Eligible individuals may receive their Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose at Florida in-store Publix pharmacies in Brevard, Duval, Orange and Polk counties. As of Sept. 25, all Florida in-store Publix Pharmacy locations are offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Booster doses will be provided on a walk-in basis as vaccine becomes available at each store; however, appointments […]
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Schnucks To Give Bonus To Store, Facility Teammates
To show appreciation to teammates for their continued service to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks is awarding eligible store and facility teammates a performance and retention bonus. Teammates who qualify could receive up to $600 in a one-time bonus in January. The performance and retention bonus will be based on hours […]
Remote Controlled Robotic Carts To Deliver Groceries From ShopRite
The future has arrived at the ShopRite stores in Yardley and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where customers can be the first to take advantage of battery-powered delivery robots for same day home grocery delivery. The remote controlled, robotic carts are making their northeast debut at the two stores and are designed to meet growing consumer demand for […]
New Eau Claire Hy-Vee Store To Open On Sept. 28
Hy-Vee is set to open its new store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on Sept. 28. This will be the company’s fourth store in the state and the first entirely reimagined grocery store outside of Iowa. After several months of construction, the Eau Claire Hy-Vee will open its doors to the public at 6 a.m. for […]
Vallarta Supermarkets Offers New Pumpkin Spice Tamale
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino grocers in California, is jump-starting the tamale season with the new Pumpkin Spice Tamale. This Vallarta exclusive will be available storewide at Vallarta’s La Cocina starting Oct. 1 through the end of the year. Developed by Vallarta’s culinary team, the new Pumpkin Spice Tamale is made with pumpkin […]
Meijer Prepares To Administer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is ready to administer COVID-19 booster shots to eligible patients – regardless of where they received their original vaccine series – at all its pharmacies across the Midwest. “We’ve come a long way these past 18 months, but in order to continue on that path and maintain our healthy communities, we […]
H-E-B Read 3 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Encouraging Literacy In Texas
As part of National Literacy Month, H-E-B will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Read 3, an education program aimed at promoting literacy throughout Texas. Since H-E-B launched the program, the initiative has supported early childhood literacy efforts, which have provided more than 5.5 million books to children and families across the state. To celebrate Read 3’s decade […]
Meijer Prepares For Fall Rush Of Customers Looking For Camping Items
Following a record-breaking number of vacationers and remote workers choosing the great outdoors to cure their wanderlust this summer, sporting goods experts at Meijer say demand for specialized gear and seasonal must-haves is increasing as camping enthusiasts prepare for fall. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer reports that shoppers are planning beyond tents, kayaks and sleeping […]
