Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast

The Giant Co. Announces Leadership Transitions

Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. and its parent company, Ahold Delhaize USA, have announced that Nicholas Bertram, brand president, will leave the organization on Aug. 31 to pursue new opportunities. After he leaves, John Ruane will become interim president. “We have been fortunate to have Nick lead The Giant Company during his nine-year tenure,” said […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Awards $70K In Employee Scholarships

Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is awarding $70,000 in college scholarships to 28 employees to help fund their future education. The Southeastern Grocers scholarship program has provided more than $125,000 in scholarships since its founding in 2020. Each academic school year, interested employees with at least six months of tenure can apply for the program after […]

Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West

Raley’s Reopens Bel Air Location With New Offerings

Raley’s has reopened its store in Bel Air, California, with a grand opening celebration Aug. 19 that included community leaders and customers. The Raley’s offers a variety of natural and organic products across all departments, as well as local staples at affordable prices. The kitchen offers a selection of grab-and-go prepared foods, chef-crafted sandwiches, dim sum and noodle […]

Posted inC-Store News, Southwest

Yesway Debuts Concept Store In Lubbock, TX

Yesway has opened a new concept store, Allsup’s Express, Aug. 16 at 1111 University Ave., adjacent to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The Allsup’s Express store, a 3,000-square-foot bodega-style store, is focused on serving the university community with an assortment of merchandise offerings tailored to meet student needs, including food, beverages and everyday products.  The express store will […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, West

Vallarta Supermarkets Awards $253K In Employee Scholarships

Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarket chains in California, and The Gonzalez Family Foundation have awarded several employees and their dependents $253,000 in scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year. “Investing in the future educational success of our employees and their families is important to Vallarta. We believe education is key and are extremely proud […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Raises Funds To Support March Of Dimes

Arlington, Virginia-based March of Dimes has partnered with Publix to raise more than $6.1 million during its annual point of sale campaign to support the nonprofit. With this donation, the grocer remains March of Dimes’ top corporate sponsor for the seventh consecutive year and brings the grocer’s contribution to the organization to more than $95 million over the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest

Hy-Vee Pharmacy To Offer Flu Shots Without Appointment

West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has announced that the flu vaccine is available inside its more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations, with no appointment or prescription necessary. For the third consecutive year, drive-thru flu clinics will be offered outside of many Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations between Sept. 6-Oct. 27. Hy-Vee pharmacists conduct a screening process prior to vaccination […]