With Thanksgiving less than a month away, Encino, California-based Gelson’s wants to make it easier for families to enjoy a holiday feast without all the stress. Whether you are hosting for two or as many as 12, Gelson’s offers a wide array of pre-cooked selections from traditional favorites to plant-based dinners and an à la […]
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The Giant Co. To Donate 10,000 Turkeys To Partner Food Banks
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. is donating 10,000 turkeys to 27 partner food banks in advance of Thanksgiving. Turkeys will be donated across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. “At The Giant Co., we believe that Thanksgiving should be spent with families gathered around the table, enjoying a meal and creating memories, but we know […]
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Southeastern Grocers Awards $285K In Grant Funds To 24 Nonprofits
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has announced this year’s award recipients for the Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program. The corporate initiative supports deserving nonprofits in the fight for racial equity and social justice and addresses widespread disparities in education, food insecurity and health care. The awards […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Appoints McClellan To Board Of Directors
Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods has appointed a new board member, Amy McClellan of SpartanNash, effective Oct. 28. McClellan is the VP of fresh merchandising at SpartanNash, having been promoted in March from SVP of Martin’s Super Markets and division VP of retail for SpartanNash. While with Martin’s, she worked in the stores before progressing […]
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Natural Grocers Announces Winners Of First ‘Best Of The Best’ Survey
The Natural Grocers’ “Best of the Best” customer survey was held in September, with customers answering five questions to rank their most beloved Natural Grocers Brand products. They also were asked to weigh in on their favorite organic fruit or vegetable. Natural Grocers Brand products reflect the company’s values – supporting small farmers, family businesses […]
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Meijer Recognized As Industry Leader In Sustainable Freight Supply Chain
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer received two SmartWay Excellence Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, recognizing the retailer as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency. “We appreciate the EPA’s continued support of our innovation and commitment to reducing our carbon footprint,” said Tom McCall, VP of logisticsr. “At Meijer, we […]
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ARS Announces Grand Opening Of Green Way Market In Maplewood, NJ
Allegiance Retail Services recently held the grand opening of its newest store in Maplewood, New Jersey, making this the cooperative’s fourth supermarket in the tri-state area to fly the Green Way Markets banner. The store offers a curated selection of prepared foods, produce, deli and fresh meats, and its private label, earth friendly Green Way […]
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Cub Gives COVID-19 Boosters To Current, Former Minnesota Governors
Cub hosted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, former Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on Oct. 26 at its Northside store located 701 W. Broadway Ave. in Minneapolis, to receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Before receiving their shots, the trio held a brief media event to highlight the importance of getting […]
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H-E-B Opens New Oak Hill Store In Southwest Austin
H-E-B officially opened its new Oak Hill store in southwest Austin on Oct. 27. At 90,000 square feet, the new store at U.S. Highway 290 and FM 1826 features an expansive product assortment and several services customers have come to expect from H-E-B. The new store replaced the former location in the nearby Oak Hill […]
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IGA Programs Give Geissler’s An Edge In ‘Competitive Environment’
by Eric Pereira / content creator President and CEO Bob Rybick is quick to praise the opportunities that becoming an IGA has unlocked for Geissler’s Supermarkets over the past two decades. “We really liked the private label brands. But more recently, we found a lot more value in some of the programs that you’ve been […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open New Menifee, CA Store On Nov. 3
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Menifee, California, at 27281 Newport Road, at 7 a.m. on Nov. 3. Known for a curated selection of healthy products, Sprouts offers affordable organic produce, fresh meat and seafood, immune-boosting supplements, plant-based products and more. Sprouts is open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. To celebrate the opening, the first 200 customers will receive 25 percent off […]
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The Fresh Market Reinvents Food Shopping Experience At Original Store
The Fresh Market has taken its original Greensboro, North Carolina, store on Lawndale Drive to a new level of innovation. It has debuted a carry-out, fresh, made-to-order restaurant concept and exclusive new “Just Roasted, Just Brewed, Just for You” in-store coffee station from Roasting Plant Coffee. “This is The Fresh Market,” said Jason Potter, the company’s CEO. “We’ve created a groundbreaking […]
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Fresh Thyme Market’s New Concept Store To Open At City Foundry STL
Downers Grove, Illinois-based Fresh Thyme Market will open a new concept store on Nov. 10 at City Foundry in St. Louis, Missouri. It is located at 3701 Foundry Way. “We’re thrilled to finally announce when we’ll be opening our doors and welcoming the St. Louis community to our beautiful new flagship store,” said Store Director Jane Wilcox. “Our team provides shoppers […]
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Save A Lot Celebrates National Pizza Month With Private Label Line
St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, invites pizza lovers everywhere to celebrate National Pizza Month this October with one of its new flavors. Now available at stores nationwide, Save A Lot’s private label line of Mantia’s frozen pizzas has expanded to include new thin […]
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Wakefern Food Corp. Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. marked its 75th anniversary during its annual meeting on Oct. 21, when executives paid tribute to the family-owned businesses that comprise the cooperative and drive its success. Chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo, President and COO Joe Sheridan and EVP Chris Lane addressed Wakefern members, shareholders, staff and store management during the company’s meeting, […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Adds 16 Exclusive New Products
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide have added a new lineup of 16 products for October. Each month, shoppers looking to venture out from their grocery list mainstays can look for the “Find a New Favorite” icon throughout their neighborhood Sprouts to discover the newest, tastiest foods and supplements that are specially curated with unique flavors and healthy attributes. […]
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Kroger Foundation Gives Grant To Atlanta’s MUST Ministries
MUST Ministries, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the basic needs of families in crisis across metro Atlanta, has received a $240,000 grant from The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation for a new “farmer’s market style” mobile food pantry bus. “We are excited about supporting the important work of MUST Ministries,” said Felix Turner, manager […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Available At Publix Pharmacy
In accordance with recent CDC approval, Publix Pharmacy will administer booster doses of the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to eligible individuals. Appointments can be made through the company’s online reservation system. Eligibility for booster doses Immunized people may choose among Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson for their booster, regardless […]
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SEG Named To Newsweek’s 2021 List Of Most Loved Workplaces
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has been featured in Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking at 48 among the top 100 companies recognized for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Produced in collaboration with the Best Practice Institute, a leadership […]
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Aldi Advent Calendars Returning For 2021
The Aldi Advent calendars are returning for 2021 and are officially kicking off the holiday season. The calendars feature Aldi-exclusive products ranging from wine and beer to cheese, chocolates, toys and pet treats. This year’s collection starts rolling out on Nov. 3, the second annual National Advent Calendar Day, which Aldi created. National Advent Calendar Day marks the official start to the holiday season and celebrates the day Advent calendars start going on sale at Aldi stores. The 2021 lineup […]