Publix Super Markets is celebrating the opening of a new store at Shoppes at East San Marco in Jacksonville, Florida. The 39,209-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full bakery, deli and pharmacy. The store is multi-level with a Publix Liquors and parking […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Host Dietitian Events For Back-To-School Season
During August, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee dietitians will host a series of programs and workshops focused on helping kids and families prepare for the upcoming school year. Free Kids in the Hy-Vee Kitchen (Virtual) – Each month, the Hy-Vee dietitian team hosts free virtual cooking classes. The goal is to help kids become comfortable and confident […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Concludes Annual Loteria Sweepstakes
Cardenas Markets has concluded its Loteria Scratcher Sweepstakes with Hayward, California, resident Maria Antonia G. as the grand prize winner of $50,000. Employees from the company along with mariachis joined Adam Salgado, Cardenas Markets CMO, in presenting Maria Antonia with her check. The presentation took place on Aug. 3 in the parking lot of the company’s store located at 187 Harder Road in Hayward, […]
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Meijer Donates $25K On Behalf Of LPGA Classic Champion Kupcho
Meijer has announced a $25,000 donation to Kids’ Food Basket in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on behalf of Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Champion Jennifer Kupcho. This donation supports a tradition that started last year to support a hunger relief program of the champion’s choice. In 2021, Champion Nelly Korda also elected to give the $25,000 donation to Grand Rapids-based Kids’ Food Basket. “It speaks […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops To Celebrate Store Renovation, Reopening In Cheektowaga, NY
Tops will cut the ribbon Aug. 9 on its $2.7 million store renovation at 3865 Union Road in Cheektowaga, New York. This renovation marks the 25th store to be updated by the supermarket chain. This store has been updated from top to bottom, including refreshed exterior paint, landscaping, energy efficient equipment and LED lighting, solar-powered […]
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Piggly Wiggly Hosts Charity Golf Outing, Donates $100K To Hunger Relief
Piggly Wiggly hosted its 16th Annual Retail and Vendor Charity Golf Outing July 19 in Wisconsin to raise funds for three nonprofit organizations to fight hunger and to promote food security. The outing brought Piggly Wiggly Midwest employees, franchise owners, vendors and partners together for an event in support of local Wisconsin communities. In celebration […]
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Hy-Vee Chairman Names Wiese Next CEO
Hy-Vee Chairman and CEO Randy Edeker has named Aaron Wiese as Hy-Vee’s next CEO, effective Oct. 1. Wiese is currently vice chairman of Hy-Vee Inc. and president of the company’s supply chain and subsidiaries. Jeremy Gosch will remain as president and chief operating officer of West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee, overseeing all of the retail […]
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Fareway Cuts Ribbon On Meat Market In Olathe, KS
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 12 for its new Meat Market at 13430 W 151st St. in Olathe, Kansas. “We are excited to expand into the state of Kansas with a Fareway Meat Market and look forward to serving the needs of area residents in the growing community of Olathe,” said […]