Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire 40 Pilot convenience stores from Pilot Corp. in an all-cash transaction for $220 million. The 40 Pilot stores will extend Casey’s presence in Tennessee and Kentucky with well-established locations primarily in the Knoxville, Tennessee, market. “These stores have a track record of strong performance […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dollar General To Expand To Idaho, Its 47th State, In 2022
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General will be expanding into Idaho, increasing the retailer’s presence into its 47th state. Construction is underway on N. Old Highway 95 in Athol (Kootenai County) for the store, which is currently scheduled to open by spring 2022. “Dollar General is committed to helping customers save time and money on everyday essentials, and […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
James Avery Artisan Jewelry Opening Second Location In H-E-B
James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a Kerrville, Texas-based and family-owned jewelry retailer, is opening its new store on Sept. 29 in the Portland H-E-B. The 352-square-foot space is located at 1600 Wildcat Drive. The new location will offer classic designs as well as new releases and services, including charm soldering and jewelry cleaning. “We’re excited to […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix To Provide Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses In Florida
Eligible individuals may receive their Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose at Florida in-store Publix pharmacies in Brevard, Duval, Orange and Polk counties. As of Sept. 25, all Florida in-store Publix Pharmacy locations are offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Booster doses will be provided on a walk-in basis as vaccine becomes available at each store; however, appointments […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
New Seasons Market, New Leaf Community Markets Begin Pay Increases
West Coast neighborhood grocers New Seasons Market and New Leaf Community Markets, independent operators within the Good Food Holdings family of brands, have announced a starting wage increase to $16.25 per hour for staff across Oregon, Washington and California, effective Oct. 6. In addition to higher starting pay, the grocers will adjust wage scales in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks To Give Bonus To Store, Facility Teammates
To show appreciation to teammates for their continued service to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks is awarding eligible store and facility teammates a performance and retention bonus. Teammates who qualify could receive up to $600 in a one-time bonus in January. The performance and retention bonus will be based on hours […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Includesign Wins Future Of Grocery Retail Pitch Competition
ADUSA Supply Chain, along with other Ahold Delhaize USA companies, Retail Business Services and Peapod Digital Labs, and Venture Café Cambridge, named Includesign the winner of the 2021 Seed Live. The pitch competition was part of a culminating event for the 2021 Seed Immersion program. Includesign is a product design firm dedicated to creating products […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Remote Controlled Robotic Carts To Deliver Groceries From ShopRite
The future has arrived at the ShopRite stores in Yardley and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where customers can be the first to take advantage of battery-powered delivery robots for same day home grocery delivery. The remote controlled, robotic carts are making their northeast debut at the two stores and are designed to meet growing consumer demand for […]