Earlier this year, Schriever, Louisiana-based Rouses Markets welcomed Ron Bonacci as VP of advertising and marketing and Brian Bosworth as VP of center store. Both report to CEO Donny Rouse. “We are truly excited about the knowledge and leadership both Ron and Brian bring; I am delighted to have them aboard to help us grow […]
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Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southeast
Food Lion To Remodel 24 Stores In Wilmington, NC
With a capital investment exceeding $50 million, Food Lion is unveiling remodeled stores that feature a new, easier shopping experience for customers in Wilmington, North Carolina. On May 10, Food Lion will hold ribbon-cutting events in the Wilmington area at 24 stores, with five more to follow soon. The investment includes remodeling the stores, providing e-commerce […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Hosts Annual Body Care, Beauty Bonanza
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is holding its third annual Body Care and Beauty Bonanza through May 20, featuring savings, free samples, prizes and education. Each Natural Grocers store includes an expansive body care and beauty department, stocked with natural and organic products, including cosmetics, shampoos and conditioners, face and body moisturizers, oral care products, deodorant, shaving cream and […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Enmarket Cuts Ribbon For 130th Store In Richmond Hill, GA
Enmarket held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for a new location at 3651 Highway 17 in Richmond Hill, Georgia. A large crowd from the community gathered to help celebrate. Guests were treated to free giveaways and product samplings from vendors such as Red Bull, Monster Energy, Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Leopold’s Ice Cream and Ghost Energy. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Rouses Markets Holds Grand Reopening In Mandeville, LA
Rouses Markets celebrated a store grand reopening May 4 at 4350 Hwy. 22 in Mandeville, Louisiana. Mayor Clay Madden was in attendance along with Rouses Markets executives, the store team and customers. The store also presented a $5,000 check to the Northshore Food Bank. Madden delivered a proclamation honoring the store and declared May 4 “Rouses […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens Two New Locations In Florida
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has opened two new stores in Sarasota and Kissimmee, Florida. The stores are more than 48,000 square feet, offering departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and produce, as well as a bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We are excited to open another Publix location for new and existing customers,” […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Highlights Executive For AAPI Heritage Month
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by celebrating the achievements and contributions of one of its executive leaders. Raymond Rhee began his career with SEG 35 years ago as a bagger at Winn-Dixie and has held various positions of responsibility in retail operations, accounting, strategic planning and finance. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Eagle Introduces Price Lock Discount For Customers
Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle has announced a new price lock on 800 items at all Giant Eagle and Market District locations and a selection of popular items at GetGo. Through Aug. 9, the price lock will reduce and control prices on these items by an average of nearly 20 percent. “We are putting the customer at […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest
Balls Food Stores Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Balls Food Stores has been serving Kansas City, Kansas, for 100 years and will host special anniversary events throughout the year to mark the occasion. In 1923, Sidney and Mollie Ball purchased a building on the corner of 16th and Stewart in the city. That decision would lead to generations of Balls family members working […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest
Hy-Vee Healthy You Subscription Service Launches
New program helps individuals create personalized health and wellness plan Hy-Vee has launched Hy-Vee Healthy You, a health and wellness subscription service designed by company dietitians to help individuals develop healthier lifestyles through personalized nutrition counseling, preventative health screenings and more. The subscription service is available across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region to individuals 18 and older. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Selects NCR POS For In-Store Technology
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Company has selected NCR point of sale as the foundation of its in-store technology. BGC is starting its infrastructure journey with NCR Emerald, a cloud-native POS solution. The NCR Commerce Platform unlocks the power of integrated capabilities across BGC’s physical infrastructure. The NCP unifies technology to run the store, delivering an effective way to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Expands On-Demand Floral, Sushi Delivery To Uber Eats
The Kroger Co. has launched floral and sushi delivery on Uber Eats marketplace from Kroger’s Family of Stores across the country. Customers can order premium Bloom Haus floral bouquets now and their favorite sushi beginning May 4. “Kroger continues to bring customers additional ways to enjoy their favorite fresh products with zero compromise on convenience […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names McFarlane-Smart Project Management Office Director
Tenneille McFarlane-Smart has been named director of the newly created Project Management Office at Big Y. She will be responsible for all project activity across all divisions at Big Y, including all banners such as Big Y Supermarkets, Big Y Express Gas and Convenience, Big Y at Fresh Acres and Table and Vine fine wines […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Price Rite Marketplace To Donate $35K+ To Area Food Banks
Funds raised during annual Check-Out Hunger fundraising campaign Price Rite Marketplace is presenting more than $35,000 in donations to local food banks as part of its annual Check-Out Hunger fundraising campaign. From November through December 2022, Price Rite Marketplace associates throughout Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island collected […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Wins Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Award
Publix Pharmacy has received the Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Award, presented by Zitter Insights, a division of Managed Markets Insights & Technology. This is the third time Publix Pharmacy has received this award. “It’s an honor to once again be recognized by our customers and Zitter Insights. This award is a testimony to our […]
Posted inFood City, Independent Store News, Southeast
Food City Confirms Plans For 6 Stores In Huntsville, Alabama Area
Food City President and CEO Steve Smith has confirmed that K-VA-T Food Stores will build six Food City locations in the Huntsville, Alabama, area over the next six years. “We’re excited to be moving into Huntsville, Alabama, and the surrounding areas, and while this is our first project in the area, it certainly won’t be […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast
Giant Food Opens E-Commerce Fulfillment Center In Manassas, Virginia
Expands service to 140+ new zip codes; adds beer, wine for local deliveries Giant Food has opened its Giant Delivers e-commerce fulfillment center in Manassas, Virginia. The new 82,000-square-foot facility will make home and business delivery possible for thousands of new customers in more than 140 zip codes across northern Virginia. Enhancing service to customers […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Urges Customers To Prepare For Natural Disasters
Grocer encourages preparedness, plus offers discounts on essential supplies, $20 in free groceries Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is encouraging customers to begin preparing for natural disasters this week during National Hurricane Preparedness Week. The official start of the Atlantic hurricane season is June 1, and customers should begin to stock up now on vital items […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Save A Lot Offers New ‘Shop The Dot’ Savings Program
In-store signage, weekly ad highlight monthly price drops, additional savings St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, is rolling out a new savings program. The new “Shop the Dot” program launching this week is an in-store, print and digital marketing campaign designed to highlight regular […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
New Seasons Market To Open 22nd Portland Metro Area Store In 2025
West Coast grocer to create more than 100 jobs in Hillsboro’s Tanasbourne Area New Seasons Market is planning to open its 22nd store, located in Hillsboro’s Tanasbourne Town Center, in the second quarter of 2025. It will fill the 27,271-square-foot space formerly held by Office Depot at 11000 NE Evergreen Parkway. “We are excited to expand our presence […]