Earth Fare, a specialty organic and natural foods grocery chain, will open a new store in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, this winter. The 23,500-s.f. store will be part of The Green at Lakewood Ranch, a 525,000-s.f. mixed-use project located within the Collaboration Opportunities for Research and Exploration (CORE) project in Lakewood Ranch. Developed by Tavistock Development […]
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Smart & Final Sponsoring Clippers Foundation’s Thanksgiving Event
The L.A. Clippers will host the 29th Annual “Teamwork at the Table” Thanksgiving event on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the St. Joseph Center, a nonprofit social service agency in Venice, California, that helps more than 6,500 individuals annually. Smart & Final, the official grocery and warehouse store of the Clippers and corporate sponsor of the […]
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Kroger Collaborating With Google Cloud To Accelerate Digital Initiatives
The Kroger Co. is expanding its cloud computing portfolio with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). “The adoption of Google Cloud Platform signals our commitment to positioning Kroger as an industry leader for digital programs such as ship-to-home and home delivery,” said Chris Hjelm, Kroger’s chief information officer. “Kroger Technology has been working to accelerate our ability […]
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Bashas’ Unveils Newly Remodeled Navajo Nation Grocery Store
Bashas’ Diné Market opened the doors this week to its newly remodeled store in Window Rock, Arizona, with a store blessing, remarks from Navajo Nation VP Jonathan Nez, and a performance from Roxyanne Harvey, a traditional Navajo singer. “From the moment shoppers step through the doors, they are welcomed by the new look and feel […]
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Publix Adding 40,000 S.F. To Its Atlanta Dairy Plant
Southeast regional grocer Publix Super Markets plans to expand its Atlanta, Georgia, dairy plant located in Gwinnett County, part of Metro Atlanta, by 40,000 s.f., bringing the total square footage of the facility to approximately 240,000. Located at 445 Hurricane Trail in Dacula, the plant expansion will bring a projected 44 new jobs, along with […]
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Harveys Supermarket Debuts Three New Locations In West Florida
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, celebrated the opening of three new Harveys stores in West Florida yesterday. The grocer opened a second store in Tampa (7851 Palm River Road) and expanded into Lakeland with two new locations (2630 U.S. Highway 92 and 1305 Ariana St. W.). […]
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Lowe’s Market Named 2017 Texas Large Family Business Of The Year
The Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation of Baylor University revealed the winners of the annual Texas Family Business of the Year awards at a banquet held on campus earlier this month. Littlefield, Texas-based Lowe’s Market was honored as the 2017 Texas Large Family Business of the Year. The award was presented to […]
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SpartanNash To Honor Armed Forces With Discounts, In-Store Events
SpartanNash will honor current and veteran members of the Armed Forces this Veterans Day by offering an 11 percent discount on all eligible products at its 145 corporate-owned retail stores in nine states. All active duty, Reserve, National Guard and veterans who present proper identification at any SpartanNash corporate-owned store on Nov. 11 will receive […]
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Southeastern Grocers Honors Vets, Military With ‘All For Honor’ Campaign
In celebration of U.S. veterans, Southeastern Grocers (SEG), parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, will honor active military and veterans with a 10 percent discount on qualifying grocery purchases this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The grocer also has partnered with its collegiate partners and the United Service Organizations (USO) […]
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AFMA Honors Excellence In Leadership Award Recipients
The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA) hosted its annual Excellence in Leadership Awards Banquet honoring Steve McKinney, president of Fry’s Food Stores, Retailer of the Year; Karen Cox, division VP Southern Arizona and New Mexico of Swire Coca-Cola, Supplier of the Year; and Tom Shope, owner of Shope’s IGA, who was inducted into the Arizona […]
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Hy-Vee Recognizes November As National Diabetes Awareness Month
Hy-Vee Inc. is recognizing November as National Diabetes Awareness Month and says it is proud to continue its focus on health and wellness through diabetes education and lifestyle management programs across its eight-state region. Hy-Vee’s newest offering is the recently launched “Begin for Diabetes” lifestyle management program. Hy-Vee also offers the “Begin” and “Begin 4 […]
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AGA Honors Retailer, Wholesaler And Vendor Of The Year At Luncheon
The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) held its annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on Nov. 2, honoring its Retailer, Wholesaler and Vendor of the Year award winners. Speakers included Speaker of the Alabama House, Mac McCutcheon, President Pro Tempore of the Senate Del Marsh and motivational speaker Jeremiah Castille. More than 150 people attended the event […]
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New Wegmans Store In Medford Opened To Sunrise Crowds On Sunday
Armed with an extra hour of sleep due to the end of Daylight Saving Time early Sunday morning, Wegmans customers eagerly stood outside in line prior to the official 7 a.m. opening time of the new store at 3850 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford, Massachusetts. Sunday could not come soon enough for Store Manager Kevin Russell, […]
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Letting The Food Speak For Itself: Bristol Farms’ New-Concept Mulholland Store
Bristol Farms’ new prototype store will open Nov. 11. The 25,000-s.f. store on Mulholland Drive in Woodland Hills, California, located in a space formerly owned by Haggen, is the first major design departure for Bristol Farms in its 35-year history and is “a store that we’ve been dreaming up for a decade,” Kacie Davis, owner […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Increases Net Sales By 16 Percent In 3Q
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has released its results for the 13-week third quarter ended Oct. 1, reporting significant sales growth. Net sales for the third quarter of 2017 were $1.2 billion, a 16 percent increase compared to the same period in 2016. Net sales growth was driven by a 4.6 percent increase in comparable store […]
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Target Investing In Store Technology To Improve Customer Experience
In an effort to improve shopper experience, Target has made what it calls a host of technology enhancements to its stores nationwide. “We’re using cutting-edge technology to make it easier, faster and more convenient for guests to shop Target stores,” said Mike McNamara, Target’s chief information and digital officer. “Technology is increasingly vital to make sure […]
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Sprouts Offering Better-For-You Holiday Meals, ‘Grab ‘N Give’ Donations
Sprouts Farmers Market hopes to be the “grocery go-to for consumers planning a delicious and fresh holiday meal.” The specialty retailer is offering hundreds of organic, natural, gluten-free, vegan and plant-based ingredients for holiday entertaining, as well as fully prepared meals and catering trays. It also is looking to make giving back easier for shoppers […]
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Natural Grocers Partners With Denver Dealership For ‘Big Win’ Promotion
Colorado-based Natural Grocers and John Elway Dealerships are teaming up to bring a new promotion to Denver. The “Big Game! Big Win! Promotion” kicked off on Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31. Participants can enter to win up to a three-year lease on a brand new Cadillac ATS, Jeep Renegade or Chevy Volt by going to one of […]
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Bob Mariano Joins Gelson’s Board Of Directors
Supermarket executive Bob Mariano has joined the board of directors of Southern California supermarket chain Gelson’s Markets. “Bob Mariano is a legend in the supermarket industry, especially in the Midwest where he has made an indelible impact with the chain of stores that carry his name. We are thrilled he has agreed to join our board of directors, bringing […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Campaign Raises $203K For Mexico, Puerto Rico
Responding to natural disasters that devastated Mexico and Puerto Rico, Vallarta Supermarkets raised a total of $202,939 during a recent customer outreach campaign to benefit the many people who were impacted or displaced. Vallarta Supermarkets initiated the campaign with a donation of $25,000 by The Gonzalez Family Foundation. The entire amount raised by Vallarta Supermarkets and […]