Downers Grove, Illinois-based Fresh Thyme Market is celebrating its grand re-opening at at 2470 Burton St. SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The remodeled store features more than 4,000 new items storewide, including hundreds of new beer, wine and liquor products featuring local Michigan and Grand Rapid breweries and distilleries, more sushi offerings, abundant fresh flowers and a […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway To Purchase Brick Street Market In Bondurant, IA
Fareway Stores has agreed to purchase the existing Brick Street Market and Café at 114 Brick St. SE in Bondurant, Iowa. The 20,000-square-foot store opened in 2014 and Fareway plans to finalize the purchase and transition in early 2023. “We are excited to expand Fareway Meat & Grocery into Bondurant,” said Reynolds W. Cramer, CEO. “We […]
Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Begins ‘Local Produce For Locals In Need’ Program
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has begun its annual “Local Produce for Locals in Need” program, donating locally grown, fresh vegetables to help combat summer hunger in children and families throughout August. Through this program, communities in need will have access to fresh, local produce like eggplant, corn, cabbage, peppers and cucumbers as Stop & Shop […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Parker’s Convenience Stores Appoints New VP Of Operations
St. Simons Island, Georgia-based Parker’s Convenience Stores has appointed Liz Howard as its VP of operations. Howard will replace Chuck King in the position, who is retiring after more than 20 years of service to the company. “Liz has been a stellar employee and store manager, and she will serve us well in her new […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Celebrates Store Opening In Jacksonville, FL
Publix Super Markets is celebrating the opening of a new store at Shoppes at East San Marco in Jacksonville, Florida. The 39,209-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full bakery, deli and pharmacy. The store is multi-level with a Publix Liquors and parking […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Host Dietitian Events For Back-To-School Season
During August, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee dietitians will host a series of programs and workshops focused on helping kids and families prepare for the upcoming school year. Free Kids in the Hy-Vee Kitchen (Virtual) – Each month, the Hy-Vee dietitian team hosts free virtual cooking classes. The goal is to help kids become comfortable and confident […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Walmart To Open Consolidation Center In Lebanon, PA
Walmart has announced its plans to open a high-tech consolidation center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The 400,000-square-foot facility, located at 1625 Heilmandale Road, will bring 1,000 additional jobs to the area, 500 of which were hired in advance. Once implemented, the facility’s automated technology can enable three times more volume to flow throughout the center and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Launches School Donation Program
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has begun a community donation program to benefit more than 420 public schools throughout the Southeast. The three-week program continues the grocer’s commitment to support creative, inclusive environments for students to grow and thrive during the new school year. Through Aug. 30, customers are invited to support their local schools by rounding […]