Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National

Report Finds Save A Lot Is Top Retailer For SNAP Customers

Dunnhumby has released a special report examining which U.S. grocery retailers are best positioned to win the loyalty of current and potential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients and how retailers can limit grocery sales losses due to recently enacted SNAP reductions.  “The SNAP Rollercoaster: A dunnhumby Special Report on Hunger” in the U.S. ranked Save-A-Lot, Food 4 Less and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast

Hannaford Supermarkets Acquires Pharmacy In Blue Hill

Hannaford Supermarkets has reached an agreement to purchase Community Pharmacy in Blue Hill, Maine. The pharmacy, which is located inside the new Hannaford store formerly operated as Tradewinds Marketplace, will begin serving customers under the Hannaford banner. Community Pharmacy in Blue Hill will close at 2 p.m. on June 10. Hannaford will reopen the pharmacy […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Ceremony Commemorates Planting 1M Trees

For the seventh consecutive year, Publix Super Markets is supporting the Arbor Day Foundation by funding tree plantings to support reforestation projects throughout Florida. Funded by a portion of the proceeds from the sale of reusable bags, these plantings are part of its efforts to support the restoration of damaged watersheds.  Most recently, Publix funded […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, West

Albertsons Cos. Names Moriarty As EVP, General Counsel

Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has named Tom Moriarty as EVP and general counsel, effective June 5. Moriarty brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience to Albertsons Cos., including senior positions across legal, corporate strategy, policy and operations. He joins the company from CVS Health, where he spent more than 10 years serving in roles […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

New Publix Opens In Melbourne, FL

Publix Super Markets opened a new store May 18 at the Lake Washington Crossing Shopping Center in Melbourne, Florida. The 48,387-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery and deli and pharmacy area.  “We are excited to welcome our customers to their new […]