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 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 […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest

Whole Foods Market Forecasts 2023 Top 10 Food Trends

Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council unveiled its top 10 anticipated food trends for 2023 in the retailer’s eighth-annual trends predictions. Each year, the council – a collective of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members, including local foragers, regional and global buyers and culinary experts – compiles trend predictions based on decades of experience and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Sends Deliveries To Hard-Hit Southwest Florida

Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds has sent two semi-trailers full of essentials from South Carolina to Florida, supporting residents recovering from Hurricane Ian. The delivery will benefit Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, the largest hunger-relief network in Southwest Florida, which serves the communities most impacted by Hurricane Ian. The delivery includes pallets […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Nonfood Items, Northeast

Tops To Participate In National Drug Take Back Day

On Oct. 29, Williamsville, New York-based Tops will participate in the 22nd Annual National Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Tops is reminding the community that all 50 of its pharmacy locations are approved drop-off locations for prescription drugs. Working alongside the Department of Environmental Conservation, shoppers will find designated disposal […]