Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corp. has promoted Kelly Dilts to EVP and CFO, effective May 1. John Garratt, current president and CFO, will retain his role as president until his planned retirement on June 2. Since joining Dollar General in July 2019, Dilts has served as SVP of finance with responsibility for financial planning and analysis, procurement, […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Shares Third Annual Better Neighbor Report
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has announced the release of its third annual Better Neighbor Report, which spotlights the company’s work to serve customers, support employees and provide transparency about its commitment to the greater D.C., Maryland and Virginia region. “For more than 87 years, serving our communities means doing our part. As a local business providing essential […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Mannan Supermarkets Launches Food Insecurity Initiative
Mannan Supermarkets, in partnership with the Zara Charitable Foundation, has launched a new initiative to confront food insecurity among children in Queens County, New York. This comes on the heels of federal cuts to nutrition programs, mainly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. These programs are being […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Texas Grocer Introduces Visa Signature Credit Cards
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and Central Market have launched the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card and Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card, offering customers unlimited cash back on groceries and other purchases, flexible redemption options and additional cost-saving benefits. The credit cards can be used to receive the 5 percent cash back benefit on the purchase of eligible […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Harvest Market Launches Health Food Incentive
Harvest Market in Northern California has become the first grocery store in the country to offer healthy food incentives onto a customer’s EBT card. The California independent grocer began participating in this health food incentive rebate program March 7. The instant rebates are provided to participants in CalFresh (California’s federally funded food assistance benefits program, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market, Feeding America Partner For Tornado Relief Fundraiser
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is partnering with Feeding America to launch a fundraiser to support relief efforts in areas recently impacted by tornadoes. Through May 2, customers at The Fresh Market stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee will have the opportunity to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar or make a donation […]
Posted inH-E-B, C-Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Introduces ‘Fresh Bites’ Convenience Store
San Antonio-based H-E-B has introduced its rebranded H-E-B Fresh Bites convenience store, which will provide customers more fresh options, such as produce, prepared food and meal options. On April 13, the first H-E-B Fresh Bites opened adjacent to the H-E-B on Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Leander, Texas, which also features the company’s second True Texas […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s To Host ‘Spring For Meals’ Fourth Annual Food Drive
Through May 9, Reasor’s is hosting the fourth annual Spring for Meals fund and food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and its network, Grand Lake Community Ministry and the Tahlequah C.A.R.E. Food Pantry. All Reasor’s 17 stores will participate in the drive. Customers can purchase $15 bags of food in-store or online. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Partners With Ancient Nutrition
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market has partnered with Ancient Nutrition’s R.A.N.C.H. Project. The R.A.N.C.H. (Regenerative, Agriculture, Nutrition, Climate and Health) Project operates regenerative organic certified farms in Tennessee and Missouri that use a holistic approach to grazing and livestock management. The goal is to rebuild top soil, increase carbon capture and grow food sustainably. As a specialty […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Debuts Renewable Natural Gas Engine Truck
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has debuted the first of five 15-liter compressed natural gas engine trucks that will be incorporated into its private fleet. The X15N engine is supplied by Cummins and fueled by Chevron with compressed natural gas linked to renewable natural gas. The truck is making its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, with pit […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Employees Receive Award For Community Involvement
During Publix’s annual stockholders’ meeting, six employees received the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities. Publix founder George Jenkins, known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its employees should make a difference in their communities. Since the Mr. George Community Service Award was established in 1995, 147 employees have […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Fareway Celebrates 85 Years Of Green Initiatives
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. has a long-standing tradition of conserving natural resources that dates back to 1938. From the beginning, its green initiatives have included recycling, reusing and reclaiming, and these protocols continue to be exercised as the company celebrates 85 years of sustainable practices. Most recently, Fareway has employed technology to help further its […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Expands Partnership To Clean Beaches, Waterways
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has expanded its partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes Region to clean up Midwest beaches and waterways. Since 2022, the retailer has donated more than $1.5 million to the CGLR Foundation to expand deployment of two types of litter capture and clean-up technologies, the BeBot and Pixie Drone, to 18 new locations along Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin lakeshores as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. Shares New Executive Addition, Promotion
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has named Elena Kabasinskas as group VP of strategy, planning and transformation while promoting Michael Day to SVP of strategy, business development and architecture. Kabasinskas will oversee the business processes and change management efforts that accelerate strategies to help the cooperative meet customers’ evolving needs. “We’re thrilled to welcome Elena […]
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food, Baltimore City Partner For SNAP, EBT Promo Code
Giant Food has begun a partnership with Baltimore City, Maryland, that will help residents with SNAP and EBT benefits save on produce throughout the area. The program supports access to healthy produce at a critical time as recent federal rollbacks of SNAP Emergency Allotments result in many individuals being challenged to stretch their food dollars even […]
Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s To Acquire Sullivan’s Foods In Illinois
Coborn’s Inc. has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Sullivan’s Foods grocery stores and other business units in northern and central Illinois, the company’s first expansion into the state. The stores are operated by the Sullivan family under the Sullivan’s Foods banner. About 800 people work in the organization, which is comprised of 11 […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Supports Military Children Through Appreciation Program
Continuing the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Operation Appreciation program, H-E-B will honor the Month of the Military Child throughout April by supporting nonprofits providing outreach to military children and families across Texas. Among its efforts, H-E-B gifted more than $300,000 to military-focused nonprofits, including Military Child Education Coalition and the Gratitude Initiative. MCEC supports all military-connected […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Health Educates Students On Digital Prescription Safety
Kroger Health, the healthcare business of Cincinatti-based The Kroger Co., and EVERFI from Blackbaud have released updated program results stemming from the companies’ joint Prescription Drug Safety education curriculum for high school students. The collaboration is celebrating its fifth anniversary and has grown to include 14 geographies across the U.S., reaching more than 100,000 students in 1,300 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Ahold Delhaize Holds Annual Shareholder Meeting
Ahold Delhaize held its annual general meeting April 12 in a hybrid set-up, meaning shareholders attended and asked questions in-person and virtually. Attendees adopted all proposals on the agenda, including the company’s 2022 financial statements and reappointments to the management and supervisory boards. The meeting was attended by 136 shareholders, representing approximately 660 million shares. […]
Posted inBeverage News, Corporate Store News, Organic Natural, West
New Seasons Market Releases Sustainable Hazy IPA
Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market has collaborated with Hopworks Brewery on the release of Carbon Farmer, an organic hazy IPA crafted with Kernza. Kernza is a grain grown in a perennial polyculture system, which echos the natural prairie ecosystems and helps to improve soil health, reduce water use and provide habitat for pollinators. Because Kernza’s root system reaches more […]