Meijer is offering top toys and gifts for the holiday season at lower prices and is sending out its annual Holiday Toy Guide to mailboxes across the Midwest. From new LEGO sets and Barbies to the latest technology from Apple, PlayStation and Nintendo, the nostalgic catalog-style guide leads with gifts at a value, including categories […]
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Publix, Leading Brands Unite To Help Florida Breast Cancer Charities
Publix is joining with 12 consumer brands and Riteway Sales and Marketing in October to turn grocery shopping into giving. From Oct. 4–18, Publix customers can look for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month page in the Publix Extra Savings flyer that features participating products. Each purchase will help generate donations to support women and families […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Preps For Grand Opening In West Caldwell, NJ
ShopRite will hold a grand opening Oct. 21 for its new 90,000-square-foot supermarket at 900 Bloomfield Ave. in West Caldwell, New Jersey, which replaces a former location at 540 Passaic Ave. Sunrise ShopRite, the family business that has been part of the West Caldwell community for nearly 85 years, is hosting festivities for residents and […]
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Publix Ranks As Florida’s Most Reputable Company
Merco, a corporate reputation monitor with a 25-year track record, has announced the first edition of Merco Companies and Business Leaders Rankings in Florida, which features Publix as the top ranked company. According to Merco, its multi-stakeholder evaluation methodology is the only KPMG-verified corporate reputation assessment in the world. Top 100 companies with the best […]
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SpartanNash Donates $300K To Junior Achievement
SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocer’s family of companies, and the SpartanNash Foundation recently donated $300,000 to Junior Achievement. The annual in-store fundraiser took place in August and September, supporting Junior Achievement’s efforts to expand educational curriculums, foster in-school programming and provide volunteer resources for children in elementary, middle and high school. “Our local […]
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IGA Adds Bitcoin Access To Independent Grocery Stores
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has partnered with Bitcoin Depot to add its kiosks throughout independent grocery stores across the country, extending the company’s footprint and allowing more consumers the opportunity to buy Bitcoin in a familiar retail setting. “This partnership with IGA helps us increase our reach to provide easy and secure access to […]
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Dan’s Foothill Celebrates Grand Reopening In Salt Lake City, UT
Dan’s Foothill in Salt Lake City, Utah, gathered employees, vendors and guests Oct. 8 in an upper parking lot overlooking the store to celebrate its grand reopening. Director of Construction and Maintenance Jan Whiteley, Regional Director Chris Otteson, VP of Retail Operations Greg Welling and Dan’s Foothill Store Director Janel Grangroth shared their appreciation for […]
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Miami-Dade County Proclaims Sedano’s Supermarkets Day
Sedano’s Supermarkets shared that Miami-Dade County proclaimed Oct. 10 as “Sedano’s Supermarkets Day” in recognition of the company’s 60-plus-year legacy as a grocery destination and community partner, providing culturally-relevant products and services while fostering ties across South Florida’s diverse neighborhoods. The proclamation was held during a private ceremony at Sedano’s corporate headquarters in Hialeah, bringing […]