Sponsored content Walt Churchill’s Market first opened its doors in Toledo, Ohio, in 1917. It was essential to the Churchill family to provide a location where families could get all their groceries without traveling all the way downtown. Instead, dedicated brothers, Jim and Joe would make the trip downtown to purchase fresh produce, stocking the […]
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H-E-B Homes Built For Heroes Celebrates Milestone
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Operation Appreciation program, H-E-B and the H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust are celebrating the milestone of gifting 40 mortgage-free, custom homes to severely wounded military veterans and their families. H-E-B’s Operation Appreciation will continue to celebrate its decade of service throughout the year. On Feb. 4, […]
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H-E-B Breaks Ground On New Location In Mansfield, TX
H-E-B has begun construction on a 118,000-square-foot store in Mansfield, Texas, which is set to open in spring 2024. The store will be located at the corner of U.S. 287 and Broad St. H-E-B owns about 28 acres at the site. This location will join H-E-B Alliance, which is under construction and set to open […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Meat Depot By Fresh Value Opens Third Location In Northport, AL
Meat Depot, a grocery store affiliated with the Birmingham, Alabama-based supermarket chain Fresh Value, recently completed a deal to take over the Cost Kutter Grocery location in Northport, Alabama. Meat Depot will debut its store on Feb. 8 with a grand opening celebration. The festivities will begin at 8 a.m. with a ribbon cutting at […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Strack & Van Til Raises $574K For Nonprofits In Indiana
Highland, Indiana-based Strack & Van Til has donated $574,110 through its Checkout Challenge Round Up to various charities and organizations in the communities it serves throughout Northwest Indiana. Customers across the region could choose to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar when shopping. The extra funds are donated to the designated charity or organization for […]
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Hy-Vee Offers 1K Free Cholesterol Screenings In February
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is offering several events in February to encourage people to keep their health goals, including 1,000 free cholesterol screenings at more than 50 stores throughout its eight-state region. This test requires a blood draw and is an important practice that should be done regularly. A cholesterol screening and can provide people with […]
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Hy-Vee Partners With Children’s Charity For Round Up Campaign
Hy-Vee is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct a round up at the register campaign to raise funds for children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill or living with special needs. “Variety is one of Hy-Vee’s longest-standing charitable partners. Since 1983, Hy-Vee has raised nearly $20 million for Variety to improve the […]
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Fareway Donates $319K Through Toys For Tots Campaign
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway recently presented a check for more than $319,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps for its Toys for Tots campaign. In addition, more than 75 pallets of toys were collected and donated. Monetary and toy donations were accepted at all Fareway store locations from Nov. 25-Dec. 24. “Our generous customers continue to go […]