Posted inIndependent Store News, West

New Lazy Acres Natural Market Serving ‘Really Unique Neighborhood’

Lazy Acres Natural Market, which features organic and locally-sourced offerings, opened July 29 at 1841 N. Western Ave in Los Feliz, California.  The store has a made-to-order juice, smoothie and coffee bar and food venues that serve Mediterranean cuisine, California barbecue and fish tacos. Also available are expanded Lazy Acres staples, such as hot and […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Upgrades 47 Stores In North Carolina

With a $77 million capital investment, Food Lion has upgraded several stores across North Carolina.  On Aug. 2, the Salisbury, North Carolina-based retailer will hold ribbon-cutting events at 47 stores in the Greenville, Jacksonville and New Bern area. Afterward, the first 100 customers in line will receive a mystery gift card valued up to $250, a […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest

Reasor’s Hosts ‘Supplies For School’ Campaign

Brookshire Grocery Company and Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s are hosting its fifth annual “Supplies for Schools” campaign for local students for the 2023-24 school year.  Customers can visit any Reasor’s location through Aug. 15 for its “Supplies for Schools” drive. The campaign is designed to coordinate the donation and distribution of new school supplies to students […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

Hannaford Donates $100K For Flood Relief, Recovery Efforts

Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by the recent flooding in Vermont, as well as New York’s Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.  The donation from Hannaford will help the Red Cross provide refuge, meals and snacks, emotional support and health […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast

Kroger Opens Second Spoke Facility In Kentucky

The Kroger Co. announced the opening July 27 of a spoke facility in Independence, Kentucky, that will work in conjunction with its fulfillment center in nearby Monroe, Ohio. The location marks the company’s second spoke facility in the commonwealth, joining one in Louisville that opened in May 2022. According to Kroger, orders will be assembled […]