Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

Big Y Makes New Appointments Across Massachusetts, Connecticut

The management of Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods has announced several new appointments in its Massachusetts and Connecticut locations.  In Massachusetts: Jonathan Leombruno of Abington – deli, kitchen and bakery merchandiser trainer, Springfield, Store Support Center; Ross M. Corcoran of Belchertown, inventory control manager, Springfield, Fresh and Local Distribution Center; Steven A. Fernandes of Belchertown, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Gives $225K For Children’s Hospitals

Southeastern Grocers Inc. has donated $225,000 to nine Southeast children’s hospitals ahead of National Cancer Research Month. The funds raised in support of the facilities’ specialized care and emergency services was made possible due to customers and employees who donated $1, $5 or rounded up their total grocery bill while shopping. All donations made during […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast

Weis Markets Shares 2023 Growth Plan At Annual Meeting

Weis Markets Chairman, President and CEO Jonathan H. Weis updated shareholders April 27 on the company’s plans to invest more than $160 million in its growth in 2023. At the company’s annual shareholder meeting in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, Weis said the company continues to make record investments in new stores, remodels, fuel centers, information technology upgrades and thousands of smaller store […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Donates Additional $1M To Simply Give Food Pantries

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has donated an extra $1 million to food pantries that participate in the retailer’s Simply Give hunger relief program. Overall, the retailer’s program has generated more than $80 million for food pantry partners since its 2008 inception. “One in eight Americans face food insecurity nationwide. That is a troubling statistic that reinforces why we’re so committed to addressing […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast

Hannaford Supermarkets Gives $250K To Education Program

Hannaford Supermarkets has announced a $250,000 donation to support regenerative, sustainable and eco-friendly farming operations and hands-on education at The Ecology School at River Bend Farm in Saco, Maine.  The donation from Hannaford will provide funding to enhance The Ecology School’s AgroEcology for Resilient Communities Project, an education program that creates a climate-positive future through […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, West

Cardenas Markets Celebrates Día Del Niño With Donation, Cookies

In honor and celebration of Día del Niño on April 30, the Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets Foundation is donating $20,000 to organizations that advance and support children’s well-being initiatives.  “Día del Niño or Children’s Day is about recognizing and celebrating children,” said Adam Salgado, president of the Cardenas Markets Foundation and CMO for Cardenas Markets. “For the […]