Zaandam, Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize has announced the closing of its €1.5 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility. The new facility increases the total revolving commitments from €1-1.5 billion, reduces Ahold Delhaize’s borrowing costs, and extends the maturity date to December 2027, which may be further extended pursuant to two twelve-month extension options. The facility links the cost of borrowing to Ahold Delhaize’s annual […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Hosts Community Giveaways Ahead Of Grand Opening
On Dec. 14, Winn-Dixie will hold the grand opening ceremony for a store at 100 Little Cypress Drive in St. Johns, Florida. The celebration will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. with live entertainment and sampling. Following the grand opening, activities will continue from 2-6 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 2-7 p.m. on Dec. 16 […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Donates $30K To Nonprofits In North Carolina
Harris Teeter will donate $30,000 in gift cards to nonprofits in Moore County, including the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina – Sandhills and other local organizations. This donation will support recovery efforts after a long-lasting power outage. “We are deeply rooted in supporting our communities during times of crisis,” said Danna Robinson, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
New Seasons Market Recognized As Most Admired Company
Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market was recognized as the ninth “Most Admired Company” in the state by the Portland Business Journal, selected by 271 state’s top executives. Joining New Seasons Market – and more than 100 honorees – on the list are organizations like Columbia Sportswear Co., Intel and Nike, as well as the grocer’s peers in […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Food Lion Expands Home Delivery In Two States
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has expanded its home delivery service to new locations in Georgia and South Carolina. Customers in the additional delivery zip codes listed here can use Food Lion’s To Go website or the app to confirm availability and place orders. The delivery fee will be waived for the first order of $35 or […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hires Gmelich As SVP, CMO
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced that Alisa Gmelich has joined the company as SVP and CMO. Gmelich reports to Nick Konat, Sprouts president and COO, and will oversee the company’s marketing, advertising and customer engagement. “We’re thrilled to welcome Alisa to the Sprouts team,” Konat said. “Her experience in building brands and growing customer engagement will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Unveils Top Five Trends For 2023
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has released new information the retailer gathered on the top five trends for 2023. New global flavors continue to be part of food discovery. As some global cuisine has become mainstream, Eastern Mediterranean cuisine has brought aromatic flavors to enhance everyday dishes. Sauces, like Matbucha, are used as a condiment […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. To Open Benner Township Store Dec. 16
The Giant Company has announced that it will open a new store at 8 a.m. Dec. 16 at 2699 Benner Pike in Benner Township, Pennsylvania. The new 50,000-square-foot store will operate from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. and add more than 100 full- and part-time jobs to the Centre County community. “At The GIANT Company, we are a neighborhood […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Donates Gift Cards, Truckloads Of Water To Community
To help the community recover from a massive power outage in Moore County, North Carolina, Food Lion is donating $30,000 in gift cards to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. The cards will be distributed through the food bank’s partner agencies located in Moore County. The six Food Lion stores in the area […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open Store In Midlothian, VA
BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its new store Dec. 9 at 12201 Bridgewood Crossing Drive in Midlothian, Virginia. The retailer will have 235 U.S. clubs. The new club will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site with the opportunity to earn extra savings through BJ’s Fuel Saver Program. The Midlothian BJ’s Gas station will offer regular, premium and diesel fuels. “The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Walgreens Invites Vendors To Participate In Localization Summit
Deerfield, Illinois-based Walgreens will hold its annual Localization Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse, local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings with the merchants of the national drugstore chain. The virtual event, hosted by RangeMe and ECRM, provides local suppliers the opportunity to connect with the Walgreens merchandising team, share their products […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hosts National Hiring Events
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host a national hiring event Dec. 9-10 at all locations, excluding the Yuma, Arizona, store. The grocer has stores in 23 states with nearly 400 locations. Sprouts’ approach to grocery shopping means potential employees should share a passion for the fresh, natural and organic products offered throughout the store. Those […]
Posted inCentral Market, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Central Market Hosts Chef-Led Cooking Class Dec. 13
Central Market will host a chef-led cooking class Dec. 13 at its store in Plano, Texas. The store, located at 320 Coit Road, will host the gathering with Edward Lee, a James Beard award-winning chef. The event will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. and a book signing with Lee will occur from 5-5:45 p.m. Known […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, West
The Raley’s Cos. Launches Holiday Hope Food Drive
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Cos. has begun its Holiday Hope Drive, collecting donations from customers and employees for local Feeding America partners to help those facing food insecurity. The Raley’s Cos. and their divisions, Raley’s, Bashas’ and fieldTRUE, have united to fight hunger within their communities by committing 100 percent of customer donations made […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Releases Comment On FTC’s Second Request
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has received a request for additional information from the Federal Trade Commission as part of the regulatory review process for its merger with Albertsons Cos. Kroger issued the following statement: “Kroger looks forward to realizing the compelling benefits this merger will offer, including enhancing competition, lowering prices for customers, improving access to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Hosts Own Brand Supplier Forum
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is hosting a two-day Own Brand Supplier Forum to collaborate with partners and cultivate relationships with new suppliers. The forum event will begin Jan. 25 with a virtual session for suppliers. The event will feature a presentation from CMO Dewayne Rabon about SEG’s strategy and vision for own brands in 2023 […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, West
Gelson’s Celebrates Store Reopening In Encino, CA
Gelson’s has announced the grand reopening of its store at 16450 Ventura Blvd in Encino, Calfornia. The celebration will take place at select times Dec. 9-11. The relaunched Gelson’s Encino includes a remodeled Wine Cellar, Wolfgang Puck, Floral and Viktor Benes. The grand reopening will feature various vendor samples (such as wine and other center store options), kitchen […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Launches Retail Media Program
Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has launched its retail media program, BJ’s Media Edge, using Microsoft PromoteIQ. The program offers brands an advertising solution to connect with the club’s members. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Microsoft and offer brand partners a highly effective, omnichannel approach in order to increase brand exposure to our members,” said Rachael […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds, College Football Teams Provide 828K Meals
Throughout the 2022 college football season, Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds partnered with 33 higher education institutions to provide 828,000 meals to local food banks. For every sack, the grocer’s foundation provided 1,000 meals per school to each of their local Feeding America member food bank. The foundation was founded in 2014 by the grocer […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Ahold Delhaize Updates CO2 Emission Reductions Target
Ahold Delhaize has announced the update of its interim CO2 emissions reduction target for its entire value chain (scope 3) to at least 37 percent by 2030, and to become net-zero by 2050. For its own operations (scope 1 and 2), the company remains committed to become net-zero by 2040 with an interim target of […]