Southeastern Grocers Inc. has launched its Bloomin’ 4 Good program to help fight hunger across the Florida communities that Winn-Dixie stores serve. The new program provides a way for customers to give back to local neighbors in need with every Bloomin’ 4 Good floral bouquet sold at all Florida Winn-Dixie stores. Dewayne Rabon, SVP and […]
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Publix Named One Of Fortune’s Best Workplaces
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, ranking No. 5 of the 15 best large retail workplaces. With more than 1,280 stores across seven states, Publix associates named its resources, culture and giving back as reasons they enjoy working there. “Our company was founded over 90 years […]
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Weis Markets To Begin Children’s Vaccinations In Some Stores Nov. 5
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has issued an update on its in-store pharmacy immunization timetable for the Pfizer-BioNTech children’s COVID-19 vaccine, which was approved Nov. 2 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We’ve placed a large order for the new Pfizer-BioNTech children’s vaccine and hope to begin immunizing on Friday in some of our pharmacies,” […]
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Kroger’s Atlanta Division Offers New Annual Membership To Customers
Kroger’s Atlanta Division has announced Boost by Kroger Plus, an annual membership providing additional convenience and value for customers, as part of its loyalty program. For either $59 or $99 per year, Boost provides customers access to free delivery and additional benefits like 2X fuel points, up to $1 off per gallon of fuel. “Customers are increasingly […]
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CEFCO Opens New Store In Robinson, Texas
CEFCO Convenience Stores recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest store, located at 101 W. Moonlight Drive in Robinson, Texas. The new location will feature a large selection of fresh food offerings, including CEFCO Kitchen tacos as well as hand-breaded fried chicken, kolaches, pizza, breakfast sandwiches and additional choices. This store will be open […]
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The Giant Co. Working With Constellation On Renewable Energy
The Giant Co. has reached a long-term renewable energy supply agreement with Constellation, an energy solutions provider, to power its Pennsylvania operations including select stores, fuel stations and perishable distribution center with renewable energy. The agreement will help The Giant Co. avoid more than 100,000 metric tons of Scope 2 carbon emissions associated with its energy […]
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Hy-Vee Starts Campaign To Recruit, Support Veterans, Active-Duty Military
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. has started a monthlong campaign to honor the nation’s veterans and military members in its communities, as well as increase awareness of and support for organizations that serve veterans, active-duty military and their families. The campaign is part of the company’s annual Hy-Vee Homefront initiative. This is comprised of […]
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‘Publix Quick Picks’ Virtual Convenience Store Now Available In Southeast
Instacart and Publix are introducing the grocery retailer’s virtual convenience offering – Publix Quick Picks. Available across Publix’s seven-state footprint, the new storefront allows customers to shop from its assortment of fresh groceries, pantry and household essentials, meals and snacks for delivery in as fast as 30 minutes with Instacart Priority Delivery. Publix Quick Picks first launched in September […]
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RMFIA And CWPMA Announce Plans To Merge
Frequent collaborators ‘work well together’ by Eric Pereira/ content creator The Colorado Wyoming Petroleum Marketers Association and Rocky Mountain Food Industry Association have announced plans to merge, although an official date hasn’t been set. “For the past few years RMFIA and CWPMA have been working in partnership to cover all the issues and agencies in Colorado […]
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Carlie C’s IGA Continues To Expand Its Service Area
‘Challenging environment’ persists, but also offers grocer opportunities by Eric Pereira / content creator Mack McLamb, owner of Carlie C’s IGA, which has 25 stores in North Carolina, plans to open two more locations this year. His stores are primarily in the eastern part of the state, however the new ones will be more central. […]
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Carolina Food Industry Council: Conditions Edge Toward Normalcy
President urges group to be ‘present, active and involved’ by Eric Pereira / content creator There has been some return to normalcy this year with in-person events in North and South Carolina, according to Lindsey Kueffner, executive director of the Carolina Food Industry Council. She recently checked in with The Shelby Report of the Southeast […]
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Stop & Shop To Donate 21,500 Turkeys To Hunger Relief Organizations
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has launched its annual Turkey Express program, a month-long initiative dedicated to donating holiday meals to hunger relief organizations and families ahead of Thanksgiving. Stop & Shop has a longstanding history of giving back to the neighborhoods it serves with a focus on fighting hunger. This year, Stop & Shop’s […]
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Food Lion Unveils $127M Investment In 87 Store Remodels
Food Lion has completed remodeling 87 stores across Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia, offering neighbors an expanded variety of new products and services and an easier shopping experience. The list of the 87 remodeled stores can be found here. “We’re excited to welcome our neighbors in these towns and cities into their […]
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Sprouts Offers Market Finds, Pre-orders For Meats, Meals And Trays
Sprouts Farmers Market customers can reserve turkeys and holiday meats, prepared meals and party trays online through Nov. 22. Sprouts stores will be open Thanksgiving 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Christmas Eve 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; closed Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; and New Year’s Day 7 a.m.–10 p.m. “The holidays are one of my […]
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Save A Lot Sells Additional Stores in Texas, Florida To Yellow Banana
Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., has sold six company-owned stores in Dallas, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida, to Yellow Banana LLC as part of Save A Lot’s ongoing efforts to convert corporate-owned stores to local ownership. Yellow Banana’s acquisition will enable these six stores to remain open, providing […]
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Reasor’s Offers Taste Of The Holidays Through Dec. 28
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s is celebrating holiday flavors with limited edition items available through Dec. 28. Stock up on limited-time seasonal products, unique wine varietals, décor and more. In addition, customers can visit the Reasor’s Taste of the Holidays month long ad for holiday inspiration and recipes. Entertaining for the family? Don’t forget about the holiday dinners, […]
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Stater Bros. Markets Opens New Location In Whittier, CA
Stater Bros. Markets is opening its newest location in the community of Whittier, California. The new location, at at 11810 Whittier Blvd., replaces a former store previously located at 11750 Whittier Blvd. The new store will open at 6 a.m. on Nov. 3 and will operate daily from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. thereafter. It will be led by Store Manager […]
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Save A Lot Kicks Off Bags For Brighter Holiday Food Donation Program
Save A Lot, based in St. Louis, Missouri and one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, has kicked off its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday food donation program. It supports the local communities in which the retailer operates by donating high-quality food to local charities fighting hunger. Now through Giving […]
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Buehler’s CEO Announces Retirement During HOF Award Ceremony
Buehler’s Fresh Foods CEO Dan Shanahan announced Oct. 29, during his induction into the Ohio Grocers Association Hall of Fame, that he was retiring, effective Dec. 31. He will continue in his role as board chairman and will be announcing a successor to the CEO position shortly. Shanahan has led the Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s chain since […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. To Acquire Reasor’s 17 Oklahoma Stores
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s LLC and Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. announced Nov. 1 that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire Reasor’s 17 stores in Oklahoma. Reasor’s will be the newest banner of stores for the BGC family, which operates four others – Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Fresh by Brookshire’s and Spring […]