Meijer and WK Kellogg Co. recently partnered to support the next generation of student athletes in the Detroit area, donating $25,000 to strengthen middle school sports programs at five schools. Through the Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger program, Great Oaks Academy, Trillium Academy, Detroit Achievement Academy, Center Line Prep and the Detroit Lions Academy each received $5,000 to enhance their athletic programs […]
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Mother, Daughters Aspire To Serve More Houston Food Deserts
Eladia Ayala has had an affinity for food since she was a young girl in Mexico in the 1970s. She started cooking early, having closely watched her mother create dishes like tamales and tacos and whip up frozen sweets. Eventually, she sold her own creations at her town’s central market on Saturdays. During the week, […]
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New Publix Opens In Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Publix opened its newest location May 8 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The 54,964-square-foot store is located in the Promenade Shopping Plaza at 9900 Alternate A1A. “We are excited to welcome customers to their new Publix,” said Lindsey Willis, Publix media relations manager. “We look forward to introducing them to an array of new offerings […]
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Meijer Opens New Ohio Supercenters In Austintown, Medina, Richmond Heights
Meijer opened three new 159,000-square-foot supercenters May 8 in Northeast Ohio, bringing a new shopping destination for customers in Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights. Meijer offers an expansive farm-fresh produce section featuring hundreds of USDA-certified organic items as well as a deli and meat department. Meijer supercenters also feature full-service pharmacies and general merchandise, including baby and pet […]
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Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Rahman, Zambo To New EVP Roles
Allegiance Retail Services has promoted two senior associates, Samer Rahman and Donna Zambo, to the positions of EVP, effective immediately. “These promotions reflect the continued growth of our cooperative and the expanded leadership roles of both Samer and Donna,” said Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services. “I am proud […]
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Meijer Simply Give Hunger Relief Program Reaches Donation Milestone
Meijer’s Simply Give hunger relief program has donated $100 million to help alleviate hunger in the Midwest since the program’s inception in 2008. During that time, the Meijer Simply Give program has provided nearly 900 million meals to communities in partnership with hundreds of local food pantries across its six-state footprint. “For the last 17 years, […]
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FMI Unveils Key Trends, Habits Shaping Future Of Food Shopping
American consumers continue to enjoy grocery shopping and have kept their shopping habits remarkably consistent despite persistent economic challenges, according to the latest annual survey by FMI – The Food Industry Association, conducted by The Hartman Group. The analysis, which kicks off FMI’s 2025 series, U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: The Logic of Food Shopping, offers insights into […]
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Growing GF Buche Co. Remains Passionate About Helping Those In Need
Fourth-generation South Dakota grocer RF Buche has a passion for retail but an even greater passion for helping people. That sentiment stems from a lesson he learned at age 7 from his father. While helping out in the store, he saw his dad quietly slip some cash to a mother in the checkout line who […]