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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee Reaches 100M Meals Goal For Feeding America
Hy-Vee has achieved its goal of helping to provide 100 million meals to Feeding America and 19 partner food banks serving those experiencing hunger across the Midwest. Hy-Vee surpassed this milestone after a 20-month campaign that included customer donations as well as supplier donations of food and funds. “Our customers and employees have been tremendous […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Purchases Property For New Dallas Concept Store
As H-E-B continues to expand its store network across the DFW Metroplex, the retailer has announced the purchase of property in Dallas, Texas. A subsidiary of H-E-B purchased the property. The terms of the purchase were not disclosed. The site is an almost 10-acre property at the corner of Hillcrest Road and LBJ Freeway, inside […]