Mannan Supermarkets, in partnership with the Zara Charitable Foundation, has launched a new initiative to confront food insecurity among children in Queens County, New York. This comes on the heels of federal cuts to nutrition programs, mainly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. These programs are being […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Texas Grocer Introduces Visa Signature Credit Cards
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and Central Market have launched the H-E-B Visa Signature Credit Card and Central Market Visa Signature Credit Card, offering customers unlimited cash back on groceries and other purchases, flexible redemption options and additional cost-saving benefits. The credit cards can be used to receive the 5 percent cash back benefit on the purchase of eligible […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Harvest Market Launches Health Food Incentive
Harvest Market in Northern California has become the first grocery store in the country to offer healthy food incentives onto a customer’s EBT card. The California independent grocer began participating in this health food incentive rebate program March 7. The instant rebates are provided to participants in CalFresh (California’s federally funded food assistance benefits program, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market, Feeding America Partner For Tornado Relief Fundraiser
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is partnering with Feeding America to launch a fundraiser to support relief efforts in areas recently impacted by tornadoes. Through May 2, customers at The Fresh Market stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee will have the opportunity to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar or make a donation […]
Posted inH-E-B, C-Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Introduces ‘Fresh Bites’ Convenience Store
San Antonio-based H-E-B has introduced its rebranded H-E-B Fresh Bites convenience store, which will provide customers more fresh options, such as produce, prepared food and meal options. On April 13, the first H-E-B Fresh Bites opened adjacent to the H-E-B on Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Leander, Texas, which also features the company’s second True Texas […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s To Host ‘Spring For Meals’ Fourth Annual Food Drive
Through May 9, Reasor’s is hosting the fourth annual Spring for Meals fund and food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and its network, Grand Lake Community Ministry and the Tahlequah C.A.R.E. Food Pantry. All Reasor’s 17 stores will participate in the drive. Customers can purchase $15 bags of food in-store or online. […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Partners With Ancient Nutrition
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market has partnered with Ancient Nutrition’s R.A.N.C.H. Project. The R.A.N.C.H. (Regenerative, Agriculture, Nutrition, Climate and Health) Project operates regenerative organic certified farms in Tennessee and Missouri that use a holistic approach to grazing and livestock management. The goal is to rebuild top soil, increase carbon capture and grow food sustainably. As a specialty […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Debuts Renewable Natural Gas Engine Truck
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has debuted the first of five 15-liter compressed natural gas engine trucks that will be incorporated into its private fleet. The X15N engine is supplied by Cummins and fueled by Chevron with compressed natural gas linked to renewable natural gas. The truck is making its inaugural trip from Indiana to California, with pit […]