BJ’s Wholesale Club will open two new clubs Dec. 15: one at 8425 Orange Centre Dr. in Lewis Center, Ohio, and another at 181 Adams Lane in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Both clubs have a BJ’s gas location on-site, offering regular, premium and diesel fuels. The locations have partnered with nonprofit organizations in the local communities […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Recognizes 12 Employees With Highest Company Honors
Publix has announced the 12 employees who have been recognized as recipients of the 2023 George W. Jenkins Award and the 2023 President’s Award. These company leaders were honored at this year’s annual Publix retail operations conference Nov. 16-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. George W. Jenkins Award The George W. Jenkins […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Invests $2M For Store Remodel In East Aurora, NY
Tops Friendly Markets held a grand reopening Dec. 12 of its store at 65 Grey St. in East Aurora, New York. This renovation, totaling almost $2 million in enhancements, marks the 40th location updated with a new look and a renewed focus on fresh departments over the past several years. This store offers new, enhanced […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens Joe V’s Smart Shop In Katy, TX
H-E-B has opened a new Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B at 4107 N. Fry Road in Katy, Texas, the 10th location in the Houston region. “We’re excited that our Joe V’s Smart Shop store is now open to serve customers in Katy with top-quality service and selection,” said Trini Cardenas, a 26-year employee and the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Encounter Supports Food Banks, Mental Health Groups
As part of Giving Tuesday on Nov. 28, Fresh Encounter donated $81,000 to eight local food banks and 21 mental health organizations. The donation, which included customer donations and a gift from Fresh Encounter, is part of the Findlay, Ohio-based grocer’s efforts to address food insecurity and promote mental well-being, with total contributions for the […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Opening Fairfax Market Jan. 16 In Cleveland
Meijer plans to open Fairfax Market, its first small-format neighborhood concept store outside of Michigan, on Jan. 16 at 2190 E. 105th St. in Cleveland. Located in the Cleveland Innovation District, the 40,000-square-foot market will address food insecurity, support economic development and provide a grocery destination for residents of Fairfax and other neighborhoods, as well […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Safeway, MrBeast Donate $450K To Local Nonprofits
Safeway partnered with digital creator MrBeast on his latest YouTube challenge, which resulted in donations of more than $450,000 in groceries, electronics and paper goods to local nonprofits. Available to watch now, the “Survive in a Grocery Store” video shows MrBeast challenging a contestant to see how many days he can live inside a Safeway […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Opening New Store In Las Vegas
Heritage Grocers Group is expanding its footprint in Nevada by opening a new 40,000-square-foot Cardenas Markets store Dec. 6 at 4105 S. Buffalo Drive in Las Vegas, bringing the company’s store count to 115 locations in six states. “The Heritage team is excited to expand its presence in the Las Vegas market with the opening […]