In support of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies will contribute new goals and initiatives designed to help break the cycle of hunger and empower nutrition and health through technology and information. “At Albertsons Companies, our purpose is to bring people together around the joys of food and to […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Supports Florida Hurricane Relief With $1M Donation
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $1 million to nonprofits, including the American Red Cross and United Way, supporting relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Ian. On Sept. 30, Publix is activating a company-wide donation campaign, allowing customers and employees to help those affected by the hurricane. Donations may be made in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Wakefern Announces Own Brand Supplier Summit Winners
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced the winners of its first Own Brands Supplier Innovation Summit. Held in July, the event provided an opportunity for private label manufacturers to present food and beverage products for potential inclusion in Wakefern’s private label lines, Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry. “We are incredibly proud of the teamwork […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Joins American Cancer Society For Campaign
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is joining the American Cancer Society’s movement to celebrate breast cancer survivors with a donation campaign. Throughout October, all stores will offer shoppers the option of donating $1, $3 or $5 at checkout or rounding up their total at self-checkout, with 100 percent of the donation going to the American […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Announces Intention To Acquire Fricks Market Stores
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets has announced its intent to acquire two Fricks Market stores, located at 401 Central Ave. in Union, Missouri, and 45 North Clark St. in Sullivan, Missouri. The Union store will remain open as Fricks Market through Oct. 23, when it will close for three days before reopening on Oct. 27 […]
Posted inSouthwest, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Whole Foods
Walmart Jumps Into Roblox With Virtual Universe
Bentonville, Arkansas-based is launching two new immersive experiences in the metaverse mega-platform, Roblox. Called Walmart Land and Walmart’s Universe of Play, the spaces offer interactive content and entertainment for customers, bringing to life the best of Walmart’s “aisles” in a virtual world. Walmart Land will bring fashion, style, beauty and entertainment items to the global […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Midwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open First Indiana Location
BJ’s Wholesale Club will open its first store in Indiana on Sept. 30. The opening of the store at 13210 Tegler Drive in Noblesville will bring the retailer’s number of U.S. locations to 231. The new club will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site and offer members low fuel prices, with the opportunity to earn extra savings through BJ’s […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Expands To Go Services At 24 Additional Stores
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has expanded its Food Lion To Go grocery pick up service to 24 more stores in North Carolina and Kentucky. The grocer is offering shoppers the first pickup for free. Customers can confirm availability and place orders through the Food Lion To Go website or the Food Lion To Go app. Shoppers can also […]