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BJ’s Launches Exclusive Line Of Wellsley Farms Premium Spirits

BJ’s Wholesale Club, a Westborough, Massachusetts-based operator of membership warehouse clubs in the eastern United States, launched a premium spirits collection from the retailer’s exclusive brand, Wellsley Farms. Members can find the new spirits, which include vodka, Canadian Whisky and Irish Whiskey, in select BJ’s clubs now, just in time for holiday entertaining. The new collection […]

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Lidl Opens Its First Two Stores On Long Island, New York

On Dec. 11, Lidl opened its first two stores on Long Island, New York. The West Babylon store is located at 725 Sunrise Highway; the Center Moriches store is at 821 Montauk Highway. ShopOne Centers REIT Inc. an owner, operator and manager of grocery-anchored shopping centers, is owner of the Hubbards Commons shopping center in West […]

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Spinx Opens New Store In Summerville, South Carolina

The Spinx Co., the Greenville, South Carolina-based fuel and convenience retail company with 82 stores and 50 car washes in the state, opened Spinx store No. 378 in Summerville on Dec. 12. Located at 930 West 5th North Street, the new location features a full-service kitchen and a Ride ‘N Shine Tunnel Wash, which is […]

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7-Eleven, Stripes First To Offer Jarritos As A Fountain Drink

In an exclusive deal announced Dec. 13, 7-Eleven and Stripes are the first stores to bring Jarritos Craft Soda to the soft drink fountain. Up to now, the soft drink from Mexico has only been sold in a bottle. Mandarin, one of Jarritos’ most popular flavors, will be available on Big Gulp fountain machines at […]

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The Kroger Co. Elects Hoguet To Board Of Directors

Karen M. Hoguet has been elected to the board of directors for The Kroger Co. Hoguet served as the CFO of Macy’s Inc. from October 1997 until July 2018. She then served as a strategic advisor to the CEO until her retirement earlier this year. Hoguet currently serves on the Nielsen Holdings plc board and previously served on the […]

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Bashas’ Supermarkets Offering Signature Holiday Donuts

Bashas’ is offering its shoppers specially created signature holiday donuts in its bakery departments across Arizona. Available for a limited time, the special holiday assortment includes:  Reindeer Donut, which is a maple bar with pretzel antlers and sugar-frosted red nose and eyes (available Dec. 15-22). Arizona Christmas Cactus Donut, which is iced in green and […]

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Vegan Wines From Clavey Now Sold At Costco, Nugget Markets

Clavey Vineyards & Winery has expanded for purchase at 22 locations throughout California, including a select number of Costco and Nugget Markets. The company’s products are now being sold at the Nugget Market at 771 Pleasant Grove Boulevard in Roseville, California, as well as three Costcos: 1600 Expo Parkway, Sacramento, California; 6750 Stanford Ranch Road, […]

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Rutter’s Children’s Charities To Donate $50,000 For 2019 Secret Santa

Each year, Rutter’s, a privately held chain of convenience stores headquartered in Central Pennsylvania, holds a Secret Santa program, choosing employees to reward based on their excellent performance with $1,000 to donate to the charity of their choice. In 2019, Rutter’s Children’s Charities will be donating $50,000, giving 50 employees from Rutter’s stores and corporate […]