The Kroger Co. participated July 14 in the National Convening to inform the White House Conference on hunger, nutrition and health at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. The one-day event brought together different viewpoints to identify and discuss solutions for the crises around hunger, nutrition and diet-related chronic disease. “Kroger’s position at the nexus of fresh […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Midwest
Schnucks Hosts ‘Hydrate Our Heroes’ Beverage Drive
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks has begun a “Hydrate Our Heroes” beverage drive across the Midwest. The campaign will be held through July 27 in all Schnucks locations to support local firefighters, law enforcement and first responders. Those wishing to donate should look for collection volunteers or a donation bin at the front area of each […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Breaks Guinness World Records Title For Anniversary Celebration
Bashas’ has been named the new Guinness World Records title holder for the largest doughnut mosaic (logo). Hundreds of people gathered July 12 at Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, to witness the attempt. Building a record-breaking doughnut mosaic is just one activity that the grocer has in place to celebrate its 90th anniversary. To learn […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Supermarket In Beaufort, SC
Publix Super Markets opened a new location July 13 at 33 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort, South Carolina. 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. “We are very excited for the opening of our newest Publix location,” […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network To New Locations
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the addition of spoke facilities in Nashville, Tennessee, and Maywood, Illinois. Working in conjunction with nearby fulfillment centers, Kroger Delivery will now reach customers in the greater Nashville and the Chicago metro areas. “Kroger Delivery offers customers a truly differentiated service. Orders are transported in refrigerated trucks and delivered […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Breaks Ground In Rio Rancho, NM
Representatives of The United Family joined with city officials and developers to break ground on a new Market Street grocery store in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This location will be part of the new the Village at Rio Rancho shopping center, and is slated for a fall 2023 opening. While the Rio Rancho community is familiar with The […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Introduces Boost Loyalty Membership For Customers
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the national launch of Boost by Kroger, which represents the latest expansion of its loyalty program. The annual membership provides customers unlimited free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more, fuel discounts of up to $1 per gallon and additional savings on Our Brands products. Kroger estimates the membership can save […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Big Deal In SoCal: Superior Grocers Acquires Numero Uno
In a move that will strengthen its presence across Southern California, Superior Grocers announced that it has acquired Numero Uno, an independent chain of 22 Hispanic retail grocery stores. As a result of the acquisition, Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior will operate 69 grocery stores in the region. “We are excited to welcome the Numero […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Donates $140K To Feeding America
Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced a donation of $140,000 to seven Feeding America network food banks in the Southeast to help combat food insecurity among children during the summer. “At Southeastern Grocers, we are committed to improving the quality of life and well-being of our associates, customers and local […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Donates $140K To Pittsburgh Community
BJ’s Wholesale Club is supporting the Pittsburgh community through the work of the BJ’s Charitable Foundation, with more than $140,000 in donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DonorsChoose and the Pittsburgh YMCA. BJ’s opened its first Pittsburgh area club last year in South Fayette, and opened its second Pittsburgh area club in April at Ross […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Southeast
Badger Technologies’ Robots Tested At Major Supermarket
Nicholasville, Kentucky-based Badger Technologies has deployed a pilot program with Vallarta Supermarkets, a chain of 53 full-service markets throughout California, to reinforce operational and customer-service excellence. Badger Technologies’ multipurpose autonomous robots support the retailer by identifying hazards at five Vallarta Supermarkets in Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Vallarta also is testing the robot’s inventory […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart+ Adds InHome Delivery Through Membership Program
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart and its InHome Delivery Service, which delivers groceries, is available as an optional add-on within Walmart+. The previous two standalone memberships have partnered to bring all delivery capabilities into a single experience, allowing new and current members to choose the membership plan that appeals to them based on the type of delivery […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', West
Bashas’ Launches 90-Day Celebration To Commemorate Anniversary
Arizona-based Bashas’ has begun a 90-day celebration to commemorate its 90th anniversary. The grocery chain will have grocery card giveaways, a local charity challenge and will attempt to break a Guinness World Records title. “We are honored to celebrate our 90th anniversary with our team members, customers, vendors and charity partners,” said Edward “Trey” Basha, president […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway, The Children’s Charity Partner For Round Up Campaign
Fareway Stores Inc. is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct the sixth annual Round Up at the register from July 4-23 at all 130 store locations. Customers will have the opportunity to round up to the next dollar or provide an additional donation on their grocery bill to help fund Variety’s mission. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Raises $1.25M In Support For Folds Of Honor
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has donated $1,255,000 to Folds of Honor. The grocer held its fifth annual community donation program from May 25 through July 5 in support of the organization and its mission to provide educational scholarships. The fifth tour of giving launched with an initial commitment of $100,000 from the grocer’s charitable arm, […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches Backpack Boosters Round Up Campaign
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has launched its Backpack Boosters Round Up Campaign to help provide nutritious meals and school supplies to students in need. Through Aug. 23, shoppers are invited to round up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar to support this effort. The funds collected through Backpack Boosters will benefit local food bank […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Concludes 2022 Annual Open Call Event
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart had more than 1,100 businesses pitch products to Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants June 28-29 at its ninth annual Open Call. Preliminary results indicate that more than 330 of those pitches resulted in a deal for businesses to sell their items to Walmart customers through placement on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves. Additionally, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Markets Begins Children’s Miracle Network Campaign
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has begun its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The campaign will run through July 3. Customers can support the CMNH campaign by purchasing a Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Balloon or round up their bill at any participating Tops, where 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated […]
Posted inC-Store News, West
Bluedot Finds People Put C-Stores On Par With Fast Food Restaurants
San Francisco-based Bluedot has introduced the first Convenience Experience Report, a benchmark study that explores consumer sentiment and the customer experience at gas stations and convenience stores. The research was based on a survey of 1,570 American consumers and was conducted in May. The inaugural report explores how consumers think about c-stores and gas stations and what […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast
Kroger Sponsors Education Course For Students In Georgia
More than 3,300 students in 45 schools across Georgia have participated in The Kroger Co.’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation digital education program, designed to teach students about the impact humans have on the environmental systems around them. The program, Sustainability Foundations, is made available to students and educators at no cost through the foundation and […]