Sedano’s Supermarkets is responding to the recent earthquakes in Venezuela with a corporate donation of truckloads of bottled water to Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and the launch of a long-term community donation drive across all 32 of its stores in South and Central Florida. Beginning June 29, the locations will serve as community donation drop-off […]
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Meijer To Open New Supermarket In Livonia, MI
Meijer will open a new 75,000‑square‑foot grocery format store on Aug. 19 at 33500 Seven Mile Road in Livonia, marking the fourth Meijer Grocery location in Michigan. The new store complements the retailer’s 125 supercenters and market format stores across the state and follows the opening of a 47,000‑square‑foot Meijer Grocery in Rochester Hills in […]
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AFS’ Pettit Named To Utah Food Bank Board Of Directors
Sarah Pettit, director of public affairs at Associated Food Stores (ARS), has been named to the Utah Food Bank Board of Directors. Her appointment comes as the Utah Food Bank continues expanding its reach across the state to meet growing demand. Pettit leads government affairs and public affairs efforts for AFS and has long been […]
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Central Market Opens Renovated Food Service Area In San Antonio, TX
Central Market celebrated the opening of its renovated food service area June 26 at its store at 4821 Broadway St. in San Antonio, Texas. The remodeled section includes expanded production areas, as well as new departments, fixtures and equipment across deli, bakery, sushi and chef-prepared food cases. “We are eager to start introducing pieces of […]
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Meijer Donates $280K To Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup
Meijer has announced a $280,000 contribution to the Council of the Great Lakes Region Foundation to continue supporting the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup initiative in 2026. The investment builds on Meijer’s ongoing commitment to protect the Great Lakes and the communities that depend on them by helping bring innovative cleanup technologies to the Great Lakes […]
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Weis Markets Unveils New Store In Millsboro, DE
Weis Markets opened a new store June 26 at 30250 Commerce Drive in Millsboro, Delaware – the second location in the city and the fifth store in the state. “We are extremely pleased to open in Southern Delaware, which is a dynamic, fast‑growing region,” said Jonathan Weis, chairman, president and CEO of Weis Markets. “This […]
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ARS, Batista Family Open Compare & Save Supermarket In North Philadelphia
Community leaders, elected officials, local residents and members of the Batista family and Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) gathered recently to celebrate the grand opening of a new Compare & Save Supermarket at 5201 Rising Sun Ave. in North Philadelphia. The 15,000‑square‑foot supermarket, featuring a 12,000‑square‑foot sales floor, marks the Batista family’s third supermarket opening in […]
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Lee’s Marketplace Hosts America’s Potluck Kickoff With UT First Lady Cox
Lee’s Marketplace hosted the kickoff event for America’s Potluck on June 4 at its Foxborough location in North Salt Lake City, Utah, bringing together state leaders, community voices and local influencers to celebrate connection and shared meals. The evening set the stage for the nationwide initiative taking place July 5, which encourages people across the […]