San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and Central Market stores across Texas have launched an in-store donation campaign to raise funds to support Save the Children. Save the Children is an organization working to meet the urgent needs of affected children and their families in Ukraine and across the region. At checkout, customers can support Save the Children […]
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Balls Food Stores Makes Management Moves
Kansas City, Kansas-based Balls Food Stores and David Ball, its chairman, CEO and president, have announced five senior management changes that they say reflect the company’s commitment to employees, customers and communities. Scott Bayne has been promoted to chief operating officer. Bayne, who has more than 44 years of food industry experience, has been with […]
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Publix Employees Go Green For Week Of Service
During its week of service March 20-26, more than 6,200 Publix employees across the company’s operating areas will be volunteering at over 220 state parks and nonprofit organizations focused on environmental sustainability. Launched in 2015, Publix Serves is one of the company’s community programs uniting its more than 230,000 associates in community service efforts. “Our […]
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Roth’s Fresh Markets Acquires Chuck’s Produce And Street Market
Salem, Oregon-based Roth’s Fresh Markets has acquired the Vancouver, Washington retailer, Chuck’s Produce and Street Market. Chuck’s Produce and Street Market operates two locations in Vancouver’s Mill Plain and Salmon Creek communities and has built its success on a commitment to providing fresh, local food with a focus on friendly neighborhood service. Chuck’s Produce and […]
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The Fresh Market Launches First Rewards Program
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has unveiled its first rewards program called “The Ultimate Loyalty Experience.” Guests of The Fresh Market can join the company’s rewards program to “Sign up & Save,” receiving exclusive savings on products, earn rewards and can get a free slice of birthday cake during their birthday month. Available in […]
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Weee! Raises $425M In Series E Round Financing
Fremont, California-based Weee! has secured $425 million in Series E financing led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Greyhound Capital also participated in this round alongside the company’s existing investors. The capital will be used to expand Weee!’s platform offering across new and existing ethnicities, and scale grocery and food delivery services to new geographies providing more […]
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John Brooks Supermarkets Mourns Death Of Founder
John H. Brooks, founder of Albuquerque, New Mexico-based John Brooks Supermarkets, died unexpectedly March 19 at the age of 82. Currently, there are five John Brooks Supermarkets throughout New Mexico in Albuquerque, Milan, Ruidoso, Santa Fe and Socorro, providing jobs for 200 New Mexicans. John Brooks Supermarkets has always been a family business and the […]
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The Fresh Market Launches Fundraiser For Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market launched a four-week fundraising campaign where 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines to provide meals to people impacted by humanitarian, natural and community crises. WCK is providing meals to those fleeing their homes in the Ukraine. The organization has […]