St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot is celebrating Easter with a national sweepstakes where one person will take home a year’s supply of groceries valued at more than $5,000. Now through April 17, people can enter the sweepstakes by visiting Save A Lot’s website and signing up for its email club, which provides customers with access to exclusive deals […]
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Publix Announces 5-For-1 Stock Split And Quarterly Dividend
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix and its board of directors has approved a 5‑for-1 stock split and an increase in the number of authorized shares of its common stock from 1 billion to 4 billion shares. In addition, the board declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock. Under the revised Florida Business Corporation Act, which became effective […]
The Save Mart Co. Names Sampson As Executive Chairman
The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Companies and Kingswood Capital Management have named Shane Sampson as executive chairman of the California-based, regional grocery retailer. The news comes a week after Kingswood, a Los Angeles-based operationally focused private equity firm with experience in the retail sector, announced its acquisition of Save Mart. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. To read the full story […]
Sedano’s Supermarkets Celebrates 60-Year Anniversary In Miami
Sedano’s Supermarkets is celebrating 60 years in business in Miami with promotional events and special pricing throughout the year. The grocer has become a part of Miami’s DNA for understanding South Florida’s unique blend of Latin cultures. “We’re very grateful to our longtime employees and loyal customers for allowing Sedano’s to be part of their friends and […]
Weis Markets Donates $10K For Women’s History Month
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has donated $10,000 to seven organizations in Baltimore and Central Pennsylvania in observance of Women’s History Month. Donations include: $2,500 to Caroline Center, a Baltimore-based education and career skills training center. $1,000 to Building our Nation’s Daughters, a Baltimore-based organization committed to cultivating multi-generational health, wealth and community for Black single mothers and daughters. […]
Murray’s Market Offers Selection Beyond Its Size
Located near the middle of the Florida Keys, Murray’s Market is a small grocery store that carries a large variety of goods. Jay and Jeri Haggard bought Murray’s Market on Summerland Key from Ed and Lil Murray in 1991. Jeri Haggard passed away in 2000, and now the market is run by Jay, son Drew and […]
Hy-Vee Releases Music Lineup For INDYCAR Race Weekend
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. and INDYCAR have revealed the four award-winning music acts who will perform live during INDYCAR Race Weekend, July 22-24, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. Tickets for Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend are on sale and can be purchased online at hyveeindycarweekend.com or by calling the race ticket office at (641) 417-6007. Tim […]
Hy-Vee Announces Site Of First Store In Tennessee
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee, Inc. has released plans on its expansion into Tennessee and the location of its first store in the state. Hy-Vee has secured 17 acres at the corner of Buckner Lane and June Lake Boulevard, within the new June Lake gateway development in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Located in central Tennessee, the city […]
