Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce has joined forces with Midwestern grocery retailer Hy-Vee for the upcoming football season through 2025 for promotional and charitable campaigns supporting Kelce’s foundation – 87 & Running. Beginning this season, Hy-Vee will donate $1,000 to 87 & Running for every touchdown scored by the Pro Bowl tight end. Hy-Vee also […]
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Jim Amen: Dad Drew On Deep Industry Ties To Found Super A Foods
Son shares how supermarket chain has evolved and adapted over years Those who have seen the movie “A Star is Born,” may recall Lady Gaga in front of Super A Foods. The grocery store lights, iconic sign and parking lot serve as her stage as she sings for co-star Bradley Cooper. Perhaps somewhat coincidentally, Hollywood […]
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Henny Penny Donates $100K Equipment Package To Gem City Market
Henny Penny Corp. recently made a major donation of foodservice equipment, training and support to Gem City Market, a newly opened cooperative grocery store serving residents on the northwest side of downtown Dayton, Ohio. Gem City Market is one of a small number of co-ops in Ohio, and may be the first full-scale grocery store […]
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7-Eleven Doubles Down On Dining With New Store In Tennessee
7-Eleven is debuting Tennessee’s first newly-built store in the town of Murfreesboro, south of Nashville. It will be the very first to feature the convenience retailer’s two most popular restaurant concepts – the Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost Chicken and Biscuits – under one roof. The opening marks the expansion of the convenience retailer’s footprint in the […]
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Schnucks New Wine Club Available To Rewards Members
The new Schnucks Wine Club is available to all Schnucks Rewards members. Club members receive a 15 percent discount off the lowest price on every 750 ml bottle of wine purchased at Schnucks stores every day of the week. In addition to the savings at the register, Schnucks Wine Club members will receive special Schnucks […]
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SEG Offers ‘Try It, Love It Or Your Money Back’ On 8,000-Plus Products
A recent SEG consumer survey revealed that 99 percent of customers perceive private label products as equal to or better than similar products from national brands. Southeastern Grocers Inc. is helping customers save with its SE Grocers private label products that offer a guaranteed lower everyday price on more than 8,000 items. Due to supply […]
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Amazon Fresh Opens First Pennsylvania Location In Warrington
The new Amazon Fresh store in Warrington, Pennsylvania opened to the public on Aug. 5. This is the first Amazon Fresh store in Pennsylvania, and the 16th in the country. “We’re excited to begin serving the Warrington community and to welcome customers into our doors today,” said Ron Marra, store manager. “Customers shopping at the store […]
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Meijer Reveals Back To School Trends For In-Class Learning
When it comes to families teaming up for back-to-school shopping, Meijer reveals self-expression is a key consideration. The Midwestern retailer says their enthusiasm for a return to classroom learning is revealing trends that have them shopping earlier with a special focus that reflects their students’ desire to go back in style. With expectations for one […]
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Cardenas Markets Offering $1,000 Sign-on Bonus Through September
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets, one of the largest Hispanic grocery chains in the country, is currently offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus through Sept. 30. The sign-on bonus applies to those who onboard for positions in the company’s distribution center in addition to roles in Cardenas Markets store locations across all its geographies. “Cardenas Markets is seeking candidates […]
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Kemmeter, Russo Elected To NY Convenience Store Hall Of Fame
The New York Association of Convenience Stores announced that Dennis Kemmeter and Marcia Russo have been elected to the New York Convenience Store Hall of Fame. NYACS will induct them at its fall conference on Sept. 22 in Clayton, New York. Friends and industry colleagues are invited to attend by registering at the NYACS website, […]
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The Kroger Co. Elects Elaine Chao To Board of Directors
The Kroger Co. has elected Elaine Chao to the company’s board of directors until the annual shareholders meeting in 2022. At that time, she will stand for election by the shareholders. “We are pleased to welcome Elaine to Kroger,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “She’s an experienced national and global leader who brings […]
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Bashas’ Diné Market To Celebrate Opening Of Shiprock Store Aug. 7
With a commitment to serving the Navajo Nation, Arizona-based Bashas’ is welcoming members of the community to celebrate the grand opening of Bashas’ Diné Market in Shiprock, New Mexico on Aug. 7. Located in the Shiprock /Tse’ Bit’ A’i Shopping Center at U.S.-491 and Highway 64, the 42,108-square-foot Diné Market is Bashas’ ninth grocery store […]
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Super A Foods’ 50th Anniversary Is Milestone To Celebrate Founder’s Life
Second generation of Amens leading successful Super A Foods Commerce, Calilfornia-based Super A Foods – an eight-store, privately held super- market chain that primarily caters to Hispanic and Asian shoppers in Los Angeles – is cele- brating its 50th anniversary in 2021. The fact that it must do so without its founder, the iconic Lou […]
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Weigel’s Convenience Store CEO McMullen Dies At Age 74
Weigel’s CEO Kenneth E. McMullen, 74, of Powell, Tennessee, died July 29, 2021. In 1981, he joined Weigel’s Inc., an East Tennessee convenience store chain and dairy, in what would become a 40-year career. His initial job with Weigel’s was as the company’s operations manager. McMullen was instrumental in the company’s growth through his innovative […]
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Market Street And United Family Supply Summer Spice Hibiscus Flowers
As the City of Vernon, Texas, continues to work toward becoming the Hibiscus capital of Texas, Market Street and United Supermarkets are trying to help. Over a recent weekend, guests in Vernon, Wichita Falls and the Dallas/Fort Worth area had the opportunity to take home the Summer Spice Hibiscus flower, also known as the Hardy […]
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The Giant Co. Named One Of Civic 50 By Philadelphia Foundation
The Giant Co. has been named a 2021 honoree of The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia by Philadelphia Foundation, in partnership with Points of Light and local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s national program, The Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia provides a standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how employers use their time, skills and resources […]
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Food Lion’s MVP Named The No. 2 Loyalty Grocery Retail Program
Food Lion’s MVP Savings Program was ranked second in The Loyalty Report’s Best U.S. Grocery Retail Programs of 2021. The Loyalty Report is recognized as the industry’s longest standing and largest global study on customer engagement, loyalty attitudes, behaviors, drivers and distribution. This is the second consecutive year Food Lion’s MVP Rewards customer loyalty program […]
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Walmart To Pay 100% Of College Tuition, Books For Associates
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart will pay 100 percent of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U education program. Starting Aug. 16, the $1 a day fee will be removed for associates, making all education programs paid for by Walmart. This means approximately 1.5 million part-time and full-time Walmart and Sam’s Club associates […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Adds Lineup Of 13 New Products In August
Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide have added a new lineup of 13 products for August, including 10 that are exclusive to the healthy grocer. Each month, shoppers can look for “Find a New Favorite” icons throughout stores to discover the newest foods and supplements. Among the new products are: Wicked Foods Plant-Based Meals: Chef-driven flavors, wholesome veggies and herbs […]
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Tennessee Grocers Group Seeks Swipe Fee Fairness
‘Particularly unfair’ merchants have to pay fee on tax portion by Eric Pereira / staff writer The Tennessee Grocery and Convenience Store Association had some accomplishments during the state’s recent legislative session, but its leader said the group already has set its sights on next year. The first priority that President and CEO Rob Ikard mentioned […]