St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s has announced that Chris Coborn, chairman and CEO, has joined the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion coalition. The organization is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to drive action and change in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. By signing this commitment, the grocer’s joins a partnership of more […]
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Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Merchandising News, Midwest
Meijer Expands General Merchandise, Apparel Supplier Event
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has begun seeking submissions from local and diverse-owned businesses for its Supplier Diversity event focusing on general merchandise and apparel. Vendors must provide video submissions, describing their brand and products, by Sept. 18 to be considered for the virtual event this fall. “While we’ve made great strides to ensure our vendors represent our […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Express Opens In Columbia, MO
Schnuck Markets has opened a Schnucks Express store at 111 South Providence Road in Columbia, Missouri. Schnucks Express features a separate entrance but is also connected to EatWell, A Natural Food Store by Schnucks. The store offers customers a grocery experience with a focus on customer favorites that are available at traditional Schnucks stores. “After listening […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Recognized On Forbes’ Best Employers By State List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Forbes’ America’s Best Employers by State list for the fourth year in a row, this year ranked No. 3 in South Carolina. The company also finished No. 28 in Florida, No. 26 in Georgia, No. 23 in North Carolina, No. 20 in Tennessee and No. 19 in Alabama. “At […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Names 2022 Quest For Texas Best Winners
H-E-B’s Quest for Texas Best judges have concluded their competition and have selected five winners from the top 10 finalists. The winners come from McAllen, Lakeway, Houston, Dallas and Guthrie and received $80,000 in cash prizes and space on H-E-B store shelves statewide. “Each year we are amazed by the submissions. The creativity, passion and determination […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Awards $253K In Employee Scholarships
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California, and The Gonzalez Family Foundation have awarded several employees and their dependents $253,000 in scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year. “Investing in the future educational success of our employees and their families is important to Vallarta. We believe education is key and are extremely proud […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Raises Funds To Support March Of Dimes
Arlington, Virginia-based March of Dimes has partnered with Publix to raise more than $6.1 million during its annual point of sale campaign to support the nonprofit. With this donation, the grocer remains March of Dimes’ top corporate sponsor for the seventh consecutive year and brings the grocer’s contribution to the organization to more than $95 million over the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Pharmacy To Offer Flu Shots Without Appointment
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has announced that the flu vaccine is available inside its more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations, with no appointment or prescription necessary. For the third consecutive year, drive-thru flu clinics will be offered outside of many Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations between Sept. 6-Oct. 27. Hy-Vee pharmacists conduct a screening process prior to vaccination […]