Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Inc. has named John Rainey as the company’s next EVP and CFO. Rainey will assume the responsibilities of CFO on June 6. “John has a proven track record of leading change at scale in customer service organizations innovating in their fields,” said Doug McMillon, Walmart president and CEO. “I’m confident that John’s mix […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Announces New Board Member, Scholarship At Annual Meeting
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix held its annual stockholders’ meeting April 12. During the meeting, Mark Irby, retired Publix VP of marketing, was elected to the company’s board of directors and the creation of two new scholarships for company employees was also announced. Irby began his Publix career in 1973 in the sign shop in Lakeland, Florida. After […]
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Publix Named On Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’ List
For the 25th consecutive year, Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. Publix is one of four companies to have made the list every year since its inception in 1998. “Our founder, George Jenkins, once said people are the key to Publix’s success,” said Todd Jones, Publix CEO. “He […]
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Fresh Shines After The Fresh Market Navigated Its Remodeling Process
The Fresh Market’s Jessi East had a unique role to play in the remodel of the company’s original location on Lawndale Drive into its new concept store. As store manager, she had to navigate the challenges of keeping the store open as construction was under way. Having started with The Fresh Market 15 years ago, […]
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Sprouts Foundation Hosts National School Garden Summit
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation will host its inaugural Growing School Gardens Summit April 22-25 in Denver, Colorado. As the first national gathering focused entirely on school gardens, the summit will unite more than 400 educators and leaders from across the country working to sustain school garden programs at the school, regional and national level. These educators – and […]
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Big Y Announces Concept Plans For New Downtown Express Market
Big Y has announced its plans to build a new concept Big Y Express Fresh Market at 1500 Main St. as part of the Tower Square in Springfield, Massachusetts. The new 10,000-square-foot Big Y Express Fresh Market will be tailored to fit the needs of the city’s downtown community. Currently, there are workers and area […]
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The Fresh Market Opens New Store In Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The Fresh Market Inc. opened its 160th store April 7 at 4925 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This will bring the retailer’s total stores in Florida to 47 locations. A grand opening celebration featuring a “bread breaking” ceremony, vendor sampling, specialty presentations, giveaways and drawings will be held on April 13 to officially welcome the Palm Beach […]
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Kroger, Bed Bath & Beyond Partner To Launch E-Commerce Experience
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. and Union, New Jersey-based Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. have announced the launch of the companies’ e-commerce experience. “When our customers think of food, they think of Kroger,” said Stuart Aitken, SVP and chief merchant and marketing officer at Kroger. “This collaboration expands our e-commerce selection, enabling our customers to […]
Posted inCOVID News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Pharmacies To Carry COVID-19 Anti-Viral Medication
Nanuet, New York-based Stop & Shop will offer the two FDA authorized COVID-19 anti-viral medications, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, at all 55 New York pharmacies. The anti-viral drugs are available at no cost with a valid prescription from a healthcare provider. Additionally, Stop & Shop’s pharmacists are authorized to administer second COVID-19 booster shots to eligible […]
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SEG Breaks Ground On New Winn-Dixie Location In Apopka, FL
Winn-Dixie and its parent company, Southeastern Grocers, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony April 7 for its newest location at 611 E. Main St. in Apopka, Florida. The groundbreaking ceremony included a presentation with remarks by Jordan Post, SVP of development for Southeastern Grocers; Randolph Bracy, Florida senator; Bryan Nelson, Apopka mayor; and John Strzalka, TCII Capital […]
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Coborn’s Partners With DailyPay To Implement On-Demand Pay Benefits
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has entered into a partnership with DailyPay, a provider of on-demand pay. With this partnership, Coborn’s employees will be given access to their pay as they earn it and are able to pay bills, spend, save or invest on their own schedule. Coborn’s is among the latest grocer to implement on-demand pay […]
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Food Lion Feeds Donates 1.2M Meals With University Partnerships
Throughout the 2021/2022 college basketball season, Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds partnered with 31 colleges and universities to donate meals with its Score to Give More campaign. For each foul shot made during regular season games by participating schools, Food Lion Feeds donated 100 meals to the school’s local food bank or pantry, up […]
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Meijer Recognizes 8 Team Members With Legacy Awards
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has announced the winners of its 2021 Legacy Awards, recognizing eight individuals across the Midwest for their impact on their teams, customers and communities. The Legacy Awards are the highest recognitions a Meijer team member can receive and feature two categories: the Fred Meijer Award and the President’s Award. “Our team members make everything […]
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Kroger Names Rolfes As Director Of Communications, Media Relations
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has hired Erin Rolfes as its director of corporate communications and media relations. She will be responsible for enhancing and protecting Kroger’s corporate reputation, driving brand narrative across the company’s many lines of business and serving as the company’s spokeswoman. “Erin is a strategic communicator who understands the importance of telling compelling and authentic […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Continues To Address Supply Chain Issues
Like many grocers across the country, Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods continues to work its way around supply chain hurdles. “I’ve never seen such a challenged supply chain. But I would tell you that in our company’s perspective, I applaud our merchants…they’re acting as advocates for the customer,” said Mike Davidson, president and CEO. Davidson […]
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Save A Lot Launches ‘Fill Your Basket’ Sweepstakes For Easter
St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot is celebrating Easter with a national sweepstakes where one person will take home a year’s supply of groceries valued at more than $5,000. Now through April 17, people can enter the sweepstakes by visiting Save A Lot’s website and signing up for its email club, which provides customers with access to exclusive deals […]
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Stop & Shop, Boston Red Sox Team Up To Fight Hunger
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop and the Boston Red Sox are partnering in a multi-year campaign to “Strike Out School Hunger” with a pledge to donate 10 million meals to students who are facing food insecurity. For each Red Sox strikeout during regular season home games, Stop & Shop will donate 10,000 meals to support […]
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Albertsons Companies Offering COVID-19 Tests To Medicare Recipients
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that customers with Medicare Part B coverage, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, will be able to get free COVID-19 rapid tests at the company’s more than 1,700 pharmacies. Those eligible can get up to eight over-the-counter tests each month, without an appointment, through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. “We’re committed to making COVID-19 testing easier in the many neighborhoods […]
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Publix Announces 5-For-1 Stock Split And Quarterly Dividend
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix and its board of directors has approved a 5‑for-1 stock split and an increase in the number of authorized shares of its common stock from 1 billion to 4 billion shares. In addition, the board declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock. Under the revised Florida Business Corporation Act, which became effective […]
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Kroger Health’s Platform Recognized By University Of Cincinnati Study
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., partnered with the University of Cincinnati to execute an independent clinical research study to learn how retailers, like Kroger, serve as a healthcare destination by leveraging food and nutrition education to support the health and wellbeing of shoppers. “Kroger Health is proud of our partnership with the University of […]