Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has announced its commitment to protect the health of essential pollinator populations for future generations. Southeastern Grocers’ investment in the health of pollinators includes working with and supporting supplier partners that avoid the use of particularly detrimental pesticides like neonicotinoids, glyphosate and organophosphates. It also includes: sourcing fresh produce and floral from […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Supermarkets Begins Tuition Reimbursement Program
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has begun a new tuition reimbursement program that will provide higher and continuing education funding to qualifying full- and part-time employees. The Groceries to Grads tuition reimbursement program will offer employees up to $5,250 in tuition funds annually. The funding can be used at any accredited college or university, with additional tuition […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Location In Bradenton, FL
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets opened a new location Aug. 18. at 13150 SR 64 East in Bradenton, Florida. The 48,387-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. The store will have an adjacent Publix Liquors location. “We are […]
Posted inMeijer, Deli News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Launches Crafted Market Heat-And-Eat Meals
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has launched its new line of restaurant-style, single-serve Crafted Market by Meijer heat-and-eat meals, available in the deli section of all stores. “We have a long history of centering convenience and quality in our deli experience for our customers, so expanding our ready-to-heat options just makes sense,” said Marlys Roberts, merchandising director of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Begins Program For National Nonprofit Day
Ontario, California-based The Cardenas Markets Foundation is celebrating National Nonprofit Day on Aug. 17 by launching the Cardenas CARES Community Giving Program. Upon checkout, customers will have the opportunity to donate $1, $3 or $5 to the foundation. Funds raised through the Cardenas CARES program will benefit nonprofits in its local communities. In addition, by requesting […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Promotes Gosch To CEO, Retail Operations
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has named Jeremy Gosch as CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s retail operations, as well as vice chairman of its board of directors. Gosch will lead alongside Aaron Wiese, who will also serve as CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s subsidiaries and supply chain, as well as vice chairman of the board of directors. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Adds Paramount+ Subscription For Members
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart will offer members a Paramount+ Essential subscription at no extra cost, beginning in September. The Paramount+ Essential Plan will give members access to Paramount+’s content, including original dramas, recent blockbuster films and live sports. The membership will remain $98 a year or $12.95 a month and include the Paramount+ Essential Plan subscription with an […]
Posted inBarons Market, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, West
Barons Market Renovates Flagship Store In Point Loma, CA
Barons Market has announced the full redesign and renovation of its first store at 4001 W. Point Loma Blvd. in San Diego, California. The community can explore the newly renovated store complete with a fresh salad bar, hot soup counter, olive bar, hot food bar and olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar. “Food brings people […]