Festival Foods has partnered with University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Kohler Co. and Prevea Health to introduce a certificate program aimed at enhancing customer experience and fostering relationships between companies and the people they serve. Customers are becoming more interested in making personal connections with businesses with which they engage, highlighting the continued importance of customer […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
Giant Eagle Joins Upside’s App For Cash-Back Promotions
Following the completion of a pilot, customers can now use Upside’s mobile app to access personalized cash-back promotions at more than 180 Giant Eagle and Market District stores and some 165 GetGo locations in Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Maryland. The partnership also makes Giant Eagle the first retailer on its platform to provide cash-back opportunities […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Adding Two Stores In Wisconsin
Skogen’s Festival Foods has plans to open two new Wisconsin stores later this year – on Sept. 20 at 800 E. Maes Ave., Kimberly, and Nov. 8 at 1616 Crest View Drive, Hudson. “It’s an honor to join the Hudson community and also to continue serving our Fox Valley guests with a new store in Kimberly,” […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Marketing News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Named ‘Official Grocer’ Of SEC
Sprouts Farmers Market has entered a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Southeastern Conference and SEC Network to become the “Official Grocer of the SEC.” Beginning July 1, the deal will surround the SEC’s marquee women’s sports properties, including basketball and gymnastics. As a celebration of the anniversary of Title IX on June 23, Sprouts will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Expands Lotería Scratcher Sweepstakes
Heritage Grocers Group is bringing back its popular “Lotería Scratcher Sweepstakes” program. This year, the sweepstakes is expanding to include the El Rancho Supermercado, Tony’s Fresh Market and Los Altos Ranch Market banners. The program will run through Aug. 19, offering customers a chance to win a share of $1.5 million in prizes. Colloquially also […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Breaks Ground On Supermarket In Chattanooga, TN
Food City officials broke ground June 6 on a new supermarket on Lee Highway in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 56,000-square-foot retail supermarket, which will create 50-75 new area jobs, is expected to open early next year and will serve as a replacement for its current location. “We appreciate the support the residents of Chattanooga and Hamilton […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Knowlan’s Super Markets Shares Leadership Promotions
Knowlan’s Super Markets, which operates Festival Foods of Minnesota and Knowlan’s Fresh Foods, has shared several promotions within the leadership team. “This news is shared today with excitement and anticipation for the future of our company,” said Lauri Youngquist, CEO of Knowlan’s Super Markets Inc. “Our company started in 1905, and today holds an important […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Awards $50K In Grants During Business Summit
Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. During the pitch competition, 15 companies from across the Midwest presented to a panel of judges and more than 150 event attendees. The competition included celebrity judge Paul Wahlberg, executive […]