Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is partnering with nine children’s hospitals across the Southeast to raise essential funds for pediatric care in recognition of National Cancer Research Month. Through May 17, customers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi are encouraged to support their local pediatric care facilities by rounding up their grocery bills while shopping […]
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Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Marketing News, Midwest
Kroger To Host Spring Hiring Event April 30 To Fill 23K Roles
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. will hold a spring hiring event April 30 – the grocer’s third nationwide hybrid hiring event. The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for 23,000 open roles across all departments, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, pharmacy and healthcare roles. The event will have virtual interviews and on-site interviews […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Enhances Education Assistance Program For Employees
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has expanded its education assistance programs, including tuition reimbursement for all part-time and full-time employees, an increase in tuition reimbursement and discounted degree programs at 15 education providers. After six months of continuous employment, part-time and full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement, which includes tuition, books and class-required fees […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Walmart Celebrates Opening Of Distribution Center In Ridgeville, SC
Walmart employees and managers joined local residents and elected officials April 22 for the grand opening of Walmart’s Import Distribution Center in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The event featured remarks from Gov. Henry McMaster and Mike Gray, SVP of supply chain operations for Walmart; as well as a congratulatory video from John Furner, president and CEO of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
The Giant Co. Partners With Airly Foods To Donate Food For Earth Day
Airly Foods and The Giant Co. are teaming up to help feed Philadelphians in celebration of Earth Day. On April 22, joined by Altoro Hall, the city’s director of manufacturing and advanced industries with the Department of Commerce, and State Rep. Joseph Hohenstein, the two companies provided donations and volunteered their time to help to one of the largest food […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Wakefern and ShopRite Employees Receive 2022 YWCA TWIN Award
Four employees in Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corporation’s corporate and retail organizations have been recognized as honorees of the 2022 YWCA Tribute to Women and Industry Awards. Honorees this year include Wakefern and ShopRite employees whose leadership and expertise have contributed to the success of the cooperative and its stores. The YWCA TWIN Awards recognizes the achievements […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Supply Chain News, West
Superior Grocers Expands Curbside Grocery Pickup Offerings
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers is expanding it curbside grocery pickup to offer more options to Southern California residents. After a successful pilot in select stores, the company’s curbside grocery pickup will be available at 20 select locations across Southern California. “Our curbside grocery pickup pilot was quickly embraced by our customers and demand for this […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
New Concept Store Leads Way To Future For The Fresh Market
Shoppers begin their experience of The Fresh Market before they reach the door, as the entrance is decorated with flowers and plants to match the season or an upcoming holiday. “We really want to set the tone when the guest comes out of their car – a kind of anticipation of what they’re going to […]