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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
400th Sprouts’ Store Debuts In Haddon Township, NJ
As part of its five-year plan that aims to expand 10 percent year over year, Sprouts Farmers Market opened its 400th store Sept. 8 at 640 W. Cuthbert Blvd. in Haddon Township, New Jersey. The Sprouts’ Haddon Township store marks the 23rd store opening for Sprouts this year. Each location adheres to a specific design […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Relocated Whole Foods Market Opens Oct. 4 In Springfield, VA
Whole Foods Market is relocating its store in Springfield, Virginia, from 8402 Old Keene Mill Road to 6426 Springfield Plaza. The new 49,499-square-foot store will open Oct. 4, replacing the previous site, which is more than 25 years old. Designed with cool tones and an open atmosphere, the new location is double the size of […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens Largest E-Commerce Facility In Katy, TX
H-E-B has opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center at 2102 Elrod Road in Katy, Texas, a project that expands the retailer’s technologies that drive omnichannel growth and provide a better shopping experience. At more than 100,000 square feet, it is the largest e-commerce fulfillment center for the company, coming in at twice the size of […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Corporate Store News, National
C&S To Purchase 413 Stores From Kroger, Albertsons Proposed Merger
C&S Wholesale Grocers has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 413 stores, eight distribution centers and two offices that have become available in connection with the proposed merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. Subject to fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including FTC and other governmental clearance, and the completion of the […]