Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has reformulated and rebranded its dog and cat food line, Nature’s Menu. “Our team of brand managers and buyers strive to ensure each private brand item we develop focuses on the needs of our customers and their families. Such is the case with Nature’s Menu, Dollar General’s exclusive super premium dog and cat […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Store In Navarre, FL
Publix Super Markets has opened a new store at Wynnehaven Plaza in Navarre, Florida. The 48,387-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy with drive-thru. There also will be an adjacent Publix Liquors. “We are excited to bring a second […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Northeast
Weis Markets Hosts Rep. Thompson For Congressional Store Tour
Weis Markets in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, recently hosted U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson for a store tour that provided a look at operations and an opportunity for company leadership to discuss issues impacting independent grocers with the House Agriculture Committee chair. The tour was organized by the National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion To Open New Location In South Boston, VA
North Carolina-based Food Lion will open a store March 8 at 3346 Halifax Road in South Boston, Virginia. The location will open to the public at 8 a.m., following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Afterwards, the first 100 customers in line will receive a mystery gift card valued up to $200 and free reusable shopping bag. The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Tops Markets Donates 2.5M Meals For Area Food Banks
Williamsville, New York-based Tops donated more than 2.5 million meals through annual campaigns such as the Check Out Hunger and Food 2 Families. These campaigns help the community support food banks in its communities, including FeedMore WNY, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, Foodlink, Food Bank of Central New York, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Food […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Raises $1.3M To Combat Childhood Hunger
The Giant Company has announced its Feeding School Kids initiative raised more than $1.3 million to combat hunger throughout local public school districts in the communities it serves. The donation was formally announced March 6 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, as the company presented Altoona Area School District with a check for more than $11,000 and nearly 1,300 […]
Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Bravo Supermarkets Opens New Store In Ocala, FL
Bravo Supermarkets has opened a new store at 8585 SW Road in Ocala, Florida. The new Bravo Supermarket offers more than 17,800 square feet of a reimagined grocery experience for Ocala and the surrounding communities. Doors opened at 7 a.m. on March 3 and a grand opening celebration will be announced soon. The new location […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Hosts Classes For National Nutrition Month
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company and its team of dietitians are hosting free, live classes through Zoom for people to help make healthy eating easier. “Finding balance when you’re busy can be a real challenge, but every day offers up opportunities to eat together, which is why our team of dietitians is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Introduces St. Louis CITY SC ‘Player Pals’ Sweeperstakes
As the grocery partner of St. Louis CITY SC, Schnuck Markets is offering its first “Player Pals” sweepstakes – or Sweeperstakes. Winners will get a spot for their 8-12-year-old child (as well as that child’s 8-12-year-old friend or sibling) to walk out onto the CITYPARK pitch alongside the starting lineup before one of three upcoming […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Donates Almost $44K To Local Breast Cancer Groups
In order to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, all Big Y Supermarkets donated proceeds from their October initiative “Partners of Hope” to 32 local breast cancer support groups throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. This program reflects the partnership, commitment and support of breast cancer awareness and research that are so vital for many. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Begins Annual Childhood Cancer Donation Campaign
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has begun its annual “Help Cure Childhood Cancer” campaign to support two of the nation’s leading pediatric cancer care centers: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund in Massachusetts; and MSK Kids, the pediatric program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Since the campaign’s inception decades ago, Stop & Shop and its customers have contributed more than […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Announces 2023 Healing The Planet Grant Program
The Giant Company, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has announced the return of its Healing the Planet grant program. This year, $300,000 will be awarded to projects that address food waste prevention, reduction and recovery across its operating area in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia. “In the past two years of our grant program and […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Super Markets Reopens Location In Tampa, FL
Publix Super Markets has reopened a store at the Gandy Shopping Center in Tampa, Florida. The 59,409-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. Additional offerings include a Pours area and burrito, pizza and pasta bars. There also is upstairs […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger To Invest $770M In Employee Wages, Benefits
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has announced a more than $770 million incremental investment in its employees during 2023. The company will use this money to raise average hourly rates, improve healthcare options and build new training and development opportunities. “Our associates enable our success, and we are committed to investing in theirs,” said Rodney McMullen, chairman and CEO. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Iowa Store
Fareway Stores hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony March 1 for a new store at 9080 Mills Civic Pkwy. in West Des Moines, Iowa. The 21,00-square-foot-store provides a full-service butcher counter, a large grocery selection with fresh-cut produce and locally sourced items, in addition to a variety of craft beer, fine wines and top-shelf spirits. The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Begins 100 Million Meals Challenge To Fight Hunger
Food insecurity will also be major focus of Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend in July at Iowa Speedway Hy-Vee has begun its newest initiative to help fight hunger across its eight-state region. The supermarket chain’s major campaign will continue through the end of the year to provide 100 million meals to the Feeding America network of […]
Posted inNortheast, Independent Store News
ShopRite Introduces Fresh To Table In-Store Experience
Three ShopRite locations have recently debuted Fresh to Table, a store-within-a-store concept where customers can find fresh foods, ingredients and easy-to-prepare meal solutions in a variety of grab-and-go formats. Two Connecticut stores, the ShopRite of Norwich at 634 W Main St. and the ShopRite of New London at 351 N Frontage Road, and one Pennsylvania location, […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Supports Artists Through Women’s History Month Collection
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has introduced a special collection of products featuring the art of three Midwestern women artists – Abeer Abo-Shihata, Judy Mintze and Misty Russian – in every Meijer supercenter. The retailer will donate 5 percent of sales from the collection to the American Heart Association’s “Life is Why” Campaign to help support initiatives […]
Posted inCentral Market, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates Women’s History Month
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is featuring a diverse collection of top-rated women-owned products from around the world in celebration of Women’s History Month. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout March. Central Market’s offerings include everything from women-owned wines, skin and hair products and additional grocery items. Featured women-owned products at Central Market […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Holds Inaugural Hunger Summit In Lakeland, FL
Publix hosted its inaugural hunger summit Feb. 23 at its headquarters in Lakeland, Florida, bringing together executives from 35 Feeding America member food banks in the company’s operating area, as well as state and federal officials. Publix leaders shared best practices in talent acquisition, sourcing, warehousing and distribution. “Our summit provided an opportunity to build […]