Kroger hosted a groundbreaking celebration March 29 for its newest store at 1310 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta. “We are excited to break ground on this new store and would like to thank the Cobb County Board of Commissioners and the Powers Ferry Corridor Alliance for their ongoing support,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s […]
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Posted inAnniversary Issues, Corporate Store News, Fred Meyer, Home Page Slider, West
Fred Meyer Co. Celebrates A Century Of Service
Shelby Publishing EVP Bob Reeves recently visited Portland, Oregon, to catch up with the folks at Fred Meyer. The grocery retailer in the Pacific Northwest is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022, which is the focus of this special issue. Join us in the pages that follow as we learn how it pioneered the one-stop shop […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, National
Cognetry Labs Taps Walmart GoLocal To Empower Independent Grocers
Consumer demand continues to increase for last mile delivery services and in response to this, Walmart GoLocal and Cognetry Labs have partnered to create an integrated white label, e-commerce plus delivery solution to mid-sized and independent grocery retailers. Accessing Walmart GoLocal’s network of delivery capabilities allows Cognetry Labs’ retail clients to grow their own brand […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Named A ‘Most Trusted Company’ By Newsweek
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has been featured as the top supermarket in the retail space in Newsweek’s list of “America’s Most Trusted Companies 2022.” Southeastern Grocers is ranked third among 32 businesses and is one of 400 U.S. companies recognized for customer and employee trust. This award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Raises $1.4M For Feeding School Kids Initiative
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co., together with its customers, has raised more than $1.4 million toward its Feeding School Kids initiative, addressing the issue of childhood hunger throughout local public school districts in the communities it serves. The total donation was announced March 16 at DuBois Area Middle School in DuBois, Pennsylvania, as the company presented the […]
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Kroger Gives Customers New Ways To Save Dollars At The Pump
From March 16-22, Atlanta-based Kroger customers can earn 4x Kroger fuel points on select gift card purchases by using the corresponding coupon available in-store, online or through the the company’s app. When using the coupon, for example, a $25 gift card would be worth 100 fuel points. Some gift cards, including Kroger gift cards, are not included […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds To Donate $50K For Seniors With Meals On Wheels
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program – the federal legislation which led to the creation of Meals on Wheels – Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is donating $50,000, or the equivalent of 5,000 meals, to Meals on Wheels America to nourish seniors. The donation coincides with a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Announces Continued Expansion Into Florida In 2023
Southeastern Grocers Inc. plans to continue its Florida expansion in 2023. The grocer will open a Winn-Dixie at 999 University Blvd. in Jacksonville to serve the College Park community. “We are always looking to better serve our customers, and the new College Park Winn-Dixie store presents an exciting opportunity for us to expand in our […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart To Expand Distribution Center In Baytown, TX
Walmart plans to expand its Baytown, Texas supply chain campus with a new 1 million-square-foot distribution center to support the retailer’s growing supply chain network. The facility, located at 4633 Borusan Road, is the retailer’s fourth in Baytown and is set to open in the fall, bringing the total size of the campus to over […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Walmart To Open New Fulfillment Center In Shippensburg, PA
Walmart has announced its plans for a new fulfillment center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania to support its supply chain network and e-commerce capabilities. The 1.8 million square-foot facility will be located at 2281 United Drive and is set to open this spring, creating up to 600 full-time jobs across the region. “We are proud to open […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Announces $1.1M Investments To Advance Racial Equity
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. Foundation has announced two major initiatives through its Racial Equity Fund, totaling $1.1 million in philanthropic investments. Both the Changemaker grant and Next Generation scholarship program reflect measurable progress toward Kroger’s “Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” plan, a 10-point commitment to help build more equitable, inclusive communities. The Changemaker Grant […]
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The Giant Co. Recognizes Team Members During Business Meeting
The Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based Giant Company recently celebrated the achievements of its team members at its annual business meeting. Seventeen awards were presented recognizing the recipients’ commitment to the company and their efforts to connect families for a better future. “Over the past year, our team members once again went to great lengths to care for […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Celebrates Winn-Dixie Opening In Westlake, FL
Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Winn-Dixie, opened its newest Winn-Dixie location on March 2 in Westlake, Florida. The new Winn-Dixie store, located in the Grove Market Shopping Center at 5060 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, will provide customers with a localized shopping experience. The grocer uses a specialized approach to provide a wide product selection and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Hosts Business Update In Orlando, FL
The Kroger Co. hosted the company’s 2022 Business Update on March 4 in Orlando, Florida, where management provided an update on the company’s strategy of leading with fresh and accelerating with digital. Following the event, Kroger hosted an in-person tour of the company’s customer fulfillment center in Groveland, Florida. “As we reflect on the past […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger Delivery To Add Fulfillment Center In Cleveland, OH
The Kroger Co. has announced it will offer delivery through the addition of a customer fulfillment center in Cleveland, Ohio. The facility will be powered by the Ocado Group and combine vertical integration, machine learning and robotics to provide an affordable and fast fresh food delivery service. “Kroger is incredibly excited to expand our delivery business […]
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Kroger Co. Foundation Named Sponsor Of ‘Future of Food’ SXSW Show
The Kroger Co. “Zero Hunger, Zero Waste” Foundation is bringing people together for conversations about food system innovation, inclusion and sustainability March 11-18 as the presenting sponsor for The Future of Food at SXSW in Austin, Texas. The foundation is working with partners Little Herds, Food Tank, The Cook’s Nook, the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America and We […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Donates $262K To AHA’s Life-Saving Programs
In support of American Heart Month, Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, has donated of $262,000 to the American Heart Association to continue the fight against heart disease and stroke. During the AHA’s Life Is Why campaign, generous Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers and […]
Posted inMeijer, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Meijer Donates $1.2M To Midwest Boys & Girls Club Locations
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has announced a donation of $1.2 million has been given to Boys & Girls Clubs serving its communities across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Each of the 24 clubs partaking in the donation will receive $50,000 to invest in educational and developmental programs for local youth. “As a family-owned business, serving families, and especially children, in our communities is always important […]
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Ingles Markets Promotes Jackson As CFO
Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets Inc. has announced the promotion of Patricia “Pat” E. Jackson to CFO. Jackson will replace Ronald B. Freeman, who recently retired as CFO after serving Ingles for 17 years. Jackson has been the company’s controller since she joined Ingles in 2010. Prior to that, she was the CFO of Sisters […]
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Food Lion Donates 250K Meals On Supermarket Employee Day
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion is helping to provide 246,000 meals – three meals for a full day of nourishment on behalf of each of its 82,000 associates. The donation is to recognize Supermarket Employee Day, which is part of a national effort to honor frontline grocery workers. The donated meals will help Feeding America, […]