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 […]
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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 […]
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Publix Charlotte Division VP To Retire, Successor Announced
After more than 47 years of service, Chuck Roskovich, Publix Super Markets Charlotte division VP, has announced his decision to retire March 31. With Roskovich’s retirement, Publix has announced the promotion of Joey Riddle to Charlotte Division VP. Roskovich began his Publix career in 1975 as a part-time front service clerk in Lauderhill, Florida. He […]
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Coborn’s Shares Company Leadership Appointments
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s has announced several promotions as the company prepares for its next phase of growth, including retail expansion and supply chain alignment. Matt Leiseth, the VP of operations and president of Hornbacher’s, has been promoted to SVP of operations. He will continue to lead all grocery store operations and will continue as […]
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Rouses Markets Announces Plans For Store In Biloxi, MS
Schriever, Louisiana-based Rouses Markets has announced plans to open its first store in Biloxi, Mississippi. Donny Rouse, CEO, said that the company has agreed to lease space at 2348 Pass Road at the corner of Popps Ferry Road. The 60,000 square feet of space will undergo a comprehensive remodel, both interior and façade. “I know […]