Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has opened two new locations in the Southeast. The grocer opened a store in the Town Center at 11055 Daryl Carter Parkway in Orlando, Florida, and one in the Eagles Corner Shopping Center at 101 Tormenta Way in Statesboro, Georgia. The 48,387-square-foot stores will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Begins Holly Deals Event
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is holding its annual Holly Deals event through Dec. 22 with festive free items and discounts on products Customers can expect free products and discounts on more than 100 holiday essentials through Dec. 22. Free items include buy one, get one free on Beeler’s Bacon with an in-store coupon. Customers can buy a […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Announces Fourth Kentucky Location
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has acquired property for a fourth store in Kentucky. Located at Flat Rock and Shelbyville roads, the store will be its third in Louisville. Plans for the 48,387-square-foot store include a pharmacy and an adjacent Publix Liquors, offering beer, wine and spirits. The store is anticipated to open in the second quarter […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Local Grocers Facilitate Donation To Utah Food Bank
Throughout November, customers at Macey’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market, Lin’s and Fresh Market were asked to donate to the Utah Food Bank at checkout through the stores’ Harvest of Hope effort, donating more than $240,000 in food. People participated by purchasing prefilled bags of groceries, making cash donations or buying specially marked products from Acosta, Advantage, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Ahold Delhaize Announces Closing Of Revolving Credit Facility
Zaandam, Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize has announced the closing of its €1.5 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility. The new facility increases the total revolving commitments from €1-1.5 billion, reduces Ahold Delhaize’s borrowing costs, and extends the maturity date to December 2027, which may be further extended pursuant to two twelve-month extension options. The facility links the cost of borrowing to Ahold Delhaize’s annual […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Superior Grocers Expands Into California’s Central Valley
On Dec. 3, Superior Grocers opened a store at 115 S. West St., the former Palace Foods Depot, in Tulare, California. The grocery retailer, which primarily operates in Southern California, has expanded into the Central Valley. The new store features a large selection of produce, grocery, meats, beer and wine. Plans for the addition of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Hosts Community Giveaways Ahead Of Grand Opening
On Dec. 14, Winn-Dixie will hold the grand opening ceremony for a store at 100 Little Cypress Drive in St. Johns, Florida. The celebration will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. with live entertainment and sampling. Following the grand opening, activities will continue from 2-6 p.m. on Dec. 15 and 2-7 p.m. on Dec. 16 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Holds Holiday Toy Giveaway Dec. 10
Vallarta Supermarkets will be hosting holiday toy giveaway events on Dec. 10 at select locations from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. across California. Kids 12 and under can visit one of the Vallarta California locations to receive a free toy along with sweet treats, while supplies last. Vallarta’s in-house bakery will have mini conchas and champurrado for sample. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Federal Trade Commissioner Bedoya Visits Buche Foods
On Dec. 2, Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya visited the Buche Foods store in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, to see how a lack of antitrust enforcement is harming independent grocers and their consumers. Bedoya met with RF Buche, fourth-generation grocer and president of GF Buche Co., and his team. Also in attendance was District 27 […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Donates $30K To Nonprofits In North Carolina
Harris Teeter will donate $30,000 in gift cards to nonprofits in Moore County, including the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina – Sandhills and other local organizations. This donation will support recovery efforts after a long-lasting power outage. “We are deeply rooted in supporting our communities during times of crisis,” said Danna Robinson, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
New Seasons Market Recognized As Most Admired Company
Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market was recognized as the ninth “Most Admired Company” in the state by the Portland Business Journal, selected by 271 state’s top executives. Joining New Seasons Market – and more than 100 honorees – on the list are organizations like Columbia Sportswear Co., Intel and Nike, as well as the grocer’s peers in […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Food Lion Expands Home Delivery In Two States
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has expanded its home delivery service to new locations in Georgia and South Carolina. Customers in the additional delivery zip codes listed here can use Food Lion’s To Go website or the app to confirm availability and place orders. The delivery fee will be waived for the first order of $35 or […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hires Gmelich As SVP, CMO
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced that Alisa Gmelich has joined the company as SVP and CMO. Gmelich reports to Nick Konat, Sprouts president and COO, and will oversee the company’s marketing, advertising and customer engagement. “We’re thrilled to welcome Alisa to the Sprouts team,” Konat said. “Her experience in building brands and growing customer engagement will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Unveils Top Five Trends For 2023
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has released new information the retailer gathered on the top five trends for 2023. New global flavors continue to be part of food discovery. As some global cuisine has become mainstream, Eastern Mediterranean cuisine has brought aromatic flavors to enhance everyday dishes. Sauces, like Matbucha, are used as a condiment […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Strack & Van Til Food Markets Contribute $100K To Salvation Army
Strack & Van Til Food Markets has partnered with The Salvation Army of Northwest Indiana to make sure families can purchase groceries this holiday season. Jeff Strack, president and CEO, and David Wilkinson, COO of Strack & Van Til Food Markets, presented a check for $100,000 in company gift cards as The Salvation Army began […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. To Open Benner Township Store Dec. 16
The Giant Company has announced that it will open a new store at 8 a.m. Dec. 16 at 2699 Benner Pike in Benner Township, Pennsylvania. The new 50,000-square-foot store will operate from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. and add more than 100 full- and part-time jobs to the Centre County community. “At The GIANT Company, we are a neighborhood […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Hosts Community Holiday Events
Anaheim, California-based Northgate González Market delivered turkey vouchers, food and cash donations to more than 5,500 families this holiday season. “The upcoming holidays are a time for families to come together around the dinner table to share a warm meal, laughter, and love,” said Oscar González, Northgate Market co-president. “We want to thank our community partners, Hyundai […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Donates Gift Cards, Truckloads Of Water To Community
To help the community recover from a massive power outage in Moore County, North Carolina, Food Lion is donating $30,000 in gift cards to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. The cards will be distributed through the food bank’s partner agencies located in Moore County. The six Food Lion stores in the area […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open Store In Midlothian, VA
BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its new store Dec. 9 at 12201 Bridgewood Crossing Drive in Midlothian, Virginia. The retailer will have 235 U.S. clubs. The new club will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site with the opportunity to earn extra savings through BJ’s Fuel Saver Program. The Midlothian BJ’s Gas station will offer regular, premium and diesel fuels. “The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Walgreens Invites Vendors To Participate In Localization Summit
Deerfield, Illinois-based Walgreens will hold its annual Localization Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse, local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings with the merchants of the national drugstore chain. The virtual event, hosted by RangeMe and ECRM, provides local suppliers the opportunity to connect with the Walgreens merchandising team, share their products […]