BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the opening of a BJ’s Market, a new concept club in Warwick, Rhode Island. Located at 375 East Ave., BJ’s Market is 43,000 square feet, about half the size of a full-sized BJ’s club. BJ’s Market will feature top-selling fresh foods, produce, sundries and seasonal products for members of BJ’s […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Supermarkets Announces New Location In Wichita Falls, TX
United Supermarkets, joined by city officials and other community representatives, announced a new store in Wichita Falls, Texas. Joining two other United Supermarkets and a Market Street, this will be the fourth United Family store in the city. Located at 2720 Southwest Parkway, the United Supermarkets store will feature a full-service pharmacy with everything from […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Launches Donation Fund For Children’s Hospitals
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is partnering with nine children’s hospitals across the Southeast to raise essential funds for pediatric care in recognition of National Cancer Research Month. Through May 17, customers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi are encouraged to support their local pediatric care facilities by rounding up their grocery bills while shopping […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Marketing News, Midwest
Kroger To Host Spring Hiring Event April 30 To Fill 23K Roles
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. will hold a spring hiring event April 30 – the grocer’s third nationwide hybrid hiring event. The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for 23,000 open roles across all departments, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, pharmacy and healthcare roles. The event will have virtual interviews and on-site interviews […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Enhances Education Assistance Program For Employees
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has expanded its education assistance programs, including tuition reimbursement for all part-time and full-time employees, an increase in tuition reimbursement and discounted degree programs at 15 education providers. After six months of continuous employment, part-time and full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement, which includes tuition, books and class-required fees […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Walmart Celebrates Opening Of Distribution Center In Ridgeville, SC
Walmart employees and managers joined local residents and elected officials April 22 for the grand opening of Walmart’s Import Distribution Center in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The event featured remarks from Gov. Henry McMaster and Mike Gray, SVP of supply chain operations for Walmart; as well as a congratulatory video from John Furner, president and CEO of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
The Giant Co. Partners With Airly Foods To Donate Food For Earth Day
Airly Foods and The Giant Co. are teaming up to help feed Philadelphians in celebration of Earth Day. On April 22, joined by Altoro Hall, the city’s director of manufacturing and advanced industries with the Department of Commerce, and State Rep. Joseph Hohenstein, the two companies provided donations and volunteered their time to help to one of the largest food […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Sustainability News
Southeastern Grocers Releases Social Responsibility Progress Report
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Progress Report defining advancements the grocer has accomplished over the last year to create stronger communities, better products and a more sustainable future for all. “At Southeastern Grocers, we continue to put people first and position belonging, inclusion and diversity at the heart of […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kroger Names Dickerson As Houston Division’s Corporate Affairs Manager
The Kroger Houston division announced Teresa Dickerson, formerly corporate affairs manager for the organization’s Delta-Memphis division, will now lead corporate affairs, including internal and external, reputation communications, government and community relations for the Houston, Texas, division. The division includes 108 stores in the Greater Houston area and Louisiana. Dickerson joined The Kroger Co. in 2014 and has more than 20 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Tops Promotes Nugent And Robbins To VP Positions
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has promoted two individuals to VP positions: Mike Nugent and Darren Robbins. Nugent has been promoted to VP of merchandising for Tops. During his 29 years with Tops, Nugent has held other key positions within the organization including director of asset protection and district manager. Most recently, he held […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Stater Bros. Markets ‘Brings It Home’ In Rebranding And Ad Campaign
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has launched its newly refreshed brand, beginning with its “Bring It Home” ad campaign. The campaign shows how Stater Bros. helps Southern California families bring home the joys of life with fresh food and meal solutions for their table. On April 4, the brand came to life on screens and […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Offer A One-Stop Shop For Easter Essentials
Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club is delivering convenient savings on Easter basket goodies, sweet treats, spring décor, apparel and fresh food. “We have everything our members need to prepare for and celebrate the Easter holiday this season,” said Rachael Vegas, EVP and chief merchandising officer, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We know our members value convenience and savings, and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Walmart Health Expands To Florida With 5 New Health Centers
Walmart Health is expanding its health centers into Florida with new locations in Jacksonville, Middleburg, Poinciana/Kissimmee, Sanford and Wesley Chapel. “Two years after the launch of Walmart Health, we continue evolving and growing to make health care even more accessible to the communities we serve,” said Dr. David Carmouche, SVP of Omnichannel Care Offerings at […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Donates $100K To Food Pantry In Spring Hope, NC
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is donating $100,000 to A Touch of the Father’s Love Ministry and Food Pantry to help the Spring Hope, North Carolina-based organization purchase a new facility and support more people. “The services provided by A Touch of the Father’s Love are integral to our neighbors in Nash County, so […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Names Rainey As New CFO And EVP
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Inc. has named John Rainey as the company’s next EVP and CFO. Rainey will assume the responsibilities of CFO on June 6. “John has a proven track record of leading change at scale in customer service organizations innovating in their fields,” said Doug McMillon, Walmart president and CEO. “I’m confident that John’s mix […]
Posted inSouthwest, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider
Sprouts Foundation Hosts National School Garden Summit
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation will host its inaugural Growing School Gardens Summit April 22-25 in Denver, Colorado. As the first national gathering focused entirely on school gardens, the summit will unite more than 400 educators and leaders from across the country working to sustain school garden programs at the school, regional and national level. These educators – and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, National
Kroger, Bed Bath & Beyond Partner To Launch E-Commerce Experience
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. and Union, New Jersey-based Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. have announced the launch of the companies’ e-commerce experience. “When our customers think of food, they think of Kroger,” said Stuart Aitken, SVP and chief merchant and marketing officer at Kroger. “This collaboration expands our e-commerce selection, enabling our customers to […]
Posted inCOVID News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Pharmacies To Carry COVID-19 Anti-Viral Medication
Nanuet, New York-based Stop & Shop will offer the two FDA authorized COVID-19 anti-viral medications, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, at all 55 New York pharmacies. The anti-viral drugs are available at no cost with a valid prescription from a healthcare provider. Additionally, Stop & Shop’s pharmacists are authorized to administer second COVID-19 booster shots to eligible […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Breaks Ground On New Winn-Dixie Location In Apopka, FL
Winn-Dixie and its parent company, Southeastern Grocers, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony April 7 for its newest location at 611 E. Main St. in Apopka, Florida. The groundbreaking ceremony included a presentation with remarks by Jordan Post, SVP of development for Southeastern Grocers; Randolph Bracy, Florida senator; Bryan Nelson, Apopka mayor; and John Strzalka, TCII Capital […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Donates 1.2M Meals With University Partnerships
Throughout the 2021/2022 college basketball season, Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds partnered with 31 colleges and universities to donate meals with its Score to Give More campaign. For each foul shot made during regular season games by participating schools, Food Lion Feeds donated 100 meals to the school’s local food bank or pantry, up […]