The Kroger Co. recently hosted an employee celebration and ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of its new facilities in San Antonio, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Serving as a last-mile cross-dock location, the locations will operate as an extension of the regional fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas, offering Kroger Delivery services to more Texas […]
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Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Offers Grocery Discount For Veterans Day
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion will offer a 10 percent discount on Nov. 11 to all active-duty military and veterans to show appreciation for those who are serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. “During this annual federal holiday, we extend this savings to our active-duty military and veterans as a way to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co. To Host Veteran Career Expo Event, Nov. 10
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced a virtual veteran and military family career expo event scheduled for Nov. 10. “Kroger is immensely grateful for our nation’s veterans, service members and military families, and we continue to honor our heroes by offering a meaningful career for those who have served, including military families and beyond,” said Tim […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Prepares For Thanksgiving, Black Friday
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is preparing for the Thanksgiving and Black Friday with new food options and coupons. The food retailer is offering recipes and several heat-and-eat meals for Thanksgiving. The meals will come in free reusable thermal boxes and can be ordered in advance in the retailer’s stores for pickup through Nov. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Donates $366K To American Cancer Society Campaign
Jacksonville, Florida-based Winn-Dixie has donated $366,000 to the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” campaign to raise funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. This donation was possible through contributions from customers and employees during the grocer’s community donation program held in stores throughout Alabama, Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle, as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Midwest, Whole Foods
Homeland Grocery Stores Names Criscione As President, CEO
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners. “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Merger Restraint
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the attorney general of Washington has been granted a temporary restraining order by a commissioner assistant to the judge. The TRO restrains the company from paying the previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend, scheduled to be paid on Nov. 7. The order enables the court to consider […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Named Forbes’ Best In State For Fourth Year
For the fourth year in a row, Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has been named a Forbes’ “Best-In-State Employer” for 2022. Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State companies have been identified across all industries based upon an independent, anonymous survey of workers who recommend their employers for the award. According to Forbes, employees are asked to rate their willingness […]