As part of its five-year plan that aims to expand 10 percent year over year, Sprouts Farmers Market opened its 400th store Sept. 8 at 640 W. Cuthbert Blvd. in Haddon Township, New Jersey. The Sprouts’ Haddon Township store marks the 23rd store opening for Sprouts this year. Each location adheres to a specific design […]
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Relocated Whole Foods Market Opens Oct. 4 In Springfield, VA
Whole Foods Market is relocating its store in Springfield, Virginia, from 8402 Old Keene Mill Road to 6426 Springfield Plaza. The new 49,499-square-foot store will open Oct. 4, replacing the previous site, which is more than 25 years old. Designed with cool tones and an open atmosphere, the new location is double the size of […]
C&S To Purchase 413 Stores From Kroger, Albertsons Proposed Merger
C&S Wholesale Grocers has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 413 stores, eight distribution centers and two offices that have become available in connection with the proposed merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. Subject to fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including FTC and other governmental clearance, and the completion of the […]
Southeastern Grocers Seeking Local, Diverse Suppliers
Southeastern Grocers Inc.’s Local & Diverse Supplier Connect event Nov. 1 will allow it to collaborate with underrepresented suppliers and, in turn, provide stores with an expanded variety of locally relevant and diverse products. The virtual event will focus on sourcing items across grocery, household, fresh, frozen, personal care, pet and baby merchandise, among other […]
Dollar General Shares Support For Jacksonville, FL
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has announced ongoing support for Jacksonville, Florida, following a shooting Aug. 26 that left four people, including the gunman, dead at one of its stores in the city’s New Town area. The company’s support includes initial resource commitments, as well as plans to continue evaluating how it can best support employees, […]
Kroger Celebrates Hunger Action Month With Donation Campaign
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co.’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has begun its annual Hunger Action Month Campaign, giving customers the option to round up at the register and donate to their local food bank. Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month is an annual nationwide event to spread awareness and encourage consumers and corporate chains, such as […]
The Giant Co. Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Deals, Donations
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. is kicking off a month of anniversary deals for its customers, as well as making a $100,000 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. The four weeks of anniversary deals, available to customers with a Giant or Martin’s card, are set for Sept. 1-28, with […]
Weis Markets Offers Free Virtual Cooking Classes
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has added new virtual nutrition programs and social media videos to its monthly schedule to celebrate Family Meals Month in September. The cooking classes, which are free to Weis Rewards Card holders, are designed by Weis Markets’ team of registered dietitians to accommodate various customer needs and inspire their next meal. Family […]
