Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer and its LPGA Classic tour are looking for more than 1,000 volunteers to support what has become a premier event on the LPGA Tour. The event will return June 13-19 at Blythefield Country Club to a full-scale volunteer program while also maintaining the reduced volunteer fee of $30 that was introduced last year. “We’re looking forward to bringing […]
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Tops Donates To Local Non-Profits To Celebrate Store Grand Reopening
Tops held a grand reopening celebration March 29 for its store at 11200 Maple Ridge Road in Medina, New York. To celebrate, the store will be making $500 donations to each of the following local groups as a thank you for their support of the community: American Legion (Butts-Clark Post No. 204) – This veterans’ organization […]
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Publix Donates $1.1M To Support Ukraine Humanitarian Aid Efforts
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix customers and employees donated more than $1.1 million in a 10-day point-of-sale campaign in support of global Red Cross relief efforts for those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Donations will be used to distribute food, deliver medicine and medical supplies, assist with evacuations and help provide shelter. The donation campaign began on […]
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H-E-B Leaders Participate In Day Of Service For Local Nonprofits
H-E-B leaders from the North West Food and Drug region gathered in Plano, Texas to participate in a Day of Service and give hands-on support to a local nonprofit, Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The H-E-B leadership team met at Plano’s Grace Church, located at 3301 Preston Road, on March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
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Kingswood Capital Management Acquires The Save Mart Companies
The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Companies has been acquired by Kingswood Capital Management. Kingswood is an operationally-focused private equity firm based in Los Angeles, with experience in the retail sector. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Save Mart Companies is committed to sourcing a wide variety of local products across approximately 200 stores and serves communities throughout California and Northern Nevada. The company operates stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky California and FoodMaxx. In addition to its retail […]
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Partners With DoorDash For On-Demand Delivery
Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club is partnering with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from 226 BJ’s locations across 17 states. BJ’s is the first wholesale club available on the DoorDash marketplace, providing consumers with access to home essentials and grocery needs on-demand. Its products can be purchased directly on the DoorDash app, offering members and non-members alike […]
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Schnucks Hosting Company-Wide Career Fair, March 31
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks Markets will host a company-wide career fair from 1-5 p.m. on March 31. The career fair will take place at stores across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and at the Schnucks Bakery Plant. The company plans to hire for a variety of positions in store locations and in their bakery plant. […]
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H-E-B Launches Donation Campaign For Ukraine Humanitarian Relief
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and Central Market stores across Texas have launched an in-store donation campaign to raise funds to support Save the Children. Save the Children is an organization working to meet the urgent needs of affected children and their families in Ukraine and across the region. At checkout, customers can support Save the Children […]
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Balls Food Stores Makes Management Moves
Kansas City, Kansas-based Balls Food Stores and David Ball, its chairman, CEO and president, have announced five senior management changes that they say reflect the company’s commitment to employees, customers and communities. Scott Bayne has been promoted to chief operating officer. Bayne, who has more than 44 years of food industry experience, has been with […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast, Sustainability News
Publix Employees Go Green For Week Of Service
During its week of service March 20-26, more than 6,200 Publix employees across the company’s operating areas will be volunteering at over 220 state parks and nonprofit organizations focused on environmental sustainability. Launched in 2015, Publix Serves is one of the company’s community programs uniting its more than 230,000 associates in community service efforts. “Our […]
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Roth’s Fresh Markets Acquires Chuck’s Produce And Street Market
Salem, Oregon-based Roth’s Fresh Markets has acquired the Vancouver, Washington retailer, Chuck’s Produce and Street Market. Chuck’s Produce and Street Market operates two locations in Vancouver’s Mill Plain and Salmon Creek communities and has built its success on a commitment to providing fresh, local food with a focus on friendly neighborhood service. Chuck’s Produce and […]
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The Fresh Market Launches First Rewards Program
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has unveiled its first rewards program called “The Ultimate Loyalty Experience.” Guests of The Fresh Market can join the company’s rewards program to “Sign up & Save,” receiving exclusive savings on products, earn rewards and can get a free slice of birthday cake during their birthday month. Available in […]
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Weee! Raises $425M In Series E Round Financing
Fremont, California-based Weee! has secured $425 million in Series E financing led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Greyhound Capital also participated in this round alongside the company’s existing investors. The capital will be used to expand Weee!’s platform offering across new and existing ethnicities, and scale grocery and food delivery services to new geographies providing more […]
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John Brooks Supermarkets Mourns Death Of Founder
John H. Brooks, founder of Albuquerque, New Mexico-based John Brooks Supermarkets, died unexpectedly March 19 at the age of 82. Currently, there are five John Brooks Supermarkets throughout New Mexico in Albuquerque, Milan, Ruidoso, Santa Fe and Socorro, providing jobs for 200 New Mexicans. John Brooks Supermarkets has always been a family business and the […]
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The Fresh Market Launches Fundraiser For Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market launched a four-week fundraising campaign where 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines to provide meals to people impacted by humanitarian, natural and community crises. WCK is providing meals to those fleeing their homes in the Ukraine. The organization has […]
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New Seasons Market To Open In Milwaukie, OR
New Seasons Market will open a new location in Milwaukie, Oregon, filling the vacant grocer space in the Milwaukie Marketplace at 10830 SE Oak St. The store is anticipated to open in fall 2023. The property is owned by an affiliate of Kimco Realty. “As New Seasons Market continues to thoughtfully grow our community, Milwaukie […]
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Publix Begins Donation Program To Support Ukraine Humanitarian Efforts
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is launching a register donation program to allow customers and associates to help people affected by the Ukraine crisis. “Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine,” said Dwaine Stevens, Publix director of community relations. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to provide a way for our customers and associates to help support the […]
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The Fresh Market Voted ‘Best Supermarket In America’ By USA Today
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has been recognized by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as the “Best Supermarket in America.” A panel of 10Best local experts and contributors nominated their favorite American supermarkets based on value, selection and service. The top 10 winners were determined by popular vote over a 28-day period through the 10Best website. “We […]
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Albertsons Market Named Sponsor Of WiseChoice Foods Pizza Run
WiseChoice Foods has chosen Albertsons Market to be the title sponsor of the 2022 WisePies Pizza Run to be held May 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Albertsons Market has been a retail partner of WisePies Pizza, carrying the frozen pizza product line for nearly two years. It is operated by United Supermarkets with 95 stores […]
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Big Y, Red Cross Partner For Ukraine Humanitarian Relief
Springfield, Massachussetts-based Big Y World Class Markets is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations to provide humanitarian relief in response to the Ukraine crisis. Through March 30, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to the American Red Cross Relief Efforts at all Big Y World Class Markets throughout […]