Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has announced a new promotion through its flexible rewards loyalty program, allowing customers to redeem rewards points for store brand products at reduced point requirements. The new promotion comes as Giant celebrates the milestone of serving one million Flexible Rewards program members, as well as the program winning Best-In-Class at the 2022 Loyalty360 […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
SEG Extends Donation Program For Disaster Relief In Florida
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced the extension of its community donation program to benefit the American Red Cross and plans for additional relief activations in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian. The grocer is assessing storm damage throughout all Florida Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Marks Anniversary Of Zero Hunger, Zero Waste Plan
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. celebrated the five-year anniversary of its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social and environmental impact plan. Launched in 2017, the program remains the centerpiece of the company’s environmental, social and governance strategy. It is widely recognized as an industry-leading platform for collective action and systems change. “As America’s largest grocer, Kroger […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
United Supermarkets Donates $100K To Wallace Theater
On Sept. 29, United Supermarkets presented The Wallace Theater with a check for $100,000 to help complete the renovation and restoration of the nearly century-old building. Since 1928, The Wallace Theater has been a cornerstone of Downtown Levelland, Texas, and has been revived to serve as a hub for community events, entertainment and the arts […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Walmart Opens Next Generation Fulfillment Center In Joliet, IL
On Sept. 29, leaders from Walmart, government officials and community members celebrated the grand opening of its 1,100,00-square-foot next generation fulfillment center at 3501 S. Brandon Rd. in Joliet, Illinois. Walmart’s fulfillment center stores millions of items that are picked, packed and shipped to customers. The facility also fulfills marketplace items shipped by Walmart Fulfillment Services, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Expands Goals To Fight Hunger, Inspire Healthy Eating
In support of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies will contribute new goals and initiatives designed to help break the cycle of hunger and empower nutrition and health through technology and information. “At Albertsons Companies, our purpose is to bring people together around the joys of food and to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Joins American Cancer Society For Campaign
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is joining the American Cancer Society’s movement to celebrate breast cancer survivors with a donation campaign. Throughout October, all stores will offer shoppers the option of donating $1, $3 or $5 at checkout or rounding up their total at self-checkout, with 100 percent of the donation going to the American […]
Posted inSouthwest, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Whole Foods
Walmart Jumps Into Roblox With Virtual Universe
Bentonville, Arkansas-based is launching two new immersive experiences in the metaverse mega-platform, Roblox. Called Walmart Land and Walmart’s Universe of Play, the spaces offer interactive content and entertainment for customers, bringing to life the best of Walmart’s “aisles” in a virtual world. Walmart Land will bring fashion, style, beauty and entertainment items to the global […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Midwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open First Indiana Location
BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its first store in Indiana on Sept. 30. The opening of the store at 13210 Tegler Drive in Noblesville will bring the retailer’s number of U.S. locations to 231. The new club will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site and offer members low fuel prices, with the opportunity to earn extra savings through BJ’s […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Expands To Go Services At 24 Additional Stores
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has expanded its Food Lion To Go grocery pick up service to 24 more stores in North Carolina and Kentucky. The grocer is offering shoppers the first pickup for free. Customers can confirm availability and place orders through the Food Lion To Go website or the Food Lion To Go app. Shoppers can also […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Stater Bros. To Open New Location In Riverside, CA
Stater Bros. Markets will hold the grand opening of its newest store Sept. 28 at 7200 Arlington Ave., No. 102, Riverside, California. The store occupies 49,480 square feet of a former 94,500-square-foot Kmart building. The grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the Norte Vista High School Band will provide live entertainment. Stater Bros. Charities will present […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Announces Upgraded Experience For Holiday Season
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is offering better value and convenience for customers as they start their holiday shopping. More than half of Walmart customers will start their holiday shopping research in October. The retailer has announced price investments for more savings, three new and expanded returns options, a broader assortment with more top gifts, a new community […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Nonfood Items, West
Albertsons To Bring Services, Resources To Local Community
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced a new partnership with WinnCompanies to bring essential services to more than 133,000 residents across 520 properties nationally. The collaboration will provide grocery, prescription and vaccination resources to seniors and families, reducing accessibility barriers and fostering the company’s commitment to support health and well-being. “We recognize that many people […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger CIO Shares Grocer’s Strategy At Groceryshop Expo
At the Groceryshop convention Sept. 21 in Las Vegas, Kroger Co. CIO and SVP Yael Cosset shared the grocer’s strategy and changes in shopping trends. “We know our customers have different needs based on their daily lives and the question becomes: What, when and how? Our seamless ecosystem brings all of these factors together, without asking the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ To Donate $50K To Nonprofit For Anniversary Celebration
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Bashas’ will present $50,000 to a charity as part of its Community Choice Charity Challenge. The winning charity will be announced during an event Sept. 23 at the Bashas’ store at McClintock and Warner in Tempe, Arizona. Since mid-July, shoppers were able to cast votes for their favorite […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford To Open New Supermarket In Scarborough, ME
Hannaford Supermarkets has announced plans to open a second store in Scarborough, Maine, at 417 Payne Road. The 58,000-square-foot store at Payne Road will offer thousands of natural and organic products, as well as store-brand offerings such as Taste of Inspirations, Hannaford and Nature’s Promise. Hannaford expects to begin construction in early 2023 and open […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Open Store In Brighton, CO
Natural Grocers has announced the opening of a new store on Sept. 30 in Brighton, Colorado. The store, located at 903 S. 8th Ave., will be the company’s 43rd location in its home state. Natural Grocers will host an official ribbon-cutting and donation ceremony with Chelsea Manley, special events and promotions manager of the Food Bank of […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Celebrates Family Meals Month With Campaign
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Festival Foods is celebrating Family Meals Month with a variety of programs, insights and recipe ideas. It focuses on helping families enjoy meals through its Food for Neighbors program, which supports about 40 food pantries across Wisconsin. The Festival Foods Mealtime Mentors are encouraging contributions throughout the month and is sharing stories of how guests, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Expands Financial Counseling Services To Employees
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced a new collaboration that provides financial counseling opportunities for its employees. The grocer is piloting a new program to expand its work with Goldman Sachs Ayco to support employees seeking to achieve financial goals. “With six generations making up our workforce, we know our employees are in different places […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Introduces Health Initiative With $1.5M Donation
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets and the Hannaford Charitable Foundation announced more than $1.5 million in donations to support the prioritization of wholesome, fresh and nutritious foods as part of a comprehensive health care plan for under-resourced individuals and families in New England and New York. The donation is the element of Hannaford’s new “Eat Well, Be Well […]