Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced a donation of $250,000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross to support Ukraine and its citizens as they fight to defend the country. Beginning Feb. 28, SEG will also donate 100 percent of the proceeds from its private label Ukrainian […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Launches ‘Feeding More Together’ Donation Campaign
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix, along with its customers, is working to help put food on the tables of neighbors in need through the “Feeding More Together” donation campaign. This program supports food banks throughout the Southeast in two ways: with nonperishable food items and with fresh produce purchased from Southeastern farmers. Customers can donate any dollar amount […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks Welcomes Northwest Coffee Café To Webster Groves, MO Store
As part of the company’s initiative to find more local suppliers, Schnuck Markets Inc. welcomes Northwest Coffee Roasting Co. to its store in Webster Groves, Missouri, where the artisan coffee roaster will operate a café that will offer espresso shots, lattes, drip coffee, egg wraps and smoothies. The 788-square-foot retail shop is open daily serving customers from […]
Posted inFood City, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Food City Adds First Starbucks Café Inside Store In Phoenix, AZ
Food City has announced the addition of a Starbucks café to its grocery store located in Phoenix, Arizona. The grocery store, located at 9020 W. Thomas Road, is the first of the company’s stores to open a Starbucks café in the state. “It’s an honor to bring a brand-new Starbucks café to the inside of this […]
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Forty Acres Fresh Market Taking On Logistical Barriers In Chicago
Liz Abunaw, founder and owner of Forty Acres Fresh Market in Chicago, continues to hold pop-up markets in Austin, a West Side community with few grocery options. But the goal is to open a brick-and-mortar store. When an old Salvation Army building at 5713 W. Chicago Ave. went on the market, Abunaw approached West Side Health […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y To Hold In-Store Hiring Event, March 1
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y will hold the company’s third on-the-spot hiring event on March 1 at all locations across Massachusetts and Connecticut. This opportunity is for anyone 18 years and older to try new skills and to be a voice for sharing innovative ideas. “Over my career, I have had the opportunity to work with amazing people […]
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Schnucks Supermarket To Open New Location In Columbia, MO
Schnucks has announced it will open a new store March 23 at 5410 Clark Lane in Columbia, Missouri. The 48,000-square-foot store will include a focus on fresh departments such as produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery. The store also will offer an expanded prepared hot foods and grab-and-go menu along with an indoor seating area and […]
Posted inCentral Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates Women’s History Month With Product Spotlights
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will spotlight a collection of products from female-owned companies. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout Women’s History Month, running March 2-29. Central Market’s offerings include everything from wines and gourmet chocolates to meats and grocery items from female-owned companies. This celebration is a part of Central Market’s “Be […]