C&S Wholesale Grocers has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 413 stores, eight distribution centers and two offices that have become available in connection with the proposed merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. Subject to fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including FTC and other governmental clearance, and the completion of the […]
Category: Corporate Store News
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Seeking Local, Diverse Suppliers
Southeastern Grocers Inc.’s Local & Diverse Supplier Connect event Nov. 1 will allow it to collaborate with underrepresented suppliers and, in turn, provide stores with an expanded variety of locally relevant and diverse products. The virtual event will focus on sourcing items across grocery, household, fresh, frozen, personal care, pet and baby merchandise, among other […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Dollar General Shares Support For Jacksonville, FL
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has announced ongoing support for Jacksonville, Florida, following a shooting Aug. 26 that left four people, including the gunman, dead at one of its stores in the city’s New Town area. The company’s support includes initial resource commitments, as well as plans to continue evaluating how it can best support employees, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Celebrates Hunger Action Month With Donation Campaign
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co.’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has begun its annual Hunger Action Month Campaign, giving customers the option to round up at the register and donate to their local food bank. Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month is an annual nationwide event to spread awareness and encourage consumers and corporate chains, such as […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Deals, Donations
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. is kicking off a month of anniversary deals for its customers, as well as making a $100,000 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. The four weeks of anniversary deals, available to customers with a Giant or Martin’s card, are set for Sept. 1-28, with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Offers Free Virtual Cooking Classes
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has added new virtual nutrition programs and social media videos to its monthly schedule to celebrate Family Meals Month in September. The cooking classes, which are free to Weis Rewards Card holders, are designed by Weis Markets’ team of registered dietitians to accommodate various customer needs and inspire their next meal. Family […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Donates $500K During Charity Classic
Lubbock, Texas-based The United Family and its vendor partners raised $500,000 for 26 nonprofits through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which took place Aug. 27-28. Before the annual dinner on Sunday night, checks were presented to the 26 groups in a recognition event. Since its inception in the early 1990s, the Jacky […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Eagle Shares Executive Promotions, Names Artman As CEO
Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle Inc. has announced several executive promotions, including the appointment of Bill Artman as CEO. During his almost 40-year tenure with the company, Artman has served in various executive leadership roles, including president of supermarkets, EVP and SVP of retail operations. As a result, he has developed a deep understanding of Giant Eagle’s […]