In what the retail giant is billing as a “Second Best Day,” Walmart will hold re-grand openings for 117 stores across the country on Nov. 3. The largest single-day rollout of reopenings in company history, the projects represent more than half a billion dollars in capital investments across 30 states. Employees and customers will be […]
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Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Six Meijer Employees Garner Highest Company Honors
Meijer has announced the six recipients of its 2023 Legacy Awards, the highest recognition an employee can receive from the grocer. They were recognized in two categories – the Fred Meijer Award and the President’s Award. Named for the retailer’s co-founder, the former goes to an employee who demonstrates humility, generosity and passion for serving […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, West
Natural Grocers Opens Fifth Location In Washington
The recently opened Natural Grocers store at 751 N. Columbia Center Blvd. in Kennewick, Washington – the company’s fifth location in the state – is featuring special discounts, sweepstakes and free samples through Nov. 30. “We’ve been serving communities in Washington since 2014, when we came to Vancouver,” said Raquel Isely, VP of marketing. “We previously […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Introduces ‘MOSAIC’ Resource Group
Southeastern Grocers Inc. is expanding its commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with its recently established associate resource group – Mobility, Support, Accessibility and Inclusion in the Community (MOSAIC). The purpose of MOSAIC is to educate, advocate and celebrate SEG employees of all abilities by sharing experiences, providing educational training around disabilities and advocating for […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Wawa Shares Plans To Expand Into North Carolina
Wawa shared new details on its expansion into eastern North Carolina during its double-header Community Partnership Events. The company is a privately held, associate- and family-owned chain of more than 1,000 convenience retail stores operating in six states and Washington, D.C., Wawa’s initial phase of expansion into North Carolina includes plans to open about 80 stores […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Accept SNAP Payments Through Instacart
Instacart will now accept EBT SNAP to buy groceries from BJ’s Wholesale Club through the Instacart app and website. It is the first club retailer to accept SNAP through Instacart. “We’re committed to providing convenience and value to our members, and we’re excited to offer our members the ability to use their SNAP benefits through the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast
Price Chopper/Market 32, Invafresh Strengthen Partnership To Combat Food Waste
Price Chopper/Market 32 is strengthening its partnership with fresh grocery platform Invafresh to increase sales, reduce food waste and deliver an improved experience to in-store teammates and customers in its produce, bakery, deli, meat and seafood departments. By integrating vast amounts of in-store production data into the AI-enhanced Fresh Retail Platform, Invafresh has helped Price Chopper/Market 32 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Independent Store News, Midwest
SpartanNash Foundation Fundraiser To Help Feed Hungry Families
The seventh-annual SpartanNash Foundation fundraiser has launched to support local food pantries across the Midwest during the holiday season. Since 2016, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company has raised more than $2 million through annual in-store fundraisers to benefit food pantry partners. In total, this contribution has provided approximately 20 million meals for people throughout the […]