Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion and its foundation donated 158 million meals in 2022, an increase of 6 million meals over 2021. Contributing to that total, Food Lion employees volunteered more than 17,000 hours, which equates to more than 5 million meals based on various organizations’ meal equivalent formulas. The support comes at a time […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Releases 2022 ESG Report
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has released its environmental, social and governance report for 2022. This second annual ESG report outlines the company’s practices, as well as investments made in the previous year. The 2021 ESG report was focused on product standards, the cornerstone of Natural Grocers’ sustainability principles. Natural Grocers decided to emphasize its dedication […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Big Y Offers Discounted Education Rates With Fisher College
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods has partnered with The Fisher College Graduate Professional Studies department. Through its corporate advantage program, Fisher College will offer online courses for Big Y Foods employees to provide them with new skills and knowledge. Fisher College will offer discounted tuition rates for Big Y Foods employees and their immediate family members and […]
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Natural Grocers Celebrates Annual Crew Appreciation Month
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is celebrating its fifth annual Crew Appreciation Month throughout February. Natural Grocers good4u Crew will be treated to a celebration with gifts, giveaways and discounts as an expression of gratitude towards its employees. Margaret Isely, Natural Grocers’ co-founder, demonstrated the importance of recognizing crew members’ individual personalities, aptitudes and impact. She believed in expressing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Ben’s Supercenter Uses LOC Software For Technology Needs
Sponsored content Since 1965, Ben’s Supercenter has offered its communities a wide selection of affordable name-brand products in agriculture, building materials, grocery, hardware lumber and fuel. In addition, being heavily involved in the community helps the team provide value that makes Ben’s Supercenters complete service locations. Knowing they need to bring the most diversified shopping […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Walt Churchill’s Market Grows, Evolves With LOC Software
Sponsored content Walt Churchill’s Market first opened its doors in Toledo, Ohio, in 1917. It was essential to the Churchill family to provide a location where families could get all their groceries without traveling all the way downtown. Instead, dedicated brothers, Jim and Joe would make the trip downtown to purchase fresh produce, stocking the […]
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Natural Grocers Offers Essentials, Discounts For The Big Game
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is offering customers several discounts and specials for Game Day essentials through Feb. 12. From discounts on healthy snacks to large recipes, Natural Grocers is showcasing its discounts on everyday snacks, such as: Kettle Brand Select Potato Chips – 2 for $5 (5-ounce) Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Garlic Sesame Sticks or Giant Toasted […]
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Walgreens To Hold Supplier Diversity Summit In March
Deerfield, Illinois-based Walgreens will hold a Supplier Diversity Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings. The virtual event, taking place the week of March 28, provides diverse vendors the opportunity to connect with the Walgreens merchandising team, share their products and receive feedback with the ultimate goal of being […]