Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, will open a new Winn-Dixie store at the Gateway Town Center, located at 5210 Norwood Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida, in response to the city’s and community’s plea to combat an impending food desert in the area with the close of a Publix store. SEG says […]
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Posted inNortheast, Independent Store News
Big Y Donates More Than $215,000 To Local Breast Cancer Groups
In order to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, all Big Y Supermarkets donated proceeds from their October initiative “Partners of Hope” to 29 local breast cancer support groups throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. The results have been tabulated and, in October, Big Y raised $215,742. During October, Big Y donated a portion of the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Food 4 Less Franchisee PAQ Establishes An ESOP
Capstone Headwaters, an international investment banking firm, advised PAQ Inc., an independent franchisee of Stockton, California-based Food 4 Less grocery stores, on the creation of an Employee Owned Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “By selling 100 percent of the company stock to an ESOP, the company became federal and […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Association News, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
SOUTHEAST: Slaybaugh To Lead Newly Formed Virginia Food Industry Association
The Virginia Food Industry Association (VFIA) has been formed to serve as an advocate for retail and wholesale food industries in the commonwealth of Virginia. With members representing more than 55,000 people statewide at more than 530 retail locations, the new association says it will provide resources and public affairs support to the food industry […]
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Natural Grocers, JJOA Partner To ‘Support America’s Families Together’
Natural Grocers has joined forces with Jack and Jill of America Inc. (JJOA) for a first-of-its-kind innovative partnership to “Support America’s Families Together.” The program incorporates a multi-faceted approach: An investment campaign inclusive of donations, customer fundraising and ongoing sales-based giveback; Support for JJOA’s Graduation Assistance Program (GAP) Fund; and Access to job and internships opportunities, […]
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Albertsons Cos.’ Q3 Results Show Growth In Identical Sales, Own Brands
Albertsons Cos. Inc. has reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended Nov. 30, 2019. At the time of the report, the company operated 2,260 retail food and drug stores with 1,732 pharmacies, 402 associated fuel centers, 23 dedicated distribution centers and 20 manufacturing facilities. Its stores predominantly operate under the banners […]
Posted inPackaging News, Center Store, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast
Boyer’s Markets Becomes First Grocer To Use CCT’s Eeasy Lids
Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT) announced the first availability of its Eeasy Lid, the first jar lid innovation in more than 75 years, to shoppers at Boyer’s Food Markets. Pennsylvania-based Boyer’s is incorporating the Eeasy Lid on its Darci’s brand pasta sauce at all 18 of its stores. Boyer’s is the first grocery chain in the […]
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Wardwell Promoted To President Of Superior Grocers
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains currently operating 46 locations, has promoted Richard Wardwell from COO to president. Wardwell brings more than 35 years of grocery retail experience. He began his career as a courtesy clerk and continued to advance in his profession, experiencing the many ranks of the grocery industry. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Fills 100-Millionth Free Prescription
Publix Pharmacy recently filled its 100-millionth free prescription as part of its free medication program. “We are proud to provide a service that helps our customers afford their medications,” said Publix VP of Pharmacy Dain Rusk. “As the cost of health care continues to rise, this program has become even more important to our customers […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s Kicks Off 2020 Inviting Shoppers To Think Well
Reasor’s is kicking off 2020 with its Think Well promotion, offering a new assortment of wellness products. Wellness means a lot of different things to different people. For some, it may mean eating nutritious foods that are low in sugar, for others it could mean indulging in relaxing self-care, and for some, it may be finding […]
Posted inProduce News, Center Store, Dairy News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, West
Natural Grocers To Open 14th Oregon Store In Klamath Falls On Jan. 15
Natural Grocers will open a store in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, providing the community with access to organic and natural groceries. The store, located at 2800 S. 6th Street, will open at 8:30 a.m., and customers will have the chance to win up to $100 per week in free groceries for six […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Smart & Final Raises Record Amount For Ninth Annual PastaThon
Smart & Final, the grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, recently raised money and collected pasta-related items for the ninth annual PastaThon, a fundraising event organized by KFI AM640 for Caterina’s Club. This year, the Los Angeles, California-based retailer supported the event with a record total of $85,000 in product and donations. This […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Bashas', Independent Store News, Suppliers, West
Bashas’, Hormel Foods Donate Hams To Help Feed Arizona Families
Hunger and food insecurity is a reality for thousands of Arizona families. That’s why Bashas’ teamed up with Hormel Foods to donate more than 3,000 hams to Arizona families in need on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Four organizations—St. Mary’s Food Bank, United Food Bank, the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration and Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona—came […]
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Alltown Fresh Opens Fresh Convenience Market In Ayer, Massachusetts
Alltown Fresh officially opened the doors to the second fresh store in the state of Massachusetts. Located at 28 Harvard Road in Ayer, the farmstand-style market features organic coffee, fresh food choices and made-to-order meals including organic, natural, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and locally sourced food and ingredients. The concept store hosted a grand opening event […]
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Sprouts Shares Whole30 Shopping List For New Year’s Resolutioners
In celebration of the New Year, Sprouts Farmers Market has published a Whole30 Shopping List for those who want to reset their health, habits and relationship with food by participating in the January Whole30. To further educate customers about the Whole30 program, Sprouts will host a series of store events featuring book giveaways and expert advice with […]
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New Stater Bros. Store Planned For Whittier, California
Plans are currently underway to build a new Stater Bros. Markets store at the southeast corner of Whittier Boulevard and Sorensen Avenue in the community of Whittier, California. The new site, which will be built from the ground up, will join the commercial sector of The Groves in Whittier, developed by Frontier Real Estate Investments. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces One- To Two-Hour Prescription Delivery
Patients can now get prescription delivery in as little as one to two hours at select Albertsons Cos. pharmacies in Louisiana, Texas and the District of Columbia, decreasing the time they must wait to receive medications. The new service is available at Albertsons Cos. pharmacies in the following markets: Safeway pharmacies in San Jose, California, […]
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Jungle Jim’s Set To Hold The Oscar Station Grand Opening In January
From 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, Jungle Jim’s International Market will hold a grand opening for its newest venue, The Oscar Station. Located behind Jungle Jim’s at 8871 N. Gilmore Road in Fairfield, Ohio, the new destination houses a bourbon bar, a designated smoking lounge and is connected to The Oscar […]
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12th Annual Russ’s Wine And Food Experience Scheduled For Feb. 28
The 2020 Russ’s Wine and Food Experience will be held at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Feb. 28 from 5 until 8 p.m. This is the 12th year for the event, which has raised more than $400,000 for the Lincoln Community Playhouse in the last 11 years. Approximately 90 booths will fill […]
Posted inH-E-B, Bakery News, Beverage News, Center Store, Deli News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Nonfood Items, Southwest
H-E-B Brings New Store To Historic Houston Community
H-E-B opened the highly anticipated H-E-B MacGregor Market on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6 a.m. The new 90,000-s.f. store is located at the intersection of N. MacGregor Way and SH 288 in Houston. “This H-E-B store has been in the making for some time now, and we are thrilled to put our roots down on […]