Posted inPublix Super Markets, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Pharmacy Offers Customers Virtual Care Services

Publix Pharmacy customers have access to a virtual care service powered by WellSync. By filling out an online health questionnaire, customers can seek medical care from a licensed provider with no appointment needed and from the comfort of their home. “Publix Pharmacy continues to remove barriers so our customers can receive convenient health care services,” […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast

BJ’s Shares Plans For New Stores In New Jersey, North Carolina

BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the locations of its newest clubs, set to open in early 2025. The stores in Hanover Township and Southern Pines will mark the retailer’s 25th club in New Jersey and 10th in North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our membership offers to even more families in New Jersey […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Midwest

Target Shares Several Changes To Leadership Team

Minneapolis-based Target Corp. has made several changes to its leadership team. Christina Hennington, currently chief growth officer, has been named as chief strategy and growth officer, and Rick Gomez, currently chief food, essentials and beauty officer, will take over as chief commercial officer, overseeing Target’s merchandising business, both effective July 7. Lisa Roath, Target’s chief marketing officer, will […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West

Grubhub Adds Albertsons Cos. To Delivery Marketplace

Grubhub and Albertsons Cos. have partnered to bring almost 1,800 Albertsons Cos. stores to Grubhub’s marketplace for delivery, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb. Availability is based on delivery locations through the grocery section on the app and website. “We’re pleased to grow our grocery offering with Albertsons Cos., one of the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, West, Whole Foods

Hammer & Wikan Celebrates ‘Simpler Life’ In Alaska’s Petersburg

Independent grocers across the U.S. face many challenges, but additional obstacles face those operating in Alaska. Hammer & Wikan is an independent grocer in Petersburg, Alaska, which is located on Mitkof Island in the southeastern part of the state. Hammer & Wikan was founded in 1921 by John Hammer and Andrew Wikan, two Norwegian immigrants. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

ShopRite LPGA Classic Donates $1.5M To Local Charities

The ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer donated nearly $1.5 million to local organizations at its annual luncheon on June 7. Held alongside the golf tournament, the luncheon recognizes “community champions” working to address hunger, support families and advance medical research. “Our annual luncheon is a cherished tradition within the LPGA, and each year we […]