Through Food Lion Feeds’ “Summers Without Hunger” campaign, customers can make a difference in supporting the one in six children experiencing food insecurity across the towns and cities Food Lion serves. During the campaign, which runs through June 29, customers can make a $5 donation at their local Food Lion or when shopping online at shop.foodlion.com. […]
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Posted inWegmans, Independent Store News, Northeast, Retailers
Wegmans Expands Offerings With North Country Smokehouse Meats
Rochester, New York-based grocery retailer Wegmans has broadened its USDA Organic and Certified Humane meat category with the addition of two new artisanal meat offerings handcrafted by New Hampshire-based producer, North Country Smokehouse. Wegmans shoppers now have access to products like Organic Sugar-Free Applewood Smoked Bacon and Organic Bratwurst sausage, available in 55 stores from […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart+ Adds Savings On Prescriptions To Benefits
Walmart+ members are now able to unlock exclusive savings on thousands of the most commonly prescribed medications through a new members-only prescription savings program the retailer is calling Walmart+ Rx for Less. Walmart+ Rx for Less joins a growing list of benefits offered to Walmart+ members. The program delivers additional savings on the most commonly prescribed medications […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Hiring Throughout Five-State Footprint
Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join its team of 40,000 associates. The employer is hiring for full- and part-time positions in all departments, including deli, bakery, produce, grocery, cashiers and other areas to provide job seekers […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
All Food Lion Stores To Host Open Interviews On June 16
Each of Food Lion’s more than 1,100 stores will host open interviews from 9 a.m.-noon and 4-7 p.m. on June 16. Applicants can walk into their nearest Food Lion during one of these times and meet with a member of the store leadership team to discuss available opportunities. The positions available vary; however, they may […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Delivery Opens Newest CFC In Groveland, Florida
The Kroger Co. has opened a customer fulfillment center in Groveland, Florida, powered by Ocado Group, a technology provider for grocery e-commerce. This marks Kroger’s entry into the Florida market with an e-commerce delivery service that combines vertical integration, machine learning and robotics with delivery of grocery items and fresh food. “The Kroger Delivery network […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. Appoints New Board Members
Stater Bros. Holdings Inc., the parent company of Stater Bros. Markets in San Bernardino, California, has elected Janel Haugarth and Sean Varner to its board of directors. Haugarth is currently the president of Highpoint Retail LLC. She has more than 40 years of experience in the food wholesale and retail grocery industry, including the areas of procurement, pricing, logistics, transportation, […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Plans To Open DFW Metroplex Store In McKinney
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B has announced its plans to open a store in McKinney, continuing its expansion in the DFW Metroplex. The store, which is expected to open in spring 2023, builds on the company’s longstanding presence in the area and reinforces its commitment to serve more customers in this dynamic and growing part of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Gives Back With Free Community Academy
For the past few years, Walmart Academies have focused on training associates to succeed in their jobs and upskill for the future. The company always has known its academies could make a positive impact beyond its walls and help the communities it serves, said Andy Trainor, VP of learning. “With that in mind, today we’re […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Weis Markets Offers Free Virtual Cooking Classes For Children And Adults
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets will offer free virtual cooking classes for preschool- and elementary-aged children and adults throughout the summer. The 30-minute classes, led by the Weis Markets’ team of registered dietitians, will cover one recipe per session. Registration closes 48 hours prior to the beginning of each session, and a detailed ingredient list will be […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Starts Construction On New Store In Plano, Texas
H-E-B started construction on its second store planned for the DFW Metroplex, breaking ground at the site in Plano, Texas, on June 4. The store is set to open in fall 2022. Inside and out, H-E-B designed the store to reflect the character unique to the Plano community and emphasized environmental sustainability, incorporating several energy-efficient […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Rouses Markets Opens New Store On Freret Street In New Orleans
Add another foodie destination to Freret’s restaurant row between Napoleon and Jefferson avenues in Uptown New Orleans. The new Rouses Market at 4645 Freret St. features a wide selection of prepared foods, from chopped salads made to order to Rouse-In-House prepared entrees and sides, to freshly-made sushi, poke, stir-fries and ramen. The market also houses the company’s first full-scale […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion to Open New Myrtle Beach, SC, Store On June 16
Food Lion will open its newest location at 9616 Hwy. 707 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on June 16. The store will be open daily from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Food Lion makes shopping easy and affordable for customers through its MVP loyalty program, its award-winning personalized Shop & Earn monthly rewards offers and with weekly promotions, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Philipps Retiring From Rosauers, To Be Succeeded By Rigsbee
Rosauers Supermarkets’ longtime President and CEO Jeff Philipps is retiring and the company has named Cliff Rigsbee as his successor. Philipps has served in this capacity since July of 2000 and has been in the industry for more than 49 years. His retirement from the company will be effective Aug. 13, with Rigsbee joining the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Dietitians Introduce Virtual Spanish Tours, Host Virtual Events
Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians is introducing free Spanish nutrition store tours and other services available in Spanish. Throughout June, Hy-Vee dietitians also will host a series of virtual cooking classes called “Meals in Minutes.” The cooking classes will demonstrate easy weekly meal prep and quick family dinner recipes. During June, Hy-Vee dietitians will host […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens Produce DC To Support Florida Expansion
Sprouts Farmers Market has opened a new produce distribution center in Orlando, marking its first DC in Florida and its seventh across the country. Since opening its first store in the state in 2017, Sprouts has been rapidly expanding across Florida. The DC will serve all the grocer’s current 23 stores in the state and the […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Breaks Ground On New Store In Frisco, Texas
Furthering its commitment to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, H-E-B officially started construction June 3 on its new store in Frisco, Texas, which is set to open in the fall of 2022. Inside and out, H-E-B designed the store to reflect the character unique to the Frisco community and emphasized environmental sustainability, incorporating several energy efficient […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Tom Thumb Opens New Location In Gulf Shores, Alabama
EG Group, one of the fastest growing convenience store retailers in the U.S., opened its newest Tom Thumb store at 7074 State Highway 59 in Gulf Shores, Alabama on June 1. This new store features the company’s latest design, equipment and menu – all of which were created to expand the food choices and enhance the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
A 12-Year-Old And Grown-Ups Win Bashas’ Donut Flavor Competition
Arizona’s hometown grocer named a 12-year-old from Queen Creek and grown-ups from Phoenix and Mesa as winners of this year’s donut flavor competition, just in time for National Donut Day on June 4. A Baklava donut and two crème-filled donuts took the top prize in Bashas’ sixth-annual contest. Last month, Bashas’ invited kids and grownups […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Cumberland Farms Opens Re-Built Location In East Falmouth, MA
Cumberland Farms, a convenience, coffee and gasoline retailer, opened its newly renovated store at 400 E. Falmouth Highway in East Falmouth, Massachusetts on May 28. The new store features the company’s innovative design, equipment and menu – all of which were created to expand the food choices and enhance the customer experience. Spanning more than 4,300 square feet, […]