On March 29, The United Family and the Southern Division of Albertsons Companies presented the Amarillo Area Foundation with a check for $300,000, marking the conclusion of their Panhandle wildfire disaster relief register campaigns that ran March 8-23. The funds will go to the foundation’s Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund, helping those impacted by the wildfires. […]
Category: Corporate Store News
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Midwest, Southeast
BJ’s Plans 5 New Clubs In Southeast, Midwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club has shared plans to add five clubs to its footprint. The retailer previously announced plans to open 12 new clubs and 15 gas stations this fiscal year. The company has announced the following club locations: Maryville, Tennessee, in the Knoxville market. This will be BJ’s fourth location in Tennessee; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the company’s […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Maintains Energy Star Partner Status
For the 23rd consecutive year, Food Lion has received the Energy Star Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. The grocery retailer is the only company in the U.S. to receive the distinctive honor for so long. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sponsors the annual […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger, Nutri-Grain Donate $50K To No Kid Hungry
Kroger is partnering with Nutri-Grain to donate $50,000 to No Kid Hungry, which works with organizations, schools and community groups across Ohio, including the Children’s Hunger Alliance and Ohio School-Based Health Alliance. “Today, one in five kids face hunger. It doesn’t have to be this way, and we are proud to be a part of the solution […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Fills Backpacks With Food For Carolina Kids
As part of the company’s annual meeting, Harris Teeter store managers and directors, alongside leaders from the Harris Teeter Store Support Center, filled 13,500 backpacks with food for donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte, North Carolina. “It was inspiring to work alongside 300 of Harris Teeter’s valued ‘VolunTeeters’ to give […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
First Wave Of Closures Includes 600 Family Dollar Stores
In its fourth quarter financial report for 2023, Dollar Tree announced it will shutter 600 Family Dollar stores during the first half of this fiscal year, as well close an additional 370 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree locations as their leases expire over the next several years. The decision was made based on the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, National, Whole Foods
Study Reveals Top Grocers Based On Consumer Preference
Market Force’s newest syndicated research covering grocery retailers suggests that consumers are still focused on pricing and promotions, but that slowing inflation has allowed them to also choose grocers based on convenience, cleanliness and variety of merchandise. H-E-B, Fry’s, King Soopers, Brookshire Grocery and Food Lion rank at the top of consumer preference, receiving the […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Named Best Workplace For Diverse Professionals
The Kroger Co. has been recognized as a Best Workplace for Diverse Professionals by Mogul, a diversity-focused HR tech and recruitment firm. Kroger ranked in the top three among the list of 100 honorees. “We appreciate Mogul for recognizing Kroger’s commitment to creating a welcoming workplace for all associates, from all walks of life,” said […]