply line from ground source water and issues at the city’s water plant, the city is not able […]

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Kroger Health Introduces New Brand Campaign

Cincinnati-based Kroger Health has unveiled its new brand campaign, “A World of Care is In-Store.” The campaign focuses on the ways customers can take advantage of the wide variety of expert and credible health services conveniently available to them in their hometown grocery store.  “‘A World of Care Is In-Store’ speaks to [our mission],” said […]

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The Giant Co. Offers Virtual Classes With Dietitians

Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. will host free, live classes through Zoom for consumers in January and February. “Bring more balance to your meal planning this year,” said Holly Doan, dietitian. “Whether incorporating more produce, filling up with fiber or trying some new quick and easy meals, let The Giant Co. dietitians help you start fresh […]

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Price Rite, Coventry Patriots Football Donate Food, Essentials

Price Rite and the Coventry Patriots High School Football program – a varsity football team made up of students from Coventry, Windham RVT, Bolton and Lyman Memorial high schools – recently donated food and essentials to the Connecticut Foodshare organization. This donation is a part of their “Touchdowns for Hunger” campaign, where a sack of […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Recognized For Workplace Diversity By Newsweek

Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.” Food Lion, an omnichannel retailer with 82,000 employees serving communities across 10 states, has a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where workers have a sense of belonging. Founded in 1957, Food Lion is a company of Ahold […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, West

New Seasons Market Contributes $1.2M In 2022 Initiatives

Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market has contributed more than $1.2 million to community-based initiatives in 2022, surpassing its 2021 giving by $100,000. The grocer supports various organizations through its partnerships, such as Donate Dinner, Bag It Forward, Community Hunger Relief Fundraiser, Gift It!, Give!Guide and Cans for Kids.  “Being a contributing partner to our communities is […]

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Giant Food Debuts New Campaign Focused On Local Impact

Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has debuted its new brand campaign, “Find Your Local.” Its theme calls attention to Giant’s commitment to the communities it serves across areas of educational programs, partnerships and product offerings. Running through the end of 2023 and featuring four vignettes from real shoppers – Marcellus, Isabelle, Diane and Courtney, the spots highlight the […]

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Albertsons Cos. Provides Update On Legal Proceedings

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced that the State of Washington Supreme Court has granted the company’s motion to hold an expedited review of the temporary restraining order against its previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend. The date for the review has been moved from Feb. 9 to Jan. 17.  Albertsons Cos. continues to […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest

Schnucks Expands Flexforce Employment Option In Midwest

St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets is expanding its Flexforce employment option to additional locations in Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. Schnucks Flexforce employees can optimize work schedules by selecting shifts and store locations that best fit their personal schedules while creating opportunities for growth and learning at a pace determined by the worker.  Flexforce teammates are able […]