Lakeland, Florida-based Publix’s support of the March of Dimes has topped $100 million since 1995 to help improve the health of mothers and children. The Publix campaign raised about $6.4 million in 2023, making it March of Dimes’ No. 1 corporate partner for the eighth year in a row. Dwaine Stevens, Publix’s director of community […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Weis Markets Reaffirms Sustainable Food Retail Certification
Weis Markets has completed Ratio Institute’s Sustainable Food Retail Certification, highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of the Mid-Atlantic food retailer’s sustainability practices while identifying opportunities for more gains. The company previously gained Ratio Institute certification in 2021. Within each of the grocer’s districts, Ratio Institute conducted in-person assessment training that included store managers and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Markets Continues Flexforce Employment Expansion
Schnucks Markets is expanding its Flexforce employment option to three stores in Columbia, Missouri. They include: Schnucks Columbia, 1400 Forum Blvd., 65203; Schnucks Battle Crossing, 5410 Clark Lane, 65202; and Eatwell Market, 111 South Providence Road, 65203. This is the second Flexforce expansion for the company this year. Flexforce employees can optimize their work schedules […]
Posted inH-E-B, C-Store News, Southwest
H-E-B’s Second Fresh Bites Debuts In Lytle, TX
H-E-B has continued to roll out its H-E-B Fresh Bites brand with the recent opening of a second location in Lytle, Texas, that includes a True Texas Tacos restaurant. With H-E-B Fresh Bites, the San Antonio-based retailer offers a new look to its convenience stores. The concept provides more options, including fresh produce, chef-inspired prepared […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Foundation Gives $785K In Grants
More than 220 nonprofits that work to fight hunger and provide nutritional education across 10 states are benefiting from some $785,000 in grants from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. As part of the distribution, the foundation gave $165,000 to Feeding America to support child hunger programs. In addition, it awarded $50,000 matched by Food […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix At Summerhill Opens In Atlanta
Publix opened a new 48,000 square-foot store June 21 at 672 Hank Aaron Drive SE in the Summerhill community of Atlanta, Georgia. The store features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy with a drive-thru. “We are very excited for the opening […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic Raises $1.25M For Midwest Food Pantries
For the second consecutive year, the 2023 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give raised $1.25 million to help stock the shelves of 268 food pantries across the Midwest. Including this year’s event at Blythefield Country Club, which was won by Ireland’s Leona Maguire, the Meijer LPGA Classic has generated nearly $10 million for Simply Give. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Northeast Grocery Inc. Expands Instacart Partnership
Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, is expanding its partnership with Instacart. The two chains will use the Instacart Platform to introduce new e-commerce capabilities and launch a new retail media network using Instacart’s Carrot Ads. The solution will allow brands […]