Grocery Outlet has launched a “Free Groceries for Life” sweepstakes, where customers can enter for a chance to win a range of prizes, including a lifetime of free groceries. “This sweepstakes puts the treasure in treasure hunt,” said Eric Lindberg, chairman and interim president and CEO of the California-based company. “We are absolutely thrilled to […]
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Posted inMerchandising News, Independent Store News, Industry Leaders Speak, National
Winning the Shrink Battle – How Independent Grocers Can Maximize Their Margins
Sponsored content Shrink silently chips away at profits through outdated product, theft, overstocking, damage and errors. These losses aren’t just missed revenue – they lead to dissatisfied customers and reduced reinvestment opportunities. Reducing shrink isn’t just about cutting losses – it’s about gaining clarity, control and profitability in a competitive industry. Shrink is the difference […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southeast
Employee-Owned Food Giant Serves Rural MS By Focusing On Price, Quality
Location, customer service, price and quality are just a few of the attributes that help Food Giant stores in northern Mississippi stand out. The Shelby Report of the Southeast recently visited with David Holcomb, division manager, to learn more about the company’s competitive strategy. How long has Food Giant been operating in Mississippi? Kenneth Storey, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Forbes Recognizes The Kroger Co. For Workplace Culture, Pharmacy Customer Service
The Kroger Co. has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers and for providing exceptional customer service through its Kroger Family of Pharmacies. “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Tech Workers and for our unparalleled customer service specifically in pharmacy. This recognition […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds’ Holidays Without Hunger Program Sets Record Donation
Food Lion Feeds and its customers have helped provide the equivalent of more than 29 million meals this holiday season. This set a record, quadrupling the previous highest Holidays Without Hunger meal count in 2021, which was equal to more than 6.6 million meals. The initiative benefits Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Donates $200K To The Salvation Army
Schnucks Markets customers and the company donated $200,000 to The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign through the most recent “Round Up at the Register” fundraiser. Schnucks customers had the option to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100 percent of donations from the 15-day campaign benefiting The Salvation Army. Customers donated […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Awards $3.2M In Disaster Relief Grants
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $3.2 million in disaster relief grants to support 120 organizations and their communities. The organizations were affected by Hurricane Helene’s devastation and destruction in September. The grants provide financial assistance to community feeding partners that have played a vital role in helping those impacted by the storm. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Midwest
There’s More To Kansas-Based Hired Man’s Grocery Than ‘Exceptional’ Meat Department
The Shelby Report of the Midwest recently visited with Jenny Osner, who along with husband Clint owns Hired Man’s Grocery & Grill in Conway Springs, Kansas, to find out how the pair got started in the grocery industry and their strategy for standing out in a competitive market. How did Hired Man’s Grocery & Grill […]