Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General will be expanding into Idaho, increasing the retailer’s presence into its 47th state. Construction is underway on N. Old Highway 95 in Athol (Kootenai County) for the store, which is currently scheduled to open by spring 2022. “Dollar General is committed to helping customers save time and money on everyday essentials, and […]
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Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
James Avery Artisan Jewelry Opening Second Location In H-E-B
James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a Kerrville, Texas-based and family-owned jewelry retailer, is opening its new store on Sept. 29 in the Portland H-E-B. The 352-square-foot space is located at 1600 Wildcat Drive. The new location will offer classic designs as well as new releases and services, including charm soldering and jewelry cleaning. “We’re excited to […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix To Provide Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses In Florida
Eligible individuals may receive their Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose at Florida in-store Publix pharmacies in Brevard, Duval, Orange and Polk counties. As of Sept. 25, all Florida in-store Publix Pharmacy locations are offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Booster doses will be provided on a walk-in basis as vaccine becomes available at each store; however, appointments […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
New Seasons Market, New Leaf Community Markets Begin Pay Increases
West Coast neighborhood grocers New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets, independent operators within the Good Food Holdings family of brands, have announced a starting wage increase to $16.25 per hour for staff across Oregon, Washington and California, effective Oct. 6. In addition to higher starting pay, the grocers will adjust wage scales in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks To Give Bonus To Store, Facility Teammates
To show appreciation to teammates for their continued service to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks is awarding eligible store and facility teammates a performance and retention bonus. Teammates who qualify could receive up to $600 in a one-time bonus in January. The performance and retention bonus will be based on hours […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Includesign Wins Future Of Grocery Retail Pitch Competition
ADUSA Supply Chain, along with other Ahold Delhaize USA companies, Retail Business Services and Peapod Digital Labs, and Venture Café Cambridge, named Includesign the winner of the 2021 Seed Live. The pitch competition was part of a culminating event for the 2021 Seed Immersion program. Includesign is a product design firm dedicated to creating products […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Remote Controlled Robotic Carts To Deliver Groceries From ShopRite
The future has arrived at the ShopRite stores in Yardley and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where customers can be the first to take advantage of battery-powered delivery robots for same day home grocery delivery. The remote controlled, robotic carts are making their northeast debut at the two stores and are designed to meet growing consumer demand for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
New Eau Claire Hy-Vee Store To Open On Sept. 28
Hy-Vee is set to open its new store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on Sept. 28. This will be the company’s fourth store in the state and the first entirely reimagined grocery store outside of Iowa. After several months of construction, the Eau Claire Hy-Vee will open its doors to the public at 6 a.m. for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Offers New Pumpkin Spice Tamale
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino grocers in California, is jump-starting the tamale season with the new Pumpkin Spice Tamale. This Vallarta exclusive will be available storewide at Vallarta’s La Cocina starting Oct. 1 through the end of the year. Developed by Vallarta’s culinary team, the new Pumpkin Spice Tamale is made with pumpkin […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Prepares To Administer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is ready to administer COVID-19 booster shots to eligible patients – regardless of where they received their original vaccine series – at all its pharmacies across the Midwest. “We’ve come a long way these past 18 months, but in order to continue on that path and maintain our healthy communities, we […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Supports Gulf Coast Community In Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts
In the wake of Hurricane Ida, Southeastern Grocers Inc. is supporting the Gulf Coast community to help neighbors and associates recover and rebuild. This month, the grocer has held a mobile food pantry to provide food assistance, partnered with local organizations to aid the community and raised funds in support of neighbors and associates who […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food Offers Free Midweek Delivery And Reduces Online Minimums
Giant Food, a greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, is making Giant Delivers and Giant Pickup orders more affordable and accessible with no midweek delivery fees and reduced order minimums. “Convenience and value are cornerstones of our mission at Giant, and that extends to our e-commerce offerings, especially as consumer demand for delivery and pickup […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Read 3 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Encouraging Literacy In Texas
As part of National Literacy Month, H-E-B will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Read 3, an education program aimed at promoting literacy throughout Texas. Since H-E-B launched the program, the initiative has supported early childhood literacy efforts, which have provided more than 5.5 million books to children and families across the state. To celebrate Read 3’s decade […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Fulton County, GA Kroger Stores Offer New Self-Service Tag Renewal
Kroger’s Atlanta Division unveiled new Georgia Motor Vehicle Division self-service kiosks in Fulton County. The kiosks provide Georgia vehicle owners the option of renewing vehicle tags on weekends or after hours. Tag renewal kiosk locations include: Cascade Corner location, 3425 Cascade Road; Ansley Mall/Monroe location, 1700 Monroe Drive NE; and Howell Mill location, 1715 Howell […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Prepares For Fall Rush Of Customers Looking For Camping Items
Following a record-breaking number of vacationers and remote workers choosing the great outdoors to cure their wanderlust this summer, sporting goods experts at Meijer say demand for specialized gear and seasonal must-haves is increasing as camping enthusiasts prepare for fall. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer reports that shoppers are planning beyond tents, kayaks and sleeping […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Chairman/CEO McMullen Delivers Groceryshop Opening Keynote
The Kroger Co. Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen took the stage in Las Vegas at Groceryshop, an event for the retail, grocery and CPG industries, during the opening keynote themed “Kroger Delivers the Future of Grocery Shopping Now.” McMullen shared the Cincinnati, Ohio-based company’s continued focus on leading with fresh and accelerating with digital by […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Aldi Highlighting Fair Trade Products Through October
October is Fair Trade Month, and Aldi is starting to highlight Fair Trade products as well as how the company makes sustainable choices, so consumers can, too. Shoppers want to know their products are sourced sustainably, which is why the company stocks Fair Trade Certified cocoa, coffee and seafood. Some key highlights at Aldi include: […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Partners With Feeding America For Hunger Action Month
Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has unveiled a community donation program in support of its long-standing partnership with Feeding America. The program supports the organization’s ongoing efforts to address the widespread impact of food insecurity in underserved communities as part of the grocer’s Hunger Action Month initiatives. Through Sept. 28, Fresco […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program Reaches 50-School Milestone
In an effort to reduce hunger among students in the communities it serves, the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program has expanded to support food pantries in more than 50 schools across the Northeast. Launched in 2019, the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program addresses food insecurity within local communities by providing thousands […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Apple Campaign To Help Provide 1 Million Meals To Families In Need
Food Lion Feeds will help provide five meals to Feeding America member food banks located near a Food Lion store for every specially marked bag of gala apples purchased through Oct. 5. The annual campaign aims to help provide 1 million meals to neighbors in need. Since 2014, customers have helped to provide more than […]