ShopRite and its foundation, ShopRite Partners In Caring, held a fundraising campaign in September in recognition of National Hunger Action Month. The effort is designed to raise awareness around the issue of food insecurity and inspire action within local communities throughout the entire year. Approximately 200 ShopRite stores in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, […]
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Posted inC-Store News, Midwest
Wawa Shares Plans For First 60 Stores In Ohio, Indiana
Wawa has shared its plans to open about 60 locations each in Ohio and Indiana over the next eight to 10 years. The news was announced during its Community Partnership Day Tour held Sept. 26-28, where the c-store chain also detailed its expansion into neighboring Kentucky. Wawa has more than 16 sites under contract across […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Superior Grocers Tees Up Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Superior Grocers held its annual foundation golf tournament Sept. 23 at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert, California, marking a milestone with $3.5 million in donations since its inception in 1998. The Superior Foundation, alongside its vendor partners, raised more than $400,000 during this year’s tournament. The funds will help support vital initiatives in education, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Save A Lot Celebrates Store Remodels In South Carolina
Save A Lot recently completed store remodels at two South Carolina locations – 917 E. Main St. in Laurens and 410 E N Duncan Bypass in Union. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 4, Dwyane Goodwin, store owner and operator in Laurens, along with the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce, will hold a ribbon cutting […]
Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s To Reopen Tadych’s Marketplace In Marquette, MI
Coborn’s Inc. will hold a grand reopening Oct. 5 for Tadych’s Marketplace that recently underwent a significant renovation in Marquette, Michigan. Located at 1401 O’Dovero Drive, the store now features a larger product selection and new look that includes updated flooring, decor and bathrooms. Energy-efficient lighting has been installed and the front end was upgraded […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Rolls Out Fall-Inspired ‘Own Brand’ Products
Southeastern Grocers Inc. has introduced fall-themed Own Brand products into premium ice cream flavors and fresh bakery items. The limited-edition items include a Prestige Pumpkin Spice Latte ice cream and a Prestige Sack ‘Em Sundae ice cream. “We’ve put a lot of thought and effort into the creation of these items to ensure they capture […]
Posted inC-Store News, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods
Wawa Announces Expansion Into Kentucky
During a two-stop Community Partnership Day visit to Kentucky on Sept. 26, Wawa announced its plans to open about 40 stores across the commonwealth over the next eight to 10 years, with the first groundbreakings set for mid-2024. To date, Wawa has more than 15 sites under contract across Boone, Bullitt, Fayette, Hardin, Jefferson, Jessamine, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Smart & Final, West
Smart & Final President Scott Drew Announces Retirement
Chedraui USA, the fourth largest grocery retailer in California and parent company of El Super, Smart & Final and Fiesta Mart stores, has announced that Smart & Final President Scott Drew will retire, effective Sept. 29. Drew began his career in the industry more than four decades ago as a grocery clerk. He joined Smart […]