Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has announced several appointments to strengthen its leadership team and advance the company’s omnichannel strategy. Manuel Haro, who joined the company in 2012 and serves as divisional VP of Greater Philadelphia, has been promoted to the role of VP of finance and strategy. With 20 years of retail and CPG experience, Haro will […]
Category: Corporate Store News
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Launches General Stores At Getaway Outposts
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has partnered with Getaway, a health and wellness hospitality company, to bring The General Store by Walmart to select Getaway Outposts. The mini-retail experience will include seasonal products, sourced from Walmart and curated by the outdoor experts at Getaway. Items may include hiking gear, leisure activities and campfire equipment, including FujiFilm Camera, Lodge […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Kroger Delivery Opens Fulfillment Center In Dallas
The Kroger Co. has opened of a new customer fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas. Powered by the Ocado Group, the center will use advanced robotics technology and creative solutions to provide delivery services in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “Kroger’s fast-growing seamless ecosystem takes the promise of zero compromise to the next level, with Kroger Delivery bringing the freshest […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Provides 16M Meals For Child Hunger Campaign
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds helped to provide more than 16 million meals to fight child hunger through its third annual Summers Without Hunger campaign. “For kids who count on school meal programs during the school year, summer break could mean three months of worry and hunger,” said Lauren Biedron, VP of corporate partnerships […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, West
Raley’s Promotes Wingo To SVP Of Operations
West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s Operating Division has promoted Levi Wingo to SVP of operations. He most recently served as VP of operations. In his new role, Levi Wingo will continue to oversee all store operations for its 121 stores and also the pharmacy operations, facilities and construction teams. “Levi is an innovative leader with deep operating […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Supermarkets Completes Upgrades, Enhancements
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has completed a series of store upgrades to stores across the Northeast. During the first six months of 2022, Hannaford celebrated five store remodels resulting in enhanced services with a focus on customer convenience, including a greater selection of grab-and-go meal options, organic and gluten-free items, expanded pharmacies, additional self-checkout kiosks and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion, Meals On Wheels Donate $450K For Seniors In Need
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds has donated $450,000 to Meals on Wheels America to support hunger-relief initiatives and expand senior nutrition services in 13 communities where Food Lion operates. The 13 local Meals on Wheels programs collectively serve 18,000 seniors annually. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, one in eight seniors experienced food insecurity. Since […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods To Open Location In Hartford, WI
Skogen’s Festival Foods will open its newest location Aug. 12 at 1275 Bell Avenue in Hartford, Wisconsin. The store will be open daily from 5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Festival Foods, said the company is excited to expand to Hartford and serve new guests who seek selection, value and service excellence. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Publishes Better Neighbor Report
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has published its second annual Better Neighbor Report, which is an account of its efforts throughout 2021 across areas of charitable giving, education, partnerships, innovation and development. “We believe transparency brings both accountability and change, and we recognize the important role we play as a local retailer and essential service in our communities,” […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Eagle Named ‘Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion’
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Giant Eagle Inc. has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities. This recognition was bestowed following a 100-percent score on the 2022 Disability Inclusion Index benchmark. The DEI measured: culture and leadership; enterprise-wide access; employment practices; community engagement; supplier diversity; […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Yellow Banana Receives Grant To Upgrade Save A Lot Locations
Yellow Banana, the owner and operator of eight Save A Lot locations in the Chicagoland area, has announced the receipt of a $13.5 million Community Development Grant from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the city of Chicago. The grant will enable Yellow Banana to invest in upgrades to its Chicago stores, as well as to reopen a location […]
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, West
Stater Bros. Announces Marketing Partnership With Toyota Arena
Ontario, California-based Toyota Arena has announced a partnership with Stater Bros. Markets. Guests of the arena will soon be able to experience the new branding of the North Patio, which will include live concerts featuring local bands and up-and-coming professional talent. “We are thrilled to welcome Stater Bros. Markets as a partner to Toyota Arena,” said […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, National
Kroger Participates In National Convening On Hunger, Nutrition
The Kroger Co. participated July 14 in the National Convening to inform the White House Conference on hunger, nutrition and health at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. The one-day event brought together different viewpoints to identify and discuss solutions for the crises around hunger, nutrition and diet-related chronic disease. “Kroger’s position at the nexus of fresh […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Breaks Guinness World Records Title For Anniversary Celebration
Bashas’ has been named the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest doughnut mosaic (logo). Hundreds of people gathered July 12 at Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, to witness the attempt. Building a record-breaking doughnut mosaic is just one activity that the grocer has in place to celebrate its 90th anniversary. To learn […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network To New Locations
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the addition of spoke facilities in Nashville, Tennessee, and Maywood, Illinois. Working in conjunction with nearby fulfillment centers, Kroger Delivery will now reach customers in the greater Nashville and the Chicago metro areas. “Kroger Delivery offers customers a truly differentiated service. Orders are transported in refrigerated trucks and delivered […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Breaks Ground In Rio Rancho, NM
Representatives of The United Family joined with city officials and developers to break ground on a new Market Street grocery store in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This location will be part of the new the Village at Rio Rancho shopping center, and is slated for a fall 2023 opening. While the Rio Rancho community is familiar with The […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Introduces Boost Loyalty Membership For Customers
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the national launch of Boost by Kroger, which represents the latest expansion of its loyalty program. The annual membership provides customers unlimited free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more, fuel discounts of up to $1 per gallon and additional savings on Our Brands products. Kroger estimates the membership can save […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Donates $140K To Feeding America
Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced a donation of $140,000 to seven Feeding America network food banks in the Southeast to help combat food insecurity among children during the summer. “At Southeastern Grocers, we are committed to improving the quality of life and well-being of our associates, customers and local […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Donates $140K To Pittsburgh Community
BJ’s Wholesale Club is supporting the Pittsburgh community through the work of the BJ’s Charitable Foundation, with more than $140,000 in donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DonorsChoose and the Pittsburgh YMCA. BJ’s opened its first Pittsburgh area club last year in South Fayette, and opened its second Pittsburgh area club in April at Ross […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart+ Adds InHome Delivery Through Membership Program
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart and its InHome Delivery Service, which delivers groceries, is available as an optional add-on within Walmart+. The previous two standalone memberships have partnered to bring all delivery capabilities into a single experience, allowing new and current members to choose the membership plan that appeals to them based on the type of delivery […]