Williamsville, New York-based Tops has begun its “Rip It, Win It, Live It Up” Monopoly game. Customers have the chance to win the grand prize of either five years of free groceries or $20,000 of any gift cards the customers choose, in addition to other prizes and offers. The grocer is also offering a second […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Employees Volunteer With Nonprofits For Service Week
Throughout this week, more than 7,500 Publix employees across the company’s seven-state operating area will be volunteering at more than 200 organizations, including Keep America Beautiful affiliates, parks, zoos, gardens and other nonprofits focused on environmental sustainability. “Since our founding, Publix has been committed to being responsible citizens in our communities, and that extends to […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Holds Hunger Summit, Brings Stakeholders To Table
The issue of hunger is very real in the United States. According to Feeding America, 34 million people in the U.S. are food insecure. In an effort to bring awareness to the issue, Publix hosted its inaugural Hunger Summit Feb. 23 at its Lakeland, Florida, headquarters. Executives from 35 Feeding America member food banks in the […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Host Quarterly Best Of Local Brands Summit May 10
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in May to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores across eight Midwestern states. Since the Best of Local Brands summits began in early 2021, more than 125 new brands have been selected and are available […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Expands Flashfood Program To Include SNAP Benefits
In an effort to make fresh food more accessible, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has expanded the Flashfood program, making it the first retailer nationwide to accept SNAP benefits through the app. Meijer launched Flashfood in November 2019 at a handful of its supercenters in metro Detroit. The service is used by more than 500,000 shoppers across all […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Acquires Beachler’s Hometown Market
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Beachler’s Hometown Market, an independent grocery retailer at 1000 West Main St. in Prague, Oklahoma. Beachler’s has been in Prague for more than 45 years. Harps plans to continue to operate as a community-focused grocer, as well as retain the current […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Lazy Acres Natural Market Celebrates 10 Years In Long Beach, CA
Lazy Acres Natural Market is celebrating its 10th year in Long Beach, California. While the remodeled store will open to the public on March 15, the grocer will hold a community celebration March 18. It will also be introducing a new community giving program for reusable bags, which will benefit Long Beach nonprofits. Founded in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Pharmacies Pilot COVID-19, Flu Test-To-Treat Service
Hy-Vee Inc. has announced that select pharmacy locations in Iowa will begin offering a new COVID-19 and flu test-to-treat service as part of a pilot through eTrueNorth. Hy-Vee is one of the first pharmacy providers in the state of Iowa to offer this service. With one test, patients can get tested for COVID-19 and flu […]