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Schnucks And Partners Encourage Mammograms

African-American women have a 41 percent greater chance of dying from breast cancer than white women, although white women have a higher incidence of the disease, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information.  To address this disparity, Schnuck Markets Inc. is teaming with the Pink Ribbon Girls of St. Louis and Urban League of […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Weis Markets And PVA Launch Campaign To Support America’s Heroes

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched a six-week campaign in support of Paralyzed Veterans of America’s – a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders and diseases, such as MS and ALS. Centered around celebrating PVA’s 75th anniversary, the campaign encourages the public to join the mission and help create a […]

Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Oak Hill Location To Open Oct. 27 As Replacement Store

H-E-B’s new store in southwest Austin, Texas, built to replace a location less than two miles away in the Oak Hill community, is scheduled to open Oct. 27. At 90,000 square feet, the U.S. Highway 290 location will feature an expansive product assortment and several services for customers. “We are excited to answer the call […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, National

Kroger Delivery Expanding Through New Fulfillment Centers

The Kroger Co. will offer more customers Kroger Delivery through the addition of new fulfillment centers powered by the Ocado Group, combining vertical integration, machine learning and robotics to provide an affordable and fast fresh food delivery service. “Kroger Delivery is a thriving part of our dynamic ecosystem and is transforming grocery e-commerce and meeting a range […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Tennessee State University, Kroger Expand On-campus Tiger Food Pantry

Tennessee State University and Kroger celebrated the grand opening of the newly expanded and relocated Tiger Food Pantry on Oct. 7.  The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place outside Wilson Hall on the campus of TSU.  The new pantry is the result of a partnership between Kroger and TSU to help continue to address food insecurity on […]

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Longtime Grocer/Owner Adjusts To New Markets

Uptown Grocery banners arrive in OKC by Eric Pereira / content creator  This year, Ray Pruett, owner of Pruett’s Foods, acquired two Buy For Less locations to open his new Uptown Grocery banners in Oklahoma City.  He is a third-generation owner and his children work in the business as well. Pruett operates his stores mainly in […]

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General Mills And Meijer Bring The Tailgate Home

Minneapolis, Minnesota-based General Mills is introducing a new way to be part of a tailgate with the launch of the first virtual “homegate” through its Tailgate Nation program. The new experience, created in partnership with Michigan-based retailer Meijer, brings the gameday excitement straight to fans at home. College football and food enthusiasts can engage in […]

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Hy-Vee Offers Rapid PCR COVID-19 Testing At Five Pharmacy Locations

West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. is offering rapid PCR COVID-19 testing at five of its pharmacy locations in the Des Moines metro area. Testing will take place via an outdoor, drive-thru testing process. Patients can receive same-day test results in as few as 30 minutes (up to one day) after completing the test. The […]