H-E-B will support its Texas community with a donation campaign through in-store and online grocery orders. On May 24, a shooter descended upon an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, taking more than 20 lives. As a member of the community, H-E-B stated that it is committed to support its partners and neighbors who have been […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Tops Promotes Grimes To Store Manager
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, has promoted Ken Grimes to store manager at its location in Canton, Pennsylvania. Grimes was formerly the assistant store manager of the Tops in Big Flats, New York. He started his career in the grocery business in 1990 and has held several positions over the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Hosts 100th Birthday Celebration For Tuskegee Airman
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop held a 100th birthday celebration May 19 for Sgt. Victor W. Butler, who is believed to be the last living Tuskegee Airman in Rhode Island. The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of Black military pilots who made history fighting in World War II, leading the way in desegregating the U.S. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Announces Plans To Open Galion Liquor Agency
Galion, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods plans to open the Galion Liquor Agency in late spring. The agency will be located in the Galion West Shopping Plaza, one door down from a Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store. “We appreciate the opportunity to continue our investment in Galion and the surrounding communities and look forward to bringing […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Donates $395K To Children’s Hospitals
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has donated $395,000 to nine children’s hospitals across the Southeast. In recognition of National Cancer Research Month, Southeastern Grocers’ customers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi rounded up their grocery bills to support young patients and their families during their trying times. The funds will be used to benefit local […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart To Host A Weekend Savings Event For Walmart+ Members
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has announced the Walmart+ Weekend, an online savings event exclusively for Walmart+ members that stretches over three days online from June 2-5. Walmart+ members will have access to large discounts on thousands of summer items, from a Shark vacuum, a Minnie Mouse playhouse to a Samsung Galaxy S7. Members will also have […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Named To America’s Best Retailers List By Newsweek
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Best Retailers list, ranked No. 2 in the supermarkets category. “We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a pleasurable shopping experience — from knowledgeable, friendly associates and quality products to a convenient and clean shopping environment,” said Maria Brous, Publix director of communications. “Being […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops, National Compassion Fund Partner For Buffalo 5/14 Survivors Fund
In partnership with Tops, the National Compassion Fund has established the Buffalo, New York 5/14 Survivors Fund to provide direct financial assistance to the survivors of the deceased. Tops has seeded it with $500,000. On May 14, 2022, the Buffalo community suffered when a gunman opened fire at the Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue, […]