St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets is continuing its partnership with The Salvation Army during the upcoming holiday season. Through Nov. 23, customers can donate to The Salvation Army by choosing to “round up” their purchases to the nearest dollar. Customers who use self-checkouts can choose a $1, $3 or $5 “scan and give” option. Members also can donate […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Ralphs Shares Southern California’s Favorite Side Dishes
Los Angeles-based Ralphs Grocery Company shared its customers’ favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, ahead of one of the largest food holidays of the year. “We know families and friends make memories over food across many holidays,” said Sunny Reelhorn Parr, director of corporate affairs. “At Thanksgiving, we see so many customers seeking out ingredients to make meals […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Kroger Delivery Expands To San Antonio, Oklahoma City
The Kroger Co. recently hosted an employee celebration and ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of its new facilities in San Antonio, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Serving as a last-mile cross-dock location, the locations will operate as an extension of the regional fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas, offering Kroger Delivery services to more Texas […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Offers Grocery Discount For Veterans Day
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion will offer a 10 percent discount on Nov. 11 to all active-duty military and veterans to show appreciation for those who are serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. “During this annual federal holiday, we extend this savings to our active-duty military and veterans as a way to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co. To Host Veteran Career Expo Event, Nov. 10
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced a virtual veteran and military family career expo event scheduled for Nov. 10. “Kroger is immensely grateful for our nation’s veterans, service members and military families, and we continue to honor our heroes by offering a meaningful career for those who have served, including military families and beyond,” said Tim […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Prepares For Thanksgiving, Black Friday
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is preparing for the Thanksgiving and Black Friday with new food options and coupons. The food retailer is offering recipes and several heat-and-eat meals for Thanksgiving. The meals will come in free reusable thermal boxes and can be ordered in advance in the retailer’s stores for pickup through Nov. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Donates $366K To American Cancer Society Campaign
Jacksonville, Florida-based Winn-Dixie has donated $366,000 to the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” campaign to raise funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. This donation was possible through contributions from customers and employees during the grocer’s community donation program held in stores throughout Alabama, Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle, as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Midwest, Whole Foods
Homeland Grocery Stores Names Criscione As President, CEO
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners. “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Merger Restraint
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the attorney general of Washington has been granted a temporary restraining order by a commissioner assistant to the judge. The TRO restrains the company from paying the previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend, scheduled to be paid on Nov. 7. The order enables the court to consider […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Named Forbes’ Best In State For Fourth Year
For the fourth year in a row, Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has been named a Forbes’ “Best-In-State Employer” for 2022. Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State companies have been identified across all industries based upon an independent, anonymous survey of workers who recommend their employers for the award. According to Forbes, employees are asked to rate their willingness […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens Stores In Milton, Cutler Bay, FL
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix recently opened two new stores in Florida. The grocer opened a location in the Merganser Commons at Dogwood Estates in Milton, Florida. The 46,811 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. “We are excited to bring Publix […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Stater Bros. Kicks Off Campaign To Address Food Insecurity
California-based Stater Bros. Charities is partnering with all 171 Stater Bros. locations in its Harvesting Hope Campaign to address food insecurity in the communities it serves. During the campaign, which runs through Dec. 31, shoppers will have an opportunity to donate their change into Harvesting Hope coin collection canisters or to purchase $5 donation cards […]
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates 20th Anniversary In Plano, Dallas
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is celebrating 20 years in Dallas and Plano with special events to mark the occasion. Plano opened its doors in February 2002 and Dallas-Lovers Lane opened four months later in June. Both stores adopted their own personal vibe teaching daily cooking classes with local and celebrity chefs, hosting special seasonal in-store events and lending a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Stores To Be Closed Thanksgiving Day
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has announced that its more than 285 retail locations will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 24, so the company’s 80,000 employees across its eight-state region can enjoy the holiday with family. This is the first time in Hy-Vee’s 92-year history that its stores will close on Thanksgiving, reflecting its commitment […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Supply Chain News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Expands Delivery With Doordash
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market is available on the DoorDash marketplace in select cities for on-demand grocery delivery. Customers will be able to order thousands of fresh, natural and organic products from Sprouts by visiting the DoorDash mobile app or website, where people can choose to have their groceries delivered on-demand or schedule a delivery for later in the […]
Posted inH-E-B, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Holds Grand Opening For Plano, Houston Stores
As H-E-B continues to expand across Texas, the retailer opened three stores on Nov. 2, which includes locations in Plano and two in the Houston area. H-E-B opened its store Nov. 2 at 6001 Preston Road in Plano, joining the recently opened Frisco H-E-B and six Central Market locations that have been serving the DFW community […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Awards $74K In Scholarships For Zero Waste Challenge
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has announced the scholarship award recipients and entrepreneurial pitch competition results from its second annual “Zero Hunger | Zero Waste” Innovation Challenge, in collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The innovation challenge is a three-day in-person business pitch competition where students from Historically Black College and University 1890 land-grant […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Begins Program Supporting Local Food Banks
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has begun its annual “Lend a Hand for Hunger” campaign to benefit five area Feeding America food banks – Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – and other area nonprofits. The campaign, running through Dec. 31 in all Giant stores, offers […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Launches Holiday Rewards Program
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched its Holiday Rewards program, through which customers can qualify for free food and discounts on a variety of its turkeys, hams, salmon and other holiday items through Thanksgiving Day. Customers can earn rewards points on their purchases with their Preferred Shoppers Club cards and redeem their holiday rewards points from Nov. 3-24. “We know that saving […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Fresh Value Expands Store Footprint Into Montgomery, AL
Fresh Value, a Birmingham, Alabama-based supermarket chain, will debut a new location with a grand opening ceremony Nov. 2 in Montgomery, Alabama. The festivities will begin with a ribbon-cutting in front of the renovated store at 2020 East South Blvd., formerly home to Vowel’s Cash Saver. The first 100 customers in the store Nov. 2-4 will […]