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Whole Foods Market Names 2025 LEAP Participants

Whole Foods Market has named the participants for its latest cohort in the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP), celebrating brands selected for the program’s Early Growth track. Launched in 2022, LEAP highlights Whole Foods Market’s commitment to fostering mutually beneficial relationships with local and emerging brands through specialized, educational programming and individual mentorship. Participants […]

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The Fresh Market To Support Feeding America During Hunger Action Month

The Fresh Market is holding a donation checkout campaign for Feeding America during Hunger Action Month in September. Shoppers at the grocer’s 171 stores can round up their totals at the register to the nearest dollar or make donations of their choice. Every dollar donated helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America […]

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Whole Foods Opens New Market In McKinney, TX

On Aug. 27, Whole Foods Market opened a 47,918-square-foot store at 8701 W. University Drive in McKinney, Texas. The store’s product assortment features more than 600 items from Texas and neighboring states, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards.   “Our team is passionate about great food and great service, and this store brings an exciting […]

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Hy-Vee Named National Leader In Workplace Excellence, Veteran Support

Hy-Vee has garnered three national honors recognizing its strong workplace culture and support for veterans and working families. The Iowa-based grocery retailer received the Great Place To Work Certification and the 2025 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Patriot Employer Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Community Support and has been named a Best Place for Working […]

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The United Family Donates $500K To Help Texas Flood Victims

This summer, The United Family and Albertsons Companies’ sister stores joined forces to help flood victims in Kerr County and San Angelo, Texas. The Albertsons Companies Foundation donated $487,366 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, managed by Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the San Angelo Area Foundation. “Our fellow Texans who […]

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Publix Debuts New Supermarket In Raleigh, NC

Publix Super Markets has debuted a new store at 7330 Buffaloe Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. “Customers both old and new will enjoy the special features of this brand-new location, and we’re excited to provide our customers with the quality, convenience and service they know and love,” said Jared Glover, Publix’s media relations manager. To […]

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The United Family Donates $500K Through Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic

The United Family raised $500,000 for 24 nonprofits through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic (JPCC) golf tournament, which took place Aug. 24-25 in Lubbock, Texas. Since its inception in the early 1990s, the tournament has raised more than $7 million for groups across Texas and New Mexico. Before the annual dinner Aug. 25, checks […]