Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has begun its third annual “Weis 4 School” program, which is expected to generate $500,000 in donations for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade schools in its seven-state market area. “Our Weis 4 School program offers families a convenient way to support their local schools. More than 800 schools participated in last year’s program, […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Rouses Markets, Kellogg’s Co. Partner To Fund School Sports
Schriever, Louisiana-based Rouses Markets has teamed up with Kellogg’s Co. to give kids access to sporting activities. On Oct. 21, representatives from both companies – as well as Tony the Tiger! – presented a donation of $11,000 via education nonprofit DonorsChoose to help fund middle school sports in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi through Kellogg’s Frosted […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B’s Orsak Recognized For Raising $1M For MS Society
After more than a decade fundraising, H-E-B Chief Operating Officer Roxanne Orsak is the first person in South Texas to raise $1 million in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its mission to help create a world free of MS. To achieve the milestone, Orsak raised $150,000 for the Bike MS Valero Ride […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Donates $40K To Ochsner Cancer Institute
Winn-Dixie has presented $40,000 to the Ochsner Cancer Institute. Customers made donations at store locations throughout Louisiana to benefit crucial treatments offered by the healthcare institution. This contribution was made in support of the health system and its mission to provide personalized care and treatment for cancer patients in the Gulf Coast region. Winn-Dixie activated […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open Location In White Plains, NY
BJ’s Wholesale Club will open a new store Oct. 28 at 399 Tarrytown Road in White Plains, New York. It will be the company’s 232nd store in the U.S. “Our team can’t wait to open our doors on Friday and welcome both new and existing members into our brand-new club,” said Jorge Cedeno, club manager of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Offers Free Medicare Comparisons Through December
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle is providing free Medicare plan comparisons through Dec. 7 during its Annual Open Enrollment Period. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recommend all Medicare participants review their coverage each year to make sure their current plan is the best fit based on current health conditions, doctors and specialists who […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Begins Administering COVID-19 Boosters to 5-11 Age Group
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is administering updated COVID-19 boosters to patients ages 5-11 at the retailer’s pharmacies across the Midwest. The retailer took action following the CDC’s approval for pediatric boosters to help protect its local communities. “While life has returned to normal for many, it’s important to remain vigilant and continue to protect your […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Black Friday To Host Longer Events With Earlier Access
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has announced the return of its month-long savings event, “Black Friday Deals for Days.” Like the past two years, Walmart will offer Black Friday savings over three events throughout November and cap off a month of deals with Cyber Monday. The “Black Friday Deals for Days” events will begin online each Monday in […]