Beginning Oct. 3, select St. Louis-based Schnucks stores will offer employees a flex assignment option, allowing people to optimize their work schedules by selecting shifts and store locations that best fit their personal schedules. “At Schnucks, a primary goal is to position our employees for success, and we are excited to offer this new opportunity […]
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Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Marks Anniversary Of Zero Hunger, Zero Waste Plan
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. celebrated the five-year anniversary of its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social and environmental impact plan. Launched in 2017, the program remains the centerpiece of the company’s environmental, social and governance strategy. It is widely recognized as an industry-leading platform for collective action and systems change. “As America’s largest grocer, Kroger […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Hy-Vee Sends Disaster Fleet To Florida For Hurricane Relief
Hy-Vee has deployed its Disaster Relief Fleet to locations in Florida impacted by Hurricane Ian. Two caravans will be departing. The first caravan of Hy-Vee employees departed the morning of Sept. 30 from the Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary, located at 4150 SE Delaware in Ankeny, Iowa, in several of the company’s response vehicles. The first group […]
Posted inC-Store News, Association News, National
NACS: Gas Prices Affect Consumer Driving Patterns
Nearly half of Americans say they are driving less than they did before the pandemic hit in early 2020, and they cite gas prices as the main reason why, according to a new national consumer survey released by the National Association of Convenience Stores. Three in five drivers say gas prices are the main reason […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
United Supermarkets Donates $100K To Wallace Theater
On Sept. 29, United Supermarkets presented The Wallace Theater with a check for $100,000 to help complete the renovation and restoration of the nearly century-old building. Since 1928, The Wallace Theater has been a cornerstone of Downtown Levelland, Texas, and has been revived to serve as a hub for community events, entertainment and the arts […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, West
Stater Bros. Markets Promotes McNiff To COO
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has promoted Greg McNiff to chief operating officer, effective immediately. In this position, he will lead the company’s marketing, retail and distribution departments and report to CEO Pete Van Helden. In addition to his new role as COO, McNiff will remain as the company’s president and continue to serve […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Walmart Opens Next Generation Fulfillment Center In Joliet, IL
On Sept. 29, leaders from Walmart, government officials and community members celebrated the grand opening of its 1,100,00-square-foot next generation fulfillment center at 3501 S. Brandon Rd. in Joliet, Illinois. Walmart’s fulfillment center stores millions of items that are picked, packed and shipped to customers. The facility also fulfills marketplace items shipped by Walmart Fulfillment Services, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Offers Mammograms For Awareness Month
Sylmar, California-based Vallarta Supermarkets has partnered with Los Altos Foods to encourage people to screen regularly for breast cancer detection by offering free mammograms at select stores during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The mammograms will be administered by Alinea Medical Imaging in mobile locations with accessible educational information. “We’re thrilled to partner with Los […]