As Apeel Sciences builds its U.S., Peru, Mexico and Chile supplier base, its longer-lasting Apeel produce will launch in more than 1,100 Kroger Co. stores in the U.S. Kroger will also introduce two new produce categories, Apeel asparagus and Apeel limes, through a pilot in its Cincinnati market this fall. “Kroger is excited to offer […]
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Posted inNortheast, Independent Store News
Big Y Foods Hiring 200 At Two New Connecticut Stores
Big Y Foods will open a hiring site to fill more than 200 full and part-time positions available at two new World Class Markets in Derby and Milford, Connecticut. These openings remain after transfers of all requesting Ansonia Big Y employees once that store is moved to either of these more up-to-date facilities. Additional positions also […]
Posted inSoutheast, C-Store News, Home Page Slider
Parker’s To Host Fueling The Community Charity Golf Tournament
Parker’s, a Savannah, Georgia-based convenience store company with locations across coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry, will be hosting the 7th Annual Fueling the Community Charity Golf Tournament. Scheduled for 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Oct. 22, the event raises money to support education at all area schools, as well as hospitals and […]
Posted inSoutheast, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Equipment, Grocery Store Layout, Health & Wellness, Home Page Latest News, Nonfood Items, Online Grocery Technology
Georgia Walmart Unveils Remodeled Store, First Walmart Health Center
Families in the Dallas, Georgia, area can now visit the remodeled Walmart Supercenter at 3615 Marietta Highway. The new store had its grand opening Friday, Sept. 13, along with the debut of the first-ever Walmart Health center. The Dallas supercenter remodel features enhanced customer shopping experience in many departments, like electronics, pharmacy and the vision […]
Posted inC-Store News, Bakery News, Beverage News, Perishables, Southwest
7-Eleven Debuts Donuts, Cupcake Inspired By Mixology Trends
7-Eleven stores have launched new baked goods inspired by cocktail favorites. The alcohol-free donuts and cupcake are made fresh daily in local kitchens. The three new bakery items are available at participating 7-Eleven stores for a limited time: Piña Colada Cupcake, a white cupcake with banana and pineapple, filled with piña colada-flavored filling and piña […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Renovating Food Pantries, Restocking Feeding Agencies
In conjunction with Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month, Food Lion associates and its community food bank partners will perform more than $202,000 worth of major renovations to five pantries within its 10-state footprint. Additionally, through its hunger relief initiative Food Lion Feeds, associates will restock 105 smaller feeding agencies to positively impact children, veterans and […]
Posted inMidwest, Executive News, Independent Store News
Lunds & Byerlys Appoints Jeff Meek As Its New CFO
Jeff Meek recently joined Lunds & Byerlys as CFO. Meek is a finance and accounting veteran whose career includes extensive experience in an executive leadership role. As CFO at Edina, Minnesota-based Lunds & Byerlys, Meek will oversee finance, accounting, employee experience and information services. He was most recently EVP and CFO at Fleet Farm in […]
Posted inWest, Independent Store News
Three Save Mart Banners Reach Agreement With Teamsters
UFCW 8-Golden State said Sept. 12 that it has reached tentative three-year contract agreements with the Save Mart, FoodMaxx and Maxx Value supermarket chains, which are owned by Save Mart Cos. Save Mart operates 83 Save Mart stores in California and Northern Nevada and remains the largest family-owned grocer in California. The Save Mart announcement follows […]