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People Ranks Wegmans No. 1 On ‘Companies That Care’ List

Rochester, New York-based Wegmans has ranked No. 1 on People magazine’s 2021 list of Companies That Care. The list highlights companies that have demonstrated respect, care and concern for their employees, their communities and the environment. Wegmans has been included on the list for five consecutive years. “There is nothing more important to us than […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Hy-Vee, RLL To Display No. 45 Indy Car At Select Store Locations

Hy-Vee Inc., in partnership with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, will display a No. 45 Hy-Vee-sponsored Indy show car at select store locations across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region throughout September. The partnership with the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team began in 2020, when Hy-Vee became the primary sponsor of Graham Rahal’s entry for Race 2 at the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Sedano’s Supermarkets Partners With Havas House

Miami, Florida-based Sedano’s Supermarkets, one of the nation’s largest Hispanic retailers, has launched its Sedano’s Retail Media Network. Created in partnership with Havas House, the global custom media, content and publishing division of Republica Havas, the Retail Media Network will provide supporting brand partners with the opportunity to creatively showcase their products throughout Sedano’s vast […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Coswatte Named Chief Operating Officer for Cardenas Markets

Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has promoted Prabash Coswatte to the role of chief operating officer. In this position Coswatte will continue to report directly to Doug Sanders, chairman and CEO for Cardenas Markets, and will oversee the company’s store operations, loss prevention, information technology, data integrity, scanning, receiving, maintenance, construction and real estate departments. “Prabash […]

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Harmons Continues ‘Creating Conversations’ About Utah’s Food Culture

by Eric Pereira / content creator Lindee Nance, VP of marketing, said Utah-based Harmons has invested a “great deal” in product development, supplier partnerships and produce selection. That includes providing content for its audience as well. At harmonsgrocery.com, visitors will find blogs and podcasts answering culinary questions, nutrition insights and food trends, among other topics. […]

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Publix Helping Students Through Scholarships, Food Pantry Donations

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix and Publix Super Markets Charities are contributing a total of $180,000 to support the education and well-being of students at nine colleges and universities in its operating area. Through a collaboration with the United Negro College Fund, Publix is providing a total of $90,000 in scholarships to 45 minority students attending the […]

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Hy-Vee Pharmacies Now Offering Flu Shots With No Appointment

West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. is offering the flu vaccine inside its more than 275 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations, with no appointment or prescription necessary. Drive-thru flu clinics also will be offered at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout the company’s eight-state region on select days through Oct. 30.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends […]