Pete’s Fresh Market has grown to 17 locations by integrating policy, practices, partnerships and technology. Much of their success comes from staying engaged with their customers, by hiring inside the community, to hosting events at the store locations. With this growth comes challenges, such as maintaining inventory and warehousing. LOC Software’s flexibility allows Pete’s to […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Walmart Health Expands To Florida With 5 New Health Centers
Walmart Health is expanding its health centers into Florida with new locations in Jacksonville, Middleburg, Poinciana/Kissimmee, Sanford and Wesley Chapel. “Two years after the launch of Walmart Health, we continue evolving and growing to make health care even more accessible to the communities we serve,” said Dr. David Carmouche, SVP of Omnichannel Care Offerings at […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Donates $100K To Food Pantry In Spring Hope, NC
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is donating $100,000 to A Touch of the Father’s Love Ministry and Food Pantry to help the Spring Hope, North Carolina-based organization purchase a new facility and support more people. “The services provided by A Touch of the Father’s Love are integral to our neighbors in Nash County, so […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y Announces Its February And March Company Promotions
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods Inc. has announced the following new appointments: Big Y Massachusetts locations Amherst Kayla N. Constantine, senior financial analyst, Big Y Store Support Center. Chicopee Christopher L. Eldredge, food service sales manager; Otilia N. Brown, store director; and Jennifer L. Devine, customer service manager. Easthampton Shawn E. Kirchner, store director; and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Walmart Names Rainey As New CFO And EVP
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Inc. has named John Rainey as the company’s next EVP and CFO. Rainey will assume the responsibilities of CFO on June 6. “John has a proven track record of leading change at scale in customer service organizations innovating in their fields,” said Doug McMillon, Walmart president and CEO. “I’m confident that John’s mix […]
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Publix Announces New Board Member, Scholarship At Annual Meeting
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix held its annual stockholders’ meeting April 12. During the meeting, Mark Irby, retired Publix VP of marketing, was elected to the company’s board of directors and the creation of two new scholarships for company employees was also announced. Irby began his Publix career in 1973 in the sign shop in Lakeland, Florida. After […]
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Publix Named On Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’ List
For the 25th consecutive year, Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. Publix is one of four companies to have made the list every year since its inception in 1998. “Our founder, George Jenkins, once said people are the key to Publix’s success,” said Todd Jones, Publix CEO. “He […]
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Fresh Shines After The Fresh Market Navigated Its Remodeling Process
The Fresh Market’s Jessi East had a unique role to play in the remodel of the company’s original location on Lawndale Drive into its new concept store. As store manager, she had to navigate the challenges of keeping the store open as construction was under way. Having started with The Fresh Market 15 years ago, […]