Publix Super Markets Charities announced a $3 million donation to housing and shelter programs on Dec. 9 as part of its commitment to building stronger communities. The donation will support 121 Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout the Southeast, including funding for a total of six full houses at six affiliates. In addition, 104 nonprofit organizations […]
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Following Retirements, Hy-Vee Names New President, Makes Additional Changes
As two top Hy-Vee executives retire, the retailer has named a new president in addition to making other changes to its leadership team. Randy Edeker, who had served as president, CEO and chairman, will maintain two of his roles as Jeremy Gosch takes over the duties of president and chief operating officer. Hy-Vee recognized the […]
Publix Remembers Carol Jenkins Barnett
Carol Jenkins Barnett, 65, former chair and president of Publix Super Markets Charities and daughter of company founder, George W. Jenkins, died Dec. 8 in her home. She was surrounded by her family. Jenkins Barnett had been diagnosed in 2016 with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Born Sept. 30, 1956, and raised in Lakeland, Florida, she began […]
The Fresh Market Shares ‘Top 5 Best Tasting Food Trends To Try’ In 2022
Global food trends have never been more popular, and consumers can expect to see more of them in 2022; both in stores and on restaurant menus. For years, The Fresh Market has looked to world class chefs for inspiration with their newest global flavor discoveries and frequently these inspirations create fads; but more often, they […]
Fareway Rewards Hourly Employees With Round Of Bonuses
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. says it is giving cash bonuses to all hourly employees for going above and beyond during an uncertain 2021. Bonuses will be paid to all hourly employees company wide. The bonuses range up to $500 per employee and will impact more than 10,000 frontline staff members. The Fareway corporate office will […]
Central Market/H-E-B Continue Feast Of Sharing Celebrations
This holiday season, Central Market/H-E-B is taking its mobile kitchens on the road for the company’s annual Feast of Sharing celebrations in lieu of in-person dinners. Central Market/H-E-B will be at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, on Dec. 10 to distribute dinners and holiday cheer to those in need. The event will be held at […]
Independent Grocer Buche Testifies To House Committee
National Grocers Association member retailer RF Buche, fourth-generation grocer and president of South Dakota-based GF Buche Co., testified as part of a roundtable, “Ending Hunger in America: Food Insecurity in Rural America,” Dec. 8 before the House Rules Committee. In his testimony, Buche detailed efforts by his company to tackle food insecurity. Buche has worked […]
Cardenas Markets Foundation Scholarship Program Taking Applications
The Cardenas Markets Foundation continues to support the communities it serves by providing $177,000 in scholarship funds to local students. Applications are being accepted now. In sum, 59 scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded for the 2022 academic year, which reflects a $1,000 increase from the 2021 academic year. Recipients will be selected based […]
