Posted inSustainability News, Independent Store News, Northeast

Weis Markets Issues 2021 Sustainability Report

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has announced its continued progress toward reducing the company’s overall environmental impact.  The company’s progress is reported in the new 2021 Weis By Nature Sustainability Report, which details Weis Markets’ efforts to conserve resources, embrace green design and exemplify social responsibility. The company has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent since […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open New Concept Store May 6 In Warwick, RI

BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the opening of a BJ’s Market, a new concept club in Warwick, Rhode Island. Located at 375 East Ave., BJ’s Market is 43,000 square feet, about half the size of a full-sized BJ’s club. BJ’s Market will feature top-selling fresh foods, produce, sundries and seasonal products for members of BJ’s […]

Posted inBeverage News, C-Store News, Southwest

7-Eleven Introduces Springtime Beverage Lineup With Slurpees, Coffee

Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven is releasing new Slurpee flavors and new coffee additions for spring. From floral coffee drinks to fruit flavored Slurpee drinks, the company believes that these innovations are the great options for consumers to enjoy on a warm spring day. These beverages are available for a limited time at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes stores.  A […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest

United Supermarkets Announces New Location In Wichita Falls, TX

United Supermarkets, joined by city officials and other community representatives, announced a new store in Wichita Falls, Texas. Joining two other United Supermarkets and a Market Street, this will be the fourth United Family store in the city. Located at 2720 Southwest Parkway, the United Supermarkets store will feature a full-service pharmacy with everything from […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast

Tops Promotes Payne To VP Of Marketing And Promotional Strategy

Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, has promoted Aaron Payne to the role of VP of marketing and promotional strategy as part of the Shared Services Center. The SSC supports both Tops Friendly Markets and Price Chopper/Market 32, which formally merged fall 2021. In this role, Payne will lead a team […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Launches Donation Fund For Children’s Hospitals

Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is partnering with nine children’s hospitals across the Southeast to raise essential funds for pediatric care in recognition of National Cancer Research Month. Through May 17, customers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi are encouraged to support their local pediatric care facilities by rounding up their grocery bills while shopping […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Marketing News, Midwest

Kroger To Host Spring Hiring Event April 30 To Fill 23K Roles

Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. will hold a spring hiring event April 30 – the grocer’s third nationwide hybrid hiring event. The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for 23,000 open roles across all departments, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, pharmacy and healthcare roles. The event will have virtual interviews and on-site interviews […]