Vallarta Supermarkets will hold a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting Sept. 17 for a replacement store at 3443 Saviers Road in Oxnard, California. The first 300 customers will get a free reusable grocery bag filled with food, while five local schools and charities will receive a share of $5,000 in donations. There also will […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Partners In Caring Begins Annual Cheerios Contest
ShopRite Partners In Caring is kicking off its annual Cheerios Contest, a fundraiser that features stores across its six-state operating area vying to raise the most funds for local food banks through Oct. 4. The locations that collect the most money will have their associates’ photos featured on a special Cheerios cereal box in March. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Special Pricing, Donations
Winn-Dixie is celebrating its centennial anniversary in September with nostalgic pricing, special celebrations and a renewed commitment to fighting hunger through monetary donations. “Reaching 100 years is an extraordinary milestone that belongs to everyone who has been part of Winn-Dixie’s journey – our associates, our customers and the communities we call home,” said Anthony Hucker, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Remodels 33 Food Pantries For Hunger Action Month
As part of its annual Great Pantry Makeover initiative, Food Lion Feeds – Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform – is remodeling and restocking 33 food pantries to better serve their communities. The effort is held every September in recognition of Hunger Action Month, a time when Food Lion Feeds strengthens its partnership with Feeding America to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, IGA, National, News
IGA, Flipp Offer Tech Solutions To Support Independent Grocers
The Independent Grocers Alliance is partnering with Flipp, a merchandising and media platform that powers the digital shopping experiences for more than 1,600 retailers and brands, to give IGA’s 7,500 global independent grocers a competitive edge in today’s evolving shopper landscape. “This partnership brings together two organizations deeply committed to supporting local communities and empowering […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Celebrate Store Remodel In Centennial, CO
Natural Grocers will hold a remodel celebration Sept. 12 for its store at 6774 S University Blvd. in Centennial, Colorado. The upgrades to the Cherry Knolls store, which opened in 2010, will offer customers a brighter, more open atmosphere and a contemporary layout for a faster checkout experience. The location has been upgraded using sustainable […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast
Market 32/Price Chopper Raises $57K For Muscular Dystrophy Association
Market 32 and Price Chopper’s recent in-store round-up campaign raised $47,313 in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The total, which included an additional $10,000 from the grocer, was revealed during a check presentation at the Market 32 in Slingerlands, New York. Through the campaign, which ran from July 1-31, customers could round up […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Names 10 Finalists In Annual Quest For Texas Best Competition
H-E-B has named the 10 finalists in its 12th annual Quest for Texas Best competition, a search for the best products made in-state. The small businesses will compete for a share of $100,000 in cash prizes and the chance to have their products featured on H-E-B shelves across the state. Over the past few months, […]