In partnership with Paralyzed Veterans of America and seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty, Abingdon, Virginia-based Food City is holding its annual in-store checkout donation campaign through July 25. Paralyzed Veterans of America is a national nonprofit service organization dedicated to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases such as MS and ALS. Designed to […]
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Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Sends Military Care Packages For Independence Day
In celebration of Independence Day, H-E-B will send 1,000 care packages to Texas military service members. H-E-B invites customers to nominate an active-duty military service member to receive an H-E-B care package. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until 1,000 are received. “H-E-B has a longstanding commitment to our nation’s military, and we […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, West
Albertsons Companies’ O Organics Brand Launches Hunger Program
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies Inc. has launched its O Organics “Fight Hunger, Serve Hope” initiative to combat hunger during the summer months, when households with school-aged children face higher rates of food insecurity. Through Aug. 1, the company’s private label brand will donate one meal for every O Organics product purchased, up to $7 million […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
Yesway Supports Texas Communities Through Fundraiser
Yesway’s Texas Strong fundraiser will donate $100,000 to the towns of Matador, Perryton and Hawley, which have been impacted by tornadoes. Perryton, a rural Texas Panhandle town of approximately 8,000, was hit on June 15, with Matador, a small town of 600, was nearly flattened on June 21, with at least four lives lost and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger’s Home Chef Brand Marks Milestone
Home Chef, Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co.’s meal solutions brand with a retail and online presence, is celebrating its 10th birthday. Over the last 10 years, Home Chef has produced more than 350 million meals served in 48 states, according to Kroger. It has tested and tasted some 12,000 recipes, 4,500 of which have made the […]
Posted inC-Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Express C-Stores Support Special Olympics
Lubbock, Texas-based United Express c-stores’ month-long fundraiser for Special Olympics culminated in a check presentation June 30. “We are so thankful to be in a position where we can help support the mission and activities of the Special Olympics,” said Angelos Lambis, director of fuel and convenience for The United Family and board member for […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Desserts Top Kroger July Fourth Offerings
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. is featuring several bakery items customers can use to celebrate America’s birthday, from desserts decorated with stars and stripes to cheesecake and cookies. The grocer also has ice cream and other novelties, such as popsicles. For a family-friendly July Fourth activity, the retailer recommends trying the no-bake desserts with seasonal fruits. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Gives $750K To Folds Of Honor
A $750,000 donation from Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. to Folds of Honor will provide 150 educational scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen and disabled military members. SEG’s donation was made possible by customer and employee donations raised during a four-week program. Anthony Hucker, president and CEO of Southeastern Grocers, said in a […]