Big Y Foods will open a hiring site to fill more than 100 part- time and full-time positions available at its newest World Class Market in Simsbury, Connecticut. The hiring site will be held at 1285 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury, adjacent to the market. All interested applicants should apply at bigy.com prior to interview. Below […]
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H-E-B At Mueller’s Main Streat Food Hall Now Open
In a first for the Austin, Texas, community, H-E-B is opening a food hall inside one of its stores with a varied lineup of restaurants. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Main Streat food hall and bar opened inside H-E-B at Mueller with Roots Chicken Shak by Chef Tiffany Derry, True Texas BBQ, Calle Taqueria, Yumai Japanese […]
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Servitas Partners With Brookshire Brothers At Park West Student Housing
Servitas has entered into a new partnership with Brookshire Brothers at Park West student housing in College Station, Texas. This venture provides high-quality grab-and-go food options and specialty coffees to residents at Park West, a 3,406-bed student housing community located at Texas A&M University. Park West is one of the largest student housing public-private partnership […]
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BGC Racing Cancels 2020 Heroes Run, To Donate $80,000 To Charities
Due to the ongoing health and safety risks associated with COVID-19, BGC Racing has made the decision to cancel the annual Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods Heroes Run which was set for Oct. 24 in Shreveport, Louisiana. In the coming weeks, BGC Racing plans to present donations totaling $80,000 to non-profit organizations with proceeds from […]
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Hy-Vee Primary Sponsor Of Entry At Sunday’s 104th Indianapolis 500
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is teaming up with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) to be the primary sponsor of Spencer Pigot’s No. 45 NTT Indycar Series entry at the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23. Hy-Vee also will be an associate sponsor of Graham Rahal’s entry for the Indy 500. […]
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H-E-B Continues To Aid MD Anderson Cancer Center Through Fundraisers
H-E-B is once again joining with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in an effort to end cancer in Texas, across the nation and around the world. Through Tuesday, Sept. 8, H-E-B customers can make $1, $3 and $5 donations during H-E-B’s fifth annual statewide fundraising campaign. Since the launch in 2016, H-E-B has raised […]
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Meijer Store Director Patel In Top 10 For 2020 FMI Store Manager Awards
St. Charles, Illinois Meijer Store Director Minesh Patel is among the top finalists for the 2020 Food Marketing Institute’s Store Manager Awards. The retail award celebrates store managers across the country who generate sales growth, provide great customer service and play an integral role in the community. “This is only possible because of my team working hard day in […]
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Grocery Outlet Tops $3M In 10th Independence from Hunger Campaign
Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, an extreme-value grocery retailer, has raised more than $3 million in its 10th annual Independence from Hunger campaign. It also made an additional $1 million contribution to match the efforts of its participating store locations to support families in need – bringing the total donation for 2020 to $4 […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Hosts ESPN, Ohio’s Best Bagger Competition
Buehler’s Fresh Foods recently hosted the nationally-televised Ohio’s Best Bagger Competition at its Milltown location in Wooster, Ohio, where ESPN filmed the entire event. It aired Saturday, Aug. 8, on ESPN2. At the Ohio Grocery Baggers Bowl 2020, 22 contestants faced off to win the Ceramic Bag Award, $1,000 and a trip to San Diego […]
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Publix Named Among Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Millennials
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. It ranked No. 69 in Best Workplaces for Millennials for the fifth consecutive year. Millennials, those born between 1981 and 1997, make up about 40 percent of Publix’s workforce. The companies that made Fortune’s list were those with favorable ratings on anonymous surveys […]
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Superior Grocers Opens New Location In Bakersfield
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has opened a new store in Bakersfield, located at 1115 Union Ave. This is the second location in Bakersfield. The full service supermarket features the largest selection of produce in Bakersfield, a brand new “Beer Cave” offering the coldest beer in twon, fresh quality meat, a large assortment of […]
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Big Y Norwood Plans Major Renovation Investment
Big Y Foods will completely renovate its Norwood, Massachusetts supermarket at 434 Walpole St. starting in January in order to provide a new state of the art shopping experience. The larger store will allow for expanded offerings including freshly tossed pizza; store made fish and chips; a variety of prepared meals; additional local fruits, vegetables, […]
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Save Mart Cos. One Of Forbes Best Employers for Women In 2020
The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Cos. has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for 2020. This annual award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “The Save Mart Companies has long been committed to inclusivity and cultivating a culture that supports women,” […]
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Newsweek Ranks ShopRite Tops For Helping Shoppers In New Jersey
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has been named to Newsweek’s 2020 America’s Best-In-State Customer Service for New Jersey, which recognizes companies for building key relationships with customers and providing extraordinary shopping experiences. The magazine surveyed thousands of American customers, asking each participant about retailer accessibility, range of services, communication, competence and customer focus. The publication also […]
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Two Fairway Market Locations Sold To Bogopa Service Corp.
Fairway Market, together with its debtor affiliates in their Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 20-10161), announced that Bogopa Service Corp. was declared the winning bidder for its Red Hook and Douglaston stores at a supplemental auction conducted July 27. “Knowing that Food Bazaar […]
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H-E-B Appreciates Texas Teachers With 15% Discount
With a longstanding commitment to supporting Texas educators, H-E-B is extending savings on hundreds of supplies to help teachers prepare for educating Texas students in any location and through any platform this upcoming school year. Now through Aug. 27, teachers across Texas can register to receive a coupon that will give them 15 percent off […]
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Publix Pharmacy Now Filling Prescription Pet Medications In Florida
Publix Pharmacy is now filling prescriptions for pet medications in Florida. Available medications include treatments for common conditions, and most are eligible for delivery through ScriptDrop. Available medication categories include: allergies; antibiotics; arthritis and anti-inflammatory; bronchitis; ear (antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antifungal); endocrine (Addison’s Disease, Cushing’s Syndrome, diabetes and hypothyroidism); heart failure; heartworm, flea and tick; […]
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Superior Grocers Rebrands La Mirada Location To The Market By Superior
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, has rebranded a small format store under a new banner, The Market by Superior. Traditionally known for their large stores and displays, the retailer rebranded the 29,000-square-foot store at 12721 Valley View Ave. in La Mirada, California. The Market has an enhanced itemization catered to […]
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MIDWEST: Meijer Opens Five New Supercenters In The Midwest
Today, Meijer President and CEO Rick Keyes announced that the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based grocery chain opened five supercenters across the Midwest. Located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Sycamore, Illinois; Bad Axe, Michigan; and Brimfield and Lorain, Ohio, the 159,000-square-foot supercenters offer a modern shopping experience, providing customers multiple ways to shop. Meijer says it anticipates its various […]
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H-E-B Opens Spring Green Market June 24 In Richmond, TX
H-E-B has expanded its footprint within the Richmond community near Houston, opening its newest location – H-E-B Spring Green Market – Wednesday, June 24. Located at 9211 FM 723, the 101,000-square-foot store will be open daily from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Cinco Ranch resident Trevor Spradlin will serve as top store leader and draw from his […]