Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is beginning a register campaign to allow customers to assist Puerto Rico in response to the effects of Hurricane Fiona. Donations can be made at checkout at any Publix store in the Jacksonville, Lakeland and Miami divisions, and 100 percent of the donations will go to the American Red Cross. This will help […]
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Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Merchandising News, Midwest
Meijer Seeks Local Artisans For Frederik’s Product Line
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is seeking products from local chefs and culinary artisans to be featured in its Frederik’s by Meijer line of innovative food. Prospective vendors interested in partnering with the retailer to expand their retail-ready products onto its shelves under the retailer’s foodie-focused line can submit for consideration by Oct. 21. Those selected will partner with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Nonfood Items, West
Albertsons To Bring Services, Resources To Local Community
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced a new partnership with WinnCompanies to bring essential services to more than 133,000 residents across 520 properties nationally. The collaboration will provide grocery, prescription and vaccination resources to seniors and families, reducing accessibility barriers and fostering the company’s commitment to support health and well-being. “We recognize that many people […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger CIO Shares Grocer’s Strategy At Groceryshop Expo
At the Groceryshop convention Sept. 21 in Las Vegas, Kroger Co. CIO and SVP Yael Cosset shared the grocer’s strategy and changes in shopping trends. “We know our customers have different needs based on their daily lives and the question becomes: What, when and how? Our seamless ecosystem brings all of these factors together, without asking the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Nonfood Items, Northeast
Big Y To Hold Big Vax Week For Local Community
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y will hold its second annual “Big Vax Week” from Sept. 26-Oct. 1 featuring an on-site multi vaccine clinic for all employees and the local community. All stores will offer seasonal flu, high dose flu and COVID-19 vaccines including the updated COVID-19 booster. Stores with an on-site pharmacy also offer a variety of […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Celebrates Opening Of Location In Mobile, AL
Publix Super Markets opened a new store Sept. 21 at Bickley Station, located at 9124 Cottage Hill Road in Mobile, Alabama. The 48,387-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. The location also features an upstairs seating area for […]
Posted inH-E-B, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens New Location In Frisco, TX
H-E-B opened the doors to its new store Sept. 21 at 4800 Main St. in Frisco, Texas. The 118,000-square-foot store, which is the retailer’s flagship banner, joins the network of six Central Market locations that have been serving Dallas-Fort Worth shoppers for more than two decades. The store has features such as a True Texas Barbecue restaurant; […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ To Donate $50K To Nonprofit For Anniversary Celebration
As part of its 90th anniversary celebration, Bashas’ will present $50,000 to a charity as part of its Community Choice Charity Challenge. The winning charity will be announced during an event Sept. 23 at the Bashas’ store at McClintock and Warner in Tempe, Arizona. Since mid-July, shoppers were able to cast votes for their favorite […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Two Publix VPs To Retire, New VP Announced
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets and Todd Jones, CEO, have announced the retirement of two officers and promotion of another. Gino DiGrazia, VP of finance, has announced his decision to retire at the end of this year after 30 years of service. DiGrazia began his Publix career in 1992 as manager of business analysis and reporting. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford To Open New Supermarket In Scarborough, ME
Hannaford Supermarkets has announced plans to open a second store in Scarborough, Maine, at 417 Payne Road. The 58,000-square-foot store at Payne Road will offer thousands of natural and organic products, as well as store-brand offerings such as Taste of Inspirations, Hannaford and Nature’s Promise. Hannaford expects to begin construction in early 2023 and open […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Open Store In Brighton, CO
Natural Grocers has announced the opening of a new store on Sept. 30 in Brighton, Colorado. The store, located at 903 S. 8th Ave., will be the company’s 43rd location in its home state. Natural Grocers will host an official ribbon-cutting and donation ceremony with Chelsea Manley, special events and promotions manager of the Food Bank of […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Celebrates Family Meals Month With Campaign
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Festival Foods is celebrating Family Meals Month with a variety of programs, insights and recipe ideas. It focuses on helping families enjoy meals through its Food for Neighbors program, which supports about 40 food pantries across Wisconsin. The Festival Foods Mealtime Mentors are encouraging contributions throughout the month and is sharing stories of how guests, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Expands Financial Counseling Services To Employees
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced a new collaboration that provides financial counseling opportunities for its employees. The grocer is piloting a new program to expand its work with Goldman Sachs Ayco to support employees seeking to achieve financial goals. “With six generations making up our workforce, we know our employees are in different places […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Introduces Health Initiative With $1.5M Donation
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets and the Hannaford Charitable Foundation announced more than $1.5 million in donations to support the prioritization of wholesome, fresh and nutritious foods as part of a comprehensive health care plan for under-resourced individuals and families in New England and New York. The donation is the element of Hannaford’s new “Eat Well, Be Well […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast, Supply Chain News
Kroger Delivery Expands Distribution To Birmingham, AL
The Kroger Co. has announced the official opening of a new facility in Birmingham, Alabama. Serving as a last-mile cross-dock location, the new facility will operate as an extension of the regional fulfillment center in Atlanta, making Kroger Delivery available to more customers in the greater Birmingham area. Kroger was joined by the local community […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Superior Grocers Opens New Location In Santa Paula, CA
Superior Grocers opened its 70th store Sept. 14 at 280 E. Harvard Blvd. in Santa Paula, California. The store opened under the banner, The Market by Superior. The store is a full-service supermarket featuring a large selection of produce, grocery, liquor, fresh quality meat, as well as a large assortment of baked goods and an […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion To Renovate Food Pantries For Hunger Action Month
North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is remodeling and stocking the shelves of 26 food pantries across its 10-state operating area. During this 30-day effort, it will donate more than 3 million meals and about 1,100 volunteer hours as part of its largest employee volunteer initiative, The Great Pantry Makeover. The Great Pantry Makeover takes place […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Executive News, West
Gelson’s McDougall To Retire, Bagan Named Successor
In a Sept. 9 internal email to Gelson’s employees that he shared with The Shelby Report, President and CEO Rob McDougall announced his intent to retire at the end of the year. At that time, John Bagan will succeed him. Per his email, McDougall attributed the decision to a variety of reasons, but “first and foremost […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y To Open New Market In Norwood, MA
On Sept. 22, Big Y will celebrate the opening of its market at 434 Walpole St. in Norwood, Massachusetts. The grocer will offer virtual store tours, giveaways, special sales, discounts and contests. Construction began in September 2021 for the 54,465-square-foot market. Big Y has hired 100 new employees for this store. “All of us at Big […]
Posted inCoborn's, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s To Reopen Cash Wise In Williston, ND
Coborn’s will hold a grand reopening of Cash Wise Foods Sept. 21 at 300 11th St. West in Williston, North Dakota. The company recently completed updates in the grocery store and has several other Cash Wise locations undergoing similar remodels. The Williston Cash Wise location marks the latest update in the company’s growth and expansion. “We […]