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Winn-Dixie Completes Seven Store Reopenings After Hurricane Michael

by Erica Sacra

As part of Winn-Dixie’s continued commitment to rebuild after Hurricane Michael’s destruction, the grocer officially reopened the final two previously closed stores to the 23rd Street and Lynn Haven communities on Wednesday, Oct. 16 to support customers as they continue to recover from the effects of the storm. After being closed for a year, the […]

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Weis Markets Launches Weis HealthyBites Podcast

by Shelby Team

Weis Markets has launched a bi-weekly Weis HealthyBites podcast, hosted by two registered dietitians, to share nutritional guidance and lifestyle tips with listeners. Weis Markets Lifestyle Initiatives Manager Beth Stark and Weis Markets Healthy Living Coordinator Kathryn Long, who both have years of radio experience, host the podcast. The goal of the podcast is to share real-life nutrition tricks […]

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The NGA Show Set To Focus On Innovation, Emerging Issues For Industry

by Shelby Team

The NGA Show, the trade show of the independent supermarket industry, will showcase more than 60 educational sessions and more than 100 speakers covering a wide array of emerging and top-of-mind issues facing the food retailing industry during its three-day flagship conference coming up Feb. 23-26 in San Diego. “Change is occurring in our industry […]

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Meijer Presents First-Ever Fred Meijer Award To Cathy Cooper

by Erica Sacra

Cathy Cooper, senior director of community partnerships and giving for Meijer, has been awarded the inaugural Fred Meijer Award, the highest-level team member recognition available from the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer. “Our family is so pleased to present this award to Cathy,” said Hank Meijer, executive chairman of Meijer. “Cathy has been such an amazing […]

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Casey’s Appoints Tom Brennan As Chief Merchandising Officer

by Erica Sacra

Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores Inc. has named Tom Brennan as chief merchandising officer, reporting to CEO Darren Rebelez. Brennan will lead the development and implementation of the company’s overall merchandising and prepared foods strategy. “Tom is a tremendous leader with deep experience across the convenience and quick service restaurant industries that will benefit Casey’s […]

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Green Way Markets Opens In Westchester County, New York

by Shelby Team

On Oct. 11, Allegiance Retail Services LLC held a grand opening of Green Way Markets on 20 North Salem Road in Cross River, Westchester County, New York. Owned and operated by the Estevez family, this is the newest banner for the Iselin, New Jersey-based cooperative. Green Way Markets provides a curated selection of prepared foods, […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Northeast

Giant Food Plans To Donate 6,000 Turkeys To Hunger Drive

by Shelby Team

Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food plans to donate 6,000 Nature’s Promise turkeys to five area food banks as part of its ongoing community support efforts. The Feeding America regional food banks are Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. The 6,000 donated turkeys […]