Posted inIndependent Store News, Cosentino's Food Stores, Midwest, Retailer of the Year

Cosentino’s Cultivating Community Through Giving, Local Partnerships

Being a part of the community is one of the core missions at Cosentino’s. From schools and sports teams to town holiday events, the Cosentino Charity Foundation helps support many groups and causes. The company also is a key supporter of local businesses, featuring many of their products in-store. As most philanthropic groups tend to […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West

Northgate Gonzalez Market Holds Inaugural Asada Fest In Los Angeles

More than 1,500 people from the Los Angeles community attended Northgate González Market’s inaugural Asada Fest on July 13. Attendees were able to sample mesquite-grilled tacos from LA’s top taqueros and renowned Mexican chefs. “At Northgate González Market, we know the ‘asada’ is a cherished tradition that brings families and friends together while enjoying good […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Opens Store In Huntington Station, NY

Whole Foods Market opened a new 43,916-square-foot store July 17 at 350 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, New York. The store’s design emphasizes simplicity and modernity, incorporating elements reminiscent of the bay area’s fluidity and the neighborhood’s commuter heritage. The new location’s product assortment features more than 2,000 local items from the Northeast, sourced […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Invests $200K Into Florida Coral Reef Conservation Efforts

Publix has donated more than $200,000 in the past two years to protect coral reefs, which are vital for ocean health and provide a nursery for juvenile fish and crustaceans. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, around 25 percent of the fish in the ocean depend on coral reefs to survive. “At Publix, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West

Stater Bros. Charities Donates More Than $900K To City Of Hope

Stater Bros. Charities, the charitable arm of Stater Bros. Markets, presented a check on June 25 for $906,527 to the City of Hope, representing the donations from its 12-day Kids 4 Hope fundraising campaign. From May 1-12, Stater Bros. Markets locations jointly collected more than $900,000 in donations from customers and employees to support childhood […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Opens Perishable Distribution Center In Lancaster, TX

Walmart employees, local elected officials and community members celebrated the grand opening of a new 730,000-square-foot perishable distribution center July 16 in Lancaster, Texas. The new facility receives and processes fresh produce, eggs, dairy, flowers and frozen goods for delivery to nearby Walmart stores. The perishable distribution center is Walmart’s second Lancaster-based facility, following the next […]