Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets is using the checkout counter to amplify its new “Planet Hannaford” sustainability initiative. Checkouts across all stores are outfitted with MessageWrap printed conveyor belt covers to help increase awareness of the “Planet Hannaford” platform. Planet Hannaford promotes the retailer’s sustainability efforts under one, customer-facing banner that encourages customers to make eco-friendly […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Awards $9M In Grants To Hunger Nonprofits
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos., along with the Albertsons Cos. Foundation, observed June 6 as “Nourishing Neighbors Day.” To commemorate the occasion, the foundation announced the recipients of three multiyear Nourishing Neighbors spark grants totaling $9 million to nonprofits that are spearheading programs designed to create long-term solutions for moving people out of food insecurity. “Our grocery stores, […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Launches Annual Campaign For Summer Meals
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds has launched its fourth annual “Summers Without Hunger” campaign, which aims to address food insecurity by helping to provide 16 million meals this summer. Through the campaign, which runs through June 27, customers have the opportunity to make a difference by making a $5 cash donation at checkout in-store […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Whole Foods Market Opens Store June 28 In Washington, D.C.
Whole Foods Market opened a 47,000-square-foot store June 28 at 7130 12th St. NW in Washington, D.C. Part of the historic Walter Reed development, the store’s design showcases new colors and finishes to blend with the architecture of the old army hospital. The new location’s product assortment features more than 800 local items from across the […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Shares Plans For First Tennessee Location
BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to open a new club June 14 in La Vergne, Tennessee. The club, at 543 Industrial Blvd., marks the first BJ’s Wholesale Club in Tennessee. This opening will bring the number of U.S. clubs to 238, expanding the company’s footprint to 19 states. The club has a BJ’s Gas location on-site, […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Holds ‘Feedys Awards’ For Hunger-Relief
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds honored a select group of food banks, volunteers, community leaders and employees at the eighth annual Food Lion Feeds Feedys Awards. The event celebrates and recognizes people who “exemplify commitment and dedication to help nourish neighbors facing food insecurity.” Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 to address food […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Hold Grand Reopening June 8 In Amarillo, TX
Natural Grocers has announced the plans to relocate a store to a renovated and larger space in Amarillo, Texas. The store at 7400 SW 34th Ave. will close at 5:30 p.m. on June 5 and will reopen on June 8 at 7441 Hillside Road. The official ribbon-cutting and donation ceremony with community leaders will take place at 8:20 a.m. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
The Fresh Market Opens Second Store In Carmel, IN
The Fresh Market Inc. has opened a second store in Carmel, Indiana, an Indianapolis suburb. The location is the fifth in the state and 160th overall. To celebrate the grand opening, a celebration featuring a “bread breaking” ceremony, vendor sampling, specialty presentations, giveaways and drawings was held on May 24 to officially welcome Carmel guests to […]