With the acquisition of Big Red Stores by Circle K parent Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. finalized as of April 17, rebranding work is underway at 44 locations across Arkansas. “We are very pleased to be expanding across Arkansas and welcoming Big Red’s great team members into our family as we raise the Circle K banner at […]
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Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B Gives 250K Reusable Bags To Customers On Earth Day
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B will celebrate Earth Day with its annual reusable bag giveaway, providing 250,000 reusable bags to customers. On April 22, customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag. Since 2008, H-E-B has given out more […]
Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Dollar General Corp. Promotes Dilts To EVP, CFO
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corp. has promoted Kelly Dilts to EVP and CFO, effective May 1. John Garratt, current president and CFO, will retain his role as president until his planned retirement on June 2. Since joining Dollar General in July 2019, Dilts has served as SVP of finance with responsibility for financial planning and analysis, procurement, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Shares Third Annual Better Neighbor Report
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has announced the release of its third annual Better Neighbor Report, which spotlights the company’s work to serve customers, support employees and provide transparency about its commitment to the greater D.C., Maryland and Virginia region. “For more than 87 years, serving our communities means doing our part. As a local business providing essential […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Mannan Supermarkets Launches Food Insecurity Initiative
Mannan Supermarkets, in partnership with the Zara Charitable Foundation, has launched a new initiative to confront food insecurity among children in Queens County, New York. This comes on the heels of federal cuts to nutrition programs, mainly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. These programs are being […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Texas Grocer Introduces Visa Signature Credit Cards
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and Central Market have launched the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card and Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card, offering customers unlimited cash back on groceries and other purchases, flexible redemption options and additional cost-saving benefits. The credit cards can be used to receive the 5 percent cash back benefit on the purchase of eligible […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Harvest Market Launches Health Food Incentive
Harvest Market in Northern California has become the first grocery store in the country to offer healthy food incentives onto a customer’s EBT card. The California independent grocer began participating in this health food incentive rebate program March 7. The instant rebates are provided to participants in CalFresh (California’s federally funded food assistance benefits program, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market, Feeding America Partner For Tornado Relief Fundraiser
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is partnering with Feeding America to launch a fundraiser to support relief efforts in areas recently impacted by tornadoes. Through May 2, customers at The Fresh Market stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee will have the opportunity to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar or make a donation […]