Aldi is the fastest growing retailer of wine and beer. That’s according to Arlin Zajmi, director of national buying and certified wine specialist for Aldi, who flew to Atlanta from company headquarters in Batavia, Illinois, to participate in a store tour for journalists at the grocer’s store in Buckhead in mid-July. “The alcohol category has […]
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Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Franklin To Receive IFPA’s Retail Produce Manager Of The Year Award
Brad Franklin, produce manager for Tops Friendly Markets in Towanda, Pennsylvania, will receive the 2024 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award. For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction, Franklin is one of 20 produce managers nationwide being recognized from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) with this distinction. “Brad […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest
Kroger Holds Grand Reopening For Forney, TX, Store
Kroger held a grand reopening for a remodeled store Sept. 11 at 500 Marketplace Blvd. in Forney, Texas, following months of improvements to the site. The event kicked off a special weekly advertisement featuring exclusive savings through Sept. 17, including 20 cents off per gallon at the store’s fuel center with a Kroger Rewards Card […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Debuts New Market Street Store In Amarillo, TX
The United Family debuted its new Market Street location Sept. 10 in Amarillo, Texas, to media and community members with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, as well as store tours. The store – the 99th location for the grocer – opened to the public on Sept. 11. This store continues the modern evolution of the company’s […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Collegiate Hunger Challenge Tackles Hunger Relief On Campus
A collaboration between Food Lion Feeds and North Carolina Campus Engagement continues to empower student hunger ambassadors at 14 North Carolina colleges and universities. The ambassadors create awareness about food insecurity and compete against one another to collect the most food for neighbors experiencing hunger through the Food Lion Feeds Collegiate Hunger Challenge. Food Lion Feeds […]
Posted inFeature, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Southeast
‘Aldi Math’ Keeps Retailer Focused On Saving Customers Money
Aldi hosted a behind-the-scenes tour of its store in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta on July 17 to communicate how it can save area shoppers money – it estimates up to 40 percent – on groceries. The tour was hosted by Shaun O’Keefe, regional VP based out of the Aldi’s Jefferson, Georgia, distribution center. “What […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Shares Plans For New Philadelphia Store
The Giant Co. has shared plans for a new 50,000-square-foot store store at 701 Cathedral Road in the Andorra neighborhood of Philadelphia. “Since the opening of our first Giant in the city in 2011, we’ve been honored to be the grocery store of choice for so many customers across Philadelphia,” said John Ruane, president. “We can’t wait to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest, Save A Lot
Save A Lot, Yellow Banana To Reopen 6 Remodeled Chicago Stores
Save A Lot and Yellow Banana, a retail grocery platform that owns and operates Save A Lot locations, are reopening six remodeled stores in different neighborhoods across Chicago. The six stores have undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations, highlighting Save A Lot’s and Yellow Banana’s commitment to provide access to fresh, affordable groceries while supporting […]