Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, chief marketing and communications officer for Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market, discussed the grocer’s point of view on regenerative agriculture and outlined its focus on caring for communities and the environment during Shoptalk 2022, held March 28 in Las Vegas, Nevada. During a fireside chat with Erin Hiatt, VP of corporate social responsibility […]
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Kroger Atlanta Division And Little Clinics Raise $12K For AHA Campaign
Kroger pharmacies and Little Clinics in the Atlanta Division raised more than $12,500 for the American Heart Association’s “Life is Why” campaign. Nationwide, Kroger pharmacies and Little Clinics raised $134,295 for the AHA. Two Kroger pharmacy locations in Georgia ranked in the top 10 Kroger locations nationwide raising funds for the campaign. The Kroger pharmacy […]
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Hy-Vee Announces Site Of First Store In Tennessee
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee, Inc. has released plans on its expansion into Tennessee and the location of its first store in the state. Hy-Vee has secured 17 acres at the corner of Buckner Lane and June Lake Boulevard, within the new June Lake gateway development in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Located in central Tennessee, the city […]
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Tops Celebrates 60th Anniversary With ‘Rip It And Bling’ Monopoly Game
Williamsville, New York-based Tops is celebrating its 60th anniversary with the return of its popular Rip It and Bling game. This year, customers have a chance to win the grand prize of $60,000, and 60 winners can win a one carat diamond or a year of free groceries. Customers can get Rip It and Bling tickets at any Tops […]
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Meijer Seeks Volunteers For LPGA Classic Summer Event
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer and its LPGA Classic tour are looking for more than 1,000 volunteers to support what has become a premier event on the LPGA Tour. The event will return June 13-19 at Blythefield Country Club to a full-scale volunteer program while also maintaining the reduced volunteer fee of $30 that was introduced last year. “We’re looking forward to bringing […]
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Kroger Releases Statement On Nomination Of Director Candidates
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Company says billionaire investor Carl Icahn has submitted an intent to nominate two director candidates – Alexis C. Fox and Margarita Paláu-Hernández – to stand for election to its board of directors at the company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The date for the annual meeting has not been announced. Kroger […]
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Albertsons Cos. Expands Affordable Access To Fresh Foods, OTC Meds
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies says that customers can now use supplemental benefits to purchase OTC medications and fresh produce in the company’s stores. The new program provides access to customers using pre-paid cards funded by Medicare Advantage plans, employer incentives, healthcare providers or local governments. “We are committed to offering solutions that deliver access to […]
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Kroger Breaks Ground On New Location In Marietta, GA
Kroger hosted a groundbreaking celebration March 29 for its newest store at 1310 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta. “We are excited to break ground on this new store and would like to thank the Cobb County Board of Commissioners and the Powers Ferry Corridor Alliance for their ongoing support,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s […]