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Big Y Named On ‘Greatest Workplaces For Diversity’ List

Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Markets has been named as one of America’s Greatest Places for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group which conducted a large-scale employer study based upon more than 350,000 company reviews across six economic sectors and 34 different industries throughout the U.S. These reviews generated scoring based upon available data and interviews, […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Change To Board Of Directors

Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings has announced that Judy Werthauser has resigned from its board of directors to pursue a new opportunity. Werthauser had served on the company’s board since November 2018 and was most recently chair of the compensation committee, as well as a member of the nominating and corporate governance committee. As part […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast

Meat Depot By Fresh Value Opens Third Location In Northport, AL

Meat Depot, a grocery store affiliated with the Birmingham, Alabama-based supermarket chain Fresh Value, recently completed a deal to take over the Cost Kutter Grocery location in Northport, Alabama. Meat Depot will debut its store on Feb. 8 with a grand opening celebration. The festivities will begin at 8 a.m. with a ribbon cutting at […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Awarded RippleMatch’s 2023 Campus Forward Award

Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has been awarded the 2023 Campus Forward Award in the Enterprise Early Career Programs category for excellence in early career hiring. “With six generations making up our workforce, Kroger understands the importance of early talent development and how impactful internship programs can define our company culture for years to come,” said […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest

Strack & Van Til Raises $574K For Nonprofits In Indiana

Highland, Indiana-based Strack & Van Til has donated $574,110 through its Checkout Challenge Round Up to various charities and organizations in the communities it serves throughout Northwest Indiana. Customers across the region could choose to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar when shopping. The extra funds are donated to the designated charity or organization for […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, West

Cardenas Markets Begins ‘Life Is Why’ Fundraising Campaign

Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets is joining the fight against heart disease and stroke by participating in the American Heart Association’s annual “Life Is Why” in-store fundraising campaign. “Heart disease continues to affect many of our families, friends and loved ones,” said Marisa Kutansky, communications director for Cardenas Markets. “Cardenas Markets alongside the Cardenas Markets Foundation is proud […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast

Hannaford Supermarkets Installs Automated External Defibrillators

Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has announced that all 185 stores will have available automated external defibrillators in recognition of American Heart Month. Installation of the devices is underway. Recognized as a life-saving device during the event of sudden cardiac arrest, AEDs are lightweight, portable devices that deliver an electric shock through the chest to the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest

Hy-Vee Offers 1K Free Cholesterol Screenings In February

West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is offering several events in February to encourage people to keep their health goals, including 1,000 free cholesterol screenings at more than 50 stores throughout its eight-state region. This test requires a blood draw and is an important practice that should be done regularly. A cholesterol screening and can provide people with […]