Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has broken ground on its first store in Louisville, Kentucky, located at the corner of Terra Crossing Boulevard and Old Henry Road in Jefferson County. Kentucky will mark Publix’s eighth state of operation. The Terra Crossing Shopping Center, located at 2500 Terra Crossing Boulevard., is expected to be completed in the fourth […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Kicks Off July With 40th Anniversary Celebration
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. will commemorate its 40th anniversary beginning on July 1 with an array of special deals, a Fourth of July meal and exclusive products for its guests – including a chance to win the golden ticket and a $40 gift card through two anniversary chocolate bars. The Fourth of July meal will […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest
Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network With Facility In Aurora, CO
The Kroger Co. has announced the addition of a new customer fulfillment center in Aurora, Colorado, powered by the Ocado Group, which is engineering a model for the region, using advanced robotics technology and creative solutions. “We are thrilled to expand and introduce our innovative Kroger Fulfillment Network to one of the fastest growing areas in the country and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Bees Are Back At The Giant Co. Headquarters
Following the theft of its honeybees earlier in the year, The Giant Company announced that two new beehives, housing 30,000 bees, are at home near the company’s seven-acre pollinator-friendly solar field at its corporate headquarters in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The company will continue to add to the colony over the next several months and will house […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Golf Tournament Raises $1.25M For Food Organization
Meijer held its 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give June 16-19 at the Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. Jennifer Kupcho won the event, which surpassed its increased fundraising goal. Tournament officials announced the event generated $1.25 million for the Meijer Simply Give program, surpassing its increased goal. This donation will help stock the shelves of 262 food pantries the retailer […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Price Rite Partners With Feed The Children On Food Donation
Keasby, New Jersey-based Price Rite Marketplace has extended its Feeding Minds & Bodies initiative in partnership with Feed the Children for the eighth year. This initiative, benefiting an estimated 22,000 individuals through eight community events, will not only supply families with fresh food and personal care essentials but also provide the educational tools children need. Since […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Sam’s Club Celebrates Independence Day With $8 Membership Offer
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club is offering its club membership for less than a fourth of the everyday price, for a limited time, and offering members savings on seasonal merchandise. According to the warehouse retailer’s recent survey, approximately 70 percent of its members are planning to attend or host a cookout or gathering to celebrate Independence Day […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Plans To Expand Fulfillment Network With New Facilities
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has announced its plans to build new fulfillment centers in McCordsville, Indiana; Greencastle, Pennsylvania; Lancaster, Texas; and Joliet, Illinois. The 2.2 million-square-foot facility in Indiana will be located at 5259 W. 500 N. and is set to open spring 2023. The 1.5 million-square-foot facility in Pennsylvania will be located at 1915 Ebberts […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Announces $140M Capital Investment In NYC Stores
Stop & Shop announced a $140 million capital investment in its New York City stores to improve the shopping experience for local customers with a focus on adding thousands of new items from around the globe to ensure the assortment at each store reflects the diversity of the neighborhood it serves. Stop & Shop’s Bay […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Will Open Two Philadelphia Stores This Summer
As part of its growth within the greater Philadelphia area, The Giant Company has announced the opening dates for two stores this summer. The city of Philadelphia’s newest store at 501 N. Broad St. will open June 24 and the Richboro store at 1025 Second St. Pike will open July 1. “As a company, we […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Names Finalists From 2022 Open Call Event
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has made its selections for the ninth annual Open Call event. With nearly 1,200 small and mid-sized business owners receiving official invitations, this year’s registrants mark the largest group selected to participate in the two-day event, set for June 28-29. Finalists represent all 50 states, including the District of Columbia, with nearly 60 percent of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Invests In Employees With Pay Increases
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods Inc. has announced a multi-million dollar investment to increase starting pay rates for all clerks, customer service, fresh food and center store specialists and assistant department managers as of June 26. As a result of these rate changes, almost 7,600 of the company’s retail workforce will receive a pay increase, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Acquires Rio Ranch Market Stores, Expands Footprint
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has announced it will expand its Southern California footprint through the acquisition of six Rio Ranch Market locations in Banning, Chino, Fontana, Perris, Riverside and San Bernardino. The company expects the transaction to close by the middle of July. During the transition period, no immediate changes are expected to the operations […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hiring 100 For Moreno Valley Store
Sprouts Farmers Market says it soon will finish construction on its new store in Moreno Valley, California. Located at 24101 Hemlock Ave., the store will open at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 8. Details about the grand opening celebration will be announced at a later date. Sprouts welcomes shoppers with a farmer’s market experience and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Supermarkets, Kellogg’s Give Snack Pak 4 Kids $25K
United Supermarkets and Kellogg’s joined forces June 7 to donate $25,000 to Amarillo, Texas-based Snack Pak 4 Kids. As part of the Nourishing Neighbors initiative and the Feed the Love campaign, this donation will go to help Snack Pak 4 Kids in its mission to fight food insecurity across the Amarillo community. “We are blessed to be able to help our community […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Celebrates 60 Years Of Innovation
Sixty years ago, Hendrik and Fred Meijer pioneered the American supercenter when they opened a store in Grand Rapids, Michigan, called “Thrifty Acres.” While that innovative concept has grown into a retail phenomenon, Meijer remains a strong family company that is always committed to its customers and the communities it serves, continuously improving the shopping experience and supporting community […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Hosts Beer And Bites Tasting To Support Local Foodshare
Stratford, Connecticut-based Stop & Shop’s annual checkout campaign, Food for Friends, is partnering with local brewery, Two Roads Brewing, to assist with a charity tasting on June 10. All donations raised by the Food for Friends campaign at local Stop & Shop stores will benefit the state’s largest food bank, Connecticut Foodshare, and its partner agencies. To […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic Offering Sponsor Exemption For Diverse Businesses
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is expanding partnerships with diverse-owned businesses by offering a sponsor exemption aimed at bringing diversity to the tournament. “The Meijer LPGA Classic is such an important event in our community and to us as a company,” said Tim Williams, VP of diversity and inclusion. “While the tournament has […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Evolution Store Opens In Dallas, TX
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has announced the opening of its fifth Evolution Store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and ninth in the country. Located at the corner of Preston Road and Alpha Road, this location has customizable beverage options, a cigar humidor and digital innovations in addition to Laredo Taco Company, a popular south Texas restaurant concept. Laredo Taco Company is famous for its […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Hiring For Location In Hartford, WI
Festival Foods is hiring more than 200 employees for its new location in the Hartford Plaza at 1275 Bell Avenue. The store, opening August 12, will be the 40th Festival Foods in Wisconsin. Full-time, part-time and store leadership roles are available throughout the store in guest services, deli, bakery, meat, frozen food, dairy, produce, wine […]