From Nov. 20-26, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer will donate one meal to Simply Give food pantries for every purchase that includes a food item from select Meijer brands. “We’ve been a part of our customers’ Thanksgiving meal traditions since we first opened our doors in 1934, which is very meaningful to us,” said Rick Keyes, president and CEO. “Our […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Launches In-Store Fundraiser, Food Drive
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is running an in-store holiday fundraiser for its food bank partners through Dec. 31. This campaign is in addition to the company’s ongoing Bring Your Own Bag program, which donates five cents per shopping trip to local food bank partners when customers bring in reusable bags. Customers can contribute throughout the holidays in two […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Celebrates Store Grand Opening In Lutz, FL
Publix Super Markets opened a new store Nov. 17 at Livingston Marketplace in Lutz, Florida. The 46,791-square-foot store has departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a bakery, deli and pharmacy. The store features café seating and also has an adjacent Publix Liquors. “We are excited to bring […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Delay Of Dividend Payment
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced that the Washington State Court has postponed the date of the hearing regarding the temporary restraining order granted to Washington until Dec. 9. As a result of this postponement, the temporary restraining order granted by Washington on Nov. 3 remains in effect and restrains the company from paying the previously […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Store In Ogden, IA
Fareway Stores hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 15 for a store at 302 West Walnut St. in Ogden, Iowa. The store has Fastlanes, a self-service checkout option, and online ordering with curbside pickup available. Customers can save on their first online order by using the code, “OGDENFIVE,” to realize a $5 discount available through Dec. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Smart & Final Holds Pasta Donation Drive For Youth Hunger Relief
Los Angeles-based Smart & Final has launched its yearly campaign to raise funds for the 12th annual KFI PastaThon. The fundraising event, organized by KFI AM 640, supports Caterina’s Club, which provides more than 25,000 meals per week for families in need at 100 locations in 30 cities across Southern California. Caterina’s Club, led by Chef […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Donates $350K To Paralyzed Veterans Of America
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has donated $350,000 to Paralyzed Veterans of America, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders and diseases, like MS and ALS. Officials from Weis Markets presented the check to PVA on Nov. 14 at the company’s Enola, Pennsylvania, store. This donation was raised through a six-week in-store fundraising campaign […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Distribute 7K Turkeys, Meal Essentials
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers and its SEG Gives Foundation is donating more than 7,000 turkeys and meal essentials to Feeding America network food banks and military organizations. Leading up to the holiday, Southeastern Grocers is donating the frozen turkeys, as well as Thanksgiving side dishes during 13 food distribution events throughout the communities the grocer serves. […]