Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has announced the cohorts for two tracks of the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) – Early Growth and On the Verge. Launched along with the inaugural Early Growth cohort in 2022, the LEAP initiative advances Whole Foods’ core value of partnering with local suppliers for access to tailored educational […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Stater Bros. Charities Donates $30K To Bob Hope USO
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Charities, the philanthropic arm of Stater Bros. Markets, partnered with Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling for its Give Back program during National Military Appreciation Month. The program ran for the entire month of May, during which Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling committed to donating 25 cents per eligible product purchased to Bob Hope USO. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling donated […]
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, West
Save Mart, Lucky Stores Begin Monopoly Savings Game
Modesto, California-based Save Mart and Lucky stores have launched their “Monopoly Kick Off the Savings” collect-and-win game. Through Oct. 31, Save Mart and Lucky shoppers throughout California and Western Nevada have a chance to win prizes and money-saving offers valuing more than $25 million. “We are excited to offer our shoppers incredible savings and prizes that range in value from instant […]
Posted inAldi, Corporate Store News, Southeast
SEG Selling Banner Stores To Aldi, Fresco Retail Group
Southeastern Grocers (SEG) has entered into agreements to sell several of its banner stores – Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarkets and Fresco y Más – to Aldi and Fresco Retail Group as part of a larger divestiture. Under the proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding SEG capital stock in an all-cash transaction, which encompasses all […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Back-To-School Program Returns At Southeastern Grocers
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has launched its third annual in-store back-to-school donation program benefiting more than 420 kindergarten-12th grade schools and districts throughout the Southeast. Through Aug. 29, customers can donate $1, $5 or round up their purchases at checkout to help fund school resources and educational programs. Customers can also support local schools […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Raises $70K For Texas Disaster Relief
With the help of its guests and a $10,000 matching donation, The United Family raised $70,000 for disaster relief efforts in communities across the Texas panhandle following the devastating impacts of severe weather, flooding and tornados earlier in the summer. United Family employees in several communities had a front-row seat as the severe weather left […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Dollar General Donates $1M To Imagination Library
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has donated $1 million to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The grant is part of the DGLF’s 30th anniversary celebration in 2023 and will extend the Imagination Library’s work to provide free books to children from birth to age 5. “Access to quality print materials and books play a critical role […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Celebrates Anniversary With Discounts, Giveaway
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is highlighting its largest sale of the year in celebration of its 68th anniversary. To mark this occasion, customers are invited to an “Anniversary Celebration” on Aug. 17-19. “We are excited to celebrate another year of nurturing our customers with the best possible products at our ‘Always Affordable’ prices. We’ve come […]