Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Tops Launches Annual Check Out Hunger Campaign

Tops Friendly Markets has launched its annual Check Out Hunger campaign, taking place in all stores through Feb. 8. Since its inception in 2004, the effort has raised nearly $6.5 million for participating food banks, making an impact in the fight against food insecurity. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, among households with children, 17.9 percent […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest

H-E-B Donates $1M, Sends Supplies For California Wildfire Relief

As wildfires continue to spread throughout the greater Los Angeles area, H‑E‑B has mobilized to provide aid that will support residents and nonprofits responding in impacted communities, including a donation of $1 million and truckloads of supplies. Since the fires began, H-E-B has sought ways to help with critical outreach. From Jan. 13-17, H-E-B sent […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Opens 350-Acre Home Office Campus In Bentonville, AR

Walmart has unveiled its new home office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, a 350-acre sustainably-designed workplace. The campus represents a multibillion-dollar investment in associate experience, environmental leadership and community development, featuring mass timber construction, smart building technology, offices designed to be powered by renewable energy and integration with downtown Bentonville. A phased opening approach will continue […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, West

At Hawaii-Based KTA, ‘We Are What We Are Because Of Our Community’

Toby Taniguchi is the yonsei of his family’s company on the Big Island of Hawai’i. That is, he is the fourth generation to lead the business, Puna Plantation Hawaii Ltd., based in Hilo. The company comprises businesses including six KTA Super Stores, KTA Express, five KTA Pharmacy locations and K. Takata Store, which Puna Plantation […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast

Ahold Delhaize USA, Food Lion Recognized As Top Employers

Ahold Delhaize USA and its omnichannel brand, Food Lion, have been named as top employers in the U.S. by the Top Employers Institute, which recognizes organizations that cultivate great workplaces through excellent human resources policies and people practices. “We’re honored by this recognition,” said Cathy Edwards, VP of human resources for Ahold Delhaize USA. “At […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest

Target Corp. Shares Changes To Executive Leadership Team

Target Corp. is making several changes across its executive leadership team in an effort to further position the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company to meet its long-term goals. Mark Schindele, EVP and chief stores officer, will be retiring after 25 years with Target. Since joining the company in 1999, he has served in multiple roles spanning merchandising […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest

United Supermarkets Donates $10K For Teachers Initiative

United Supermarkets and Cheez-It teamed up Jan. 15 to support the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers initiative, presenting $10,000 to educators from across the South Plains region. The CFP Foundation is the largest sports entity dedicated to inspiring and empowering teachers. United Supermarkets’ partnership aims to recognize teachers who have their […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West

Island Pacific Supermarkets Holds Volunteer Campaign For Wildfire Relief

Island Pacific Supermarket recently completed a community-driven campaign, with volunteers joining efforts to assemble care packs and distribute food and beverages to wildfire-affected areas of Los Angeles. To continue its efforts, Island Pacific is extending its free meals for first responders program until Jan. 20. Relief goods were delivered to the L.A. Regional Food Bank in City of […]