Kroger and Kitchen United MIX have announced the opening of a kitchen center in The Heights neighborhood of Houston, Texas. Customers can order freshly prepared, on-demand meals from any or all participating restaurants. “Our customers know they can count on Kroger as a destination for the freshest meal solutions,” said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger’s group VP of […]
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Ahold Delhaize Spent €364M In COVID-19 Relief In 2021
To protect customers and employees and support local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ahold Delhaize and its brands have spent €364 million in COVID-19 relief costs in 2021, of which €20 million were additional charitable donations. In total, Ahold Delhaize and its local brands contributed more than €199 million in charitable donations across the globe. […]
Publix To Open New Location In Tucker, GA
Publix Super Markets will open a new store in Tucker, Georgia, on Feb. 23, in the Hugh Howell Village shopping center. This store will replace the current store, which is scheduled to close on Feb. 22, which is located on Hugh Howell Road a few blocks away. This new 48,300-square-foot store have traditional grocery, dairy […]
Olshenske Named Food Lion’s Store Manager Of The Year
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has named Robin Olshenske as its 2021 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager of the Year. Olshenske manages the store located at 1430 South Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Olshenske was selected from a group of more than 1,100 store managers serving their neighbors across Food Lion’s 10-state operating […]
Shoprite Named Most-Trusted Supermarket In Northeast
New Jersey-based ShopRite has been named the Most Trusted Grocery Retailer in the Northeast in a new survey conducted in partnership with Newsweek magazine and the consultancy firm, BrandSpark International. To identify the winners, Newsweek and BrandSpark International surveyed 3,200 U.S. adults nationwide to capture their opinions of grocery stores across the region. Each retailer was judged according […]
Save A Lot Board Names Bergmann As CEO
The St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot’s board of directors has selected Leon Bergmann as the company’s CEO. Bergmann will succeed interim CEO Craig Herkert, who will work to ensure a smooth transition in the coming weeks before Bergmann assumes the role in March. Bergmann brings more than 20 years of experience in the grocery […]
Publix Ranked No. 4 On Inaugural Forbes Halo 100 List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named to the inaugural Forbes Halo 100 list, ranking fourth out of 100 companies and No. 1 in the grocery industry. The list recognizes companies customers say are excelling at delivering great customer experiences in a responsible way. “For more than 90 years, we’ve been passionately focused on customer value,” said […]
Hormel Foods And Associated Foods Donate To Utah Communities
Hormel Foods Corp. and Associated Foods recently donated more than $67,800 in Hormel Cure 81 hams and cash to the Catholic Community Services SLC, which will help feed thousands of families in need in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. “Hormel Foods is proud to partner with Associated Foods to support hunger-relief efforts in the communities served by Associated Foods stores,” […]
The Giant Co. Launches New Partnership With Ship2Me
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has launched Ship2Me by Giant and Ship2Me by Martin’s, giving customers access to an expanded assortment beyond traditional grocery categories and all delivered directly to one’s home. “Ship2Me by Giant is a natural extension of our current grocery delivery options,” said John Ruane, SVP of omnichannel merchandising for The Giant Co. “By offering […]
Kroger Atlanta Division Provides Community With Free N95 Masks
Kroger’s Atlanta division, which includes Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina, will be serving as an access point to free non-surgical N95 masks as part of its partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Customers can visit any local Kroger store with a pharmacy to pick up complimentary masks while supplies last, and […]
The Hershey Co. Earns Top Score On 2022 Corporate Equality Index
The Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Hershey Company has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s benchmarking report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Hershey’s top marks recognize a supportive, inclusive workplace and provide equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ employees and their families. “We strive every […]
The Giant Co. Earns Top Score In 2022 Corporate Equality Index
For the fourth year in a row, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. The Giant Co. joins the ranks of more than 840 major U.S. businesses that […]
SpartanNash Receives Gold Plate Award For Family Meals Campaign
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has received the 2021 “Gold Plate Award” from The Food Industry Association (FMI) Foundation. This marks the third Gold Plate Award for SpartanNash and the second consecutive win for the company’s Family Meals month campaign. The FMI Foundation created the Gold Plate Award in 2013 to highlight the outstanding programs implemented by the […]
Hy-Vee Expands Into Indiana; Names Store Location In Zionsville
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. is finalizing its plans to expand into Indiana. The company is set to secure approximately 26 acres at the southwest corner of Whitestown Parkway and S. County Road 700 E. in Zionsville, a suburb of Indianapolis. The company is currently working through its due diligence process for the location. Plans […]
SpartanNash Extends Distribution Footprint with California Partnership
SpartanNash is expanding its distribution footprint with new operations in Stockton, California. The expansion, executed through SpartanNash’s long-standing partnership with Coastal Pacific Food Distributors Inc., enhances SpartanNash’s coast-to-coast supply chain capabilities. It also supports the company’s environmental, social and governance priority to reduce fleet mileage and greenhouse gas emissions. “Many of the national food retailers we distribute to are […]
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Location Jan. 28 In Lansing, MI
Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club, an operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, will open a new club on Jan. 28 in Lansing, Michigan. The opening will bring the retailer’s U.S. locations to 226. The club is located at 825 N. Marketplace Blvd. It will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site and offer members everyday […]
Food Lion Awards Grants To Nonprofits For Feeding Initiatives
The Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has distributed more than $400,000 in grants to 160 nonprofit organizations across the retailer’s 10-state footprint. The grants will support the organizations’ efforts to combat food insecurity and provide nutritional education to their communities. A full list of organizations receiving the grants can be downloaded here. […]
Walmart Selects Olive Branch, MS For New Fulfillment Center
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart will build a fulfillment center in Olive Branch, Mississippi to support its rapidly increasing supply chain network and e-commerce business. The facility will be a 1 million-plus-square-foot fulfillment center, located at 10480 Marina Drive. The center will create approximately 250 full-time, permanent jobs across the region. “Walmart is proud to welcome its […]
Sam’s Club Debuts Big Game Commercial Featuring Kevin Hart
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club will debut its first Big Game ad with the help of comedian and actor Kevin Hart alongside his Laugh Out Loud Network. The ad is part of a campaign on game day highlighting Sam’s Club’s services and merchandise members. “The timing was right for us. Sam’s Club has had extraordinary momentum […]
Southeastern Grocers Strengthens Giving Focus To Include Belonging, Inclusion And Diversity
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has expanded its charitable giving focus in the new year to support more causes committed to elevating belonging, inclusion and diversity and local organizations that celebrate differences and strengthen communities. SEG’s expanded commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity will help the grocer make a larger impact within its communities while […]
