FreshTake, a new grocery store concept that blends convenience, dining and recreation, is set to open next summer in the former 42,000-square-foot Whole Foods location at Interstate 20 and Washington Road in Augusta, Georgia. Spearheaded by the owner Jackson Mitchell, CEO of Jackson Mitchell Holdings, which operates five Little Giant Farmers Market sites in the […]
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Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, International Foods, Midwest
Meijer Highlights Products, Businesses For Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is highlighting a collection of grocery brands, home goods, assorted gifts and clothing to promote Hispanic-owned businesses and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of their communities. Through Oct. 15, Meijer shoppers can learn more about and purchase a variety of featured grocery and general […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens Store In Port St. Lucie, FL
The Fresh Market Inc. opened a 23,424-square-foot store Sept. 13 at 10272 SW Meeting St. in Port St. Lucie, Florida, marking the first store for the specialty food retailer in the city and its 47th in the state. To celebrate the grand opening, the retailer welcomed customers with a “bread breaking” ceremony, vendor sampling, specialty […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers’ Grant Program To Fund Schools, Nonprofits
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is promoting education opportunities for students, schools and supporting organizations throughout the communities it serves. In support of early literacy, the Winn-Dixie Gives and Harveys Supermarket Gives Foundations have partnered with the Library Foundation of Jacksonville to provide a $50,000 grant to refresh its […]
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Giant Food Expands Flexible Rewards Loyalty Program
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food is expanding its Giant Flexible Rewards loyalty program to offer rewards in the pharmacy department. Flexible Rewards members will earn points through eligible pharmacy transactions, including prescriptions and immunizations. The update makes Giant the first grocery retailer in the region to offer this level of digital rewards for pharmacy transactions. “We are very […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Stater Bros. To Open New Supermarket In Chino, CA
Stater Bros. Markets will hold a grand opening of a 46,109-square-foot store Sept. 20 at 8373 Pine Ave. in Chino, California. The Chino location will be at the corner of Pine Avenue and Main Street, and anchor Town Center at the Preserve, developed by Lewis Retail Centers. The store’s normal hours of business will be […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Harps Food Stores Promotes Breshears, Lee
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has promoted two executives, Dakota Breshears and Travis Lee, to new positions. Breshears has been promoted to VP of meat and seafood. Breshears’ journey with Harps began in 2004, when he joined the team in Springdale. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology, he joined the Harps’ manager […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Fundraiser Supports Hunger Action Month
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. has continued its partnership with Feeding America for a fundraiser event during Hunger Action Month. Throughout September, customers will have the opportunity to round up their total at the register to the nearest dollar or make a donation, with all proceeds being donated to Feeding America. One dollar […]