New Seasons Market will open a new location in Milwaukie, Oregon, filling the vacant grocer space in the Milwaukie Marketplace at 10830 SE Oak St. The store is anticipated to open in fall 2023. The property is owned by an affiliate of Kimco Realty. “As New Seasons Market continues to thoughtfully grow our community, Milwaukie […]
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Publix Begins Donation Program To Support Ukraine Humanitarian Efforts
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is launching a register donation program to allow customers and associates to help people affected by the Ukraine crisis. “Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine,” said Dwaine Stevens, Publix director of community relations. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to provide a way for our customers and associates to help support the […]
The Fresh Market Voted ‘Best Supermarket In America’ By USA Today
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has been recognized by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as the “Best Supermarket in America.” A panel of 10Best local experts and contributors nominated their favorite American supermarkets based on value, selection and service. The top 10 winners were determined by popular vote over a 28-day period through the 10Best website. “We […]
Albertsons Market Named Sponsor Of WiseChoice Foods Pizza Run
WiseChoice Foods has chosen Albertsons Market to be the title sponsor of the 2022 WisePies Pizza Run to be held May 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Albertsons Market has been a retail partner of WisePies Pizza, carrying the frozen pizza product line for nearly two years. It is operated by United Supermarkets with 95 stores […]
Big Y, Red Cross Partner For Ukraine Humanitarian Relief
Springfield, Massachussetts-based Big Y World Class Markets is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations to provide humanitarian relief in response to the Ukraine crisis. Through March 30, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to the American Red Cross Relief Efforts at all Big Y World Class Markets throughout […]
Weis Markets Names Gross As VP Of Center Store Sales
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has hired Mike Gross to join the company as its VP of center store sales and merchandising. In this role, Gross will oversee the day-to-day category management, merchandising and pricing for the company’s grocery, dairy, frozen, HBC/GM and adult beverage departments. He will be reporting to Bob Gleeson, SVP of merchandising […]
How To Stock Up On Employees Despite Labor Shortage
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Weee! Partners With Disney For ‘Turning Red’ Inspired Recipes
Fremont, California-based Weee! has teamed up with Disney and Pixar to create three recipes inspired by the movie “Turning Red.” Additionally, Weee!’s Chief Creative Officer, Jon M. Chu, sat down with the movie’s director, Domee Shi, to talk about her favorite foods from childhood, what she eats when she’s stressed, and her journey as a director. She […]
