Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company and its dietitians are launching a virtual Summer Camp Series, where it will highlight recipes and meal ideas around specific topics. All classes are offered free and live via Zoom throughout June, July and August. “While food brings families together year-round, there is something special about time spent together in the summer – […]
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Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Begins Annual Summers Without Hunger Campaign
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has begun its third annual “Summers Without Hunger” campaign to address the need by helping provide meals to fight child hunger this summer. Nearly 22 million children count on school-provided meals but less than 17 percent have access to summer meal programs. Through June 28, people have the opportunity to make […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Reopens Store In West Hazleton, PA
Weis Markets reopened its West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, store May 26. The 65,000-square-foot store, located on Susquehanna Boulevard, was damaged in a fire in December 2021. The store has been restored and upgraded. Enhancements include a drive-thru pharmacy and a new market-style produce department. In addition, all checkout lanes are self-checkout or dual use, meaning they can be […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Hiring For New Location In Norwood, MA
Big Y Foods Inc. will open a hiring site to fill more than 100 part-time and full-time positions at its new location in Norwood, Massachusetts. The site will be a trailer at the Walpole Big Y, 1111 Providence Highway, Walpole, Massachusetts. The site will be open June 7 through July 2. “Big Y is the perfect […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast
Geissler’s To Begin Accepting Online SNAP Payments Through Rosie
East Windsor, Connecticut-based Geissler’s Supermarket has launched SNAP online payments with its e-commerce service powered by Rosie. Geissler’s customers in Connecticut and Massachusetts can use their SNAP EBT benefits to make purchases online for curbside pick-up and home delivery. This payment type increases access to fresh and local food for members of the community most in […]
Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s Appoints Jones To Board Of Directors
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has announced the appointment of Keri Jones, former CEO of Christopher & Banks, to its board of directors. Jones began her role on May 24. “As our organization continues to expand, we acknowledge Keri’s comprehensive and extensive retail experience and welcome her insight to our board,” said Chris Coborn, chairman […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Major Grocery Retailers Named On Axios-Harris Poll 100
Grocery stores are riding reputational highs two years after the start of COVID-19 – with regional chains in particular being recognized for weathering the supply-chain storm. At the same time, the pandemic-era halo many industries enjoyed are beginning to normalize. Those are among the insights of the Axios-Harris Poll 100, an annual ranking of the […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
Buc-ee’s To Host Groundbreaking Ceremony June 7 In Johnstown, CO
Buc-ee’s will break ground on a new travel center June 7 in Johnstown, Colorado. The start of construction will be dedicated with a ceremony attended by local leaders. Located at 5201 Nugget Road, this location will be the first travel center in Colorado. It will occupy 74,000 square feet and offer 116 fueling positions just outside its store […]