Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has launched its Our Brands Innovation Summit, a program to enhance and accelerate the selection of private brand items sold across the Kroger Family of Companies. The program is open to store brand suppliers of food and beverage, health, beauty and packaging. The summit supports the ongoing mission of Kroger’s Our Brands portfolio by […]
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Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Kroger Health Urges Customers To Get Flu Vaccinations
Cincinnati-based Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is urging customers to get vaccinated against the flu to ensure protection during peak flu season. “The first step in protecting yourself and others from the flu is to get vaccinated,” said Doug Cornelius, senior director of pharmacy operations, Kroger Health. “We are encouraging people […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Helps Community With Aid, Recovery
Southeastern Grocers, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has expanded its support of Florida customers and employees following the path of destruction from Hurricane Ian. SEG has reopened nearly all of its Florida stores and has extended its current in-store community donation benefiting the American Red Cross. Winn-Dixie also executed relief efforts this week with […]
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Kroger, Priority Health Announce Co-Branded Plans
Detroit-based Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan, and Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co., announced the launch of two co-branded Medicare plans with benefits and services that address people’s whole-health needs and well-being. The plans, PriorityMedicare + Kroger as well as PriorityMedicare D-SNP + Kroger, will be available in eight counties in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Supports World Central Kitchen With Fundraiser
In support of the communities devastated by Hurricane Ian, Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has launched a fundraiser to benefit the work of World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that provides meals to people impacted by humanitarian, natural and community crises. The Fresh Market began a three-week register roundup fundraiser on Oct. 5 and will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', Executive News, West
Bashas’ Enhances Leadership Team With Three Promotions
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores is bolstering talent among the leadership teams at two of its brands, AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City. Each of these shifts play a key role in plans for future growth and reaffirms the commitment of The Raley’s Companies to maintain and support the integrity each store brand. After nearly 30 years […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Reveals Winner Of $50K Donation In Charity Challenge
Culminating its weeks-long Community Choice Charity Challenge, Bashas’ named C4 Foundation the grand prize winner of a $50,000 donation during a special event Sept. 23 at a Bashas’ supermarket in Tempe, Arizona. The challenge, part of the grocer’s 90th anniversary celebration, invited people to vote their favorite charities forward for a chance to win a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Begins New Promotion On Rewards Loyalty Program
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]