Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer pharmacists suggest scheduling the updated COVID-19 booster, which targets the most commonly circulating BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron strains and is available at Meijer pharmacies. Other vaccines, including flu shots, can be scheduled at the same time. “The pace of our household routines began to increase with the return to school and will […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Location In Clermont, FL
Publix Super Markets opened a new store Sept. 8 at Clermont Town Center in Clermont, Florida. The 29,486 square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We are pleased to open the doors of our newest Publix at Clermont […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Celebrates Family Meals Month With Nutrition Events
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is partnering with FMI – The Food Industry Association to celebrate National Family Meals Month with a focus on nutrition and mental well-being. Created by FMI, the observance is an industry-inspired movement to raise consumer awareness of the health and societal benefits of sharing frequent family meals. Research shows that children who […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Open New Store In Frisco, TX
H-E-B is set to open the doors of its flagship store Sept. 21 at 4800 Main St. in Frisco, Texas. Customers who want to get a head start can begin to schedule orders for curbside pickup, beginning Sept. 19. Orders can be scheduled up to 14 days in advance. At 111,000 square feet, the H-E-B […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Offers Double Give Back Days In September
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets announced that in September, it is offering schools the chance to earn double the rewards as part of its Tops in Education Program. Participants enrolled in the program will be able to earn up to 10 percent for schools. Through Sept. 30, customers must purchase participating products such as Tops Brand, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
Weis Markets Completes Store Remodel In Millersburg, PA
Weis Markets has completed the remodel of its store in Millersburg, Pennsylvania. This is the second remodel to the store in two years, following the addition of a beer-wine café in 2020. “Upgrades to Weis’ Millersburg store will improve the shopping experience for our loyal customers in the area,” said Ron Bonacci, VP of advertising and […]
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Meijer Expands Beach Cleanup Events To Gain Public Participation
In conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup, Meijer is sponsoring two Adopt-a-Beach cleanup events on Sept. 17 and is encouraging public participation to help clean local beaches and keep plastic out of the Great Lakes. “We’re lucky to live in the beautiful Great Lakes, which is synonymous with summertime visits to the beach,” said Erik Petrovskis, director […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Recognized On People’s ‘Companies That Care’ List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has ranked No. 28 on the 2022 People “Companies that Care” list. This is the company’s third consecutive year on the list, which highlights U.S. companies that demonstrate respect, care and concern for employees, communities and the environment. “Since our company was founded in 1930, Publix has prioritized taking care of our employees, […]