Publix Super Markets recognized 12 managers during the company’s Retail Operations Conference in February. Recipients received Publix’s most prestigious recognitions—the George W. Jenkins Award and the President’s Award. The George W. Jenkins Award—named after Publix’s late founder—was presented to one store manager from each of Publix’s five divisions and one support area associate “who perpetuate […]
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Publix Among Retailers Now Offering Dunkin’ Coffee Thins
Dunkin’ Coffee Thins are now on sale at Publix Super Markets nationwide. Dunkin’ Coffee Thins are distributed by Miami, Florida-based Tierra Nueva. The treats are made using whole Dunkin’ coffee beans crafted into edible coffee squares combined with other natural ingredients. The edible coffee thins offer a burst of caffeine in two popular Dunkin’ flavors: […]
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Funeral Services Planned For John Berberian, Founder Of Jons Market
John Berberian, founder of Jons Market in California, died March 12, 2019, due to a heart attack. Funeral services are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, at St. Mary’s Church, 500 South Central Avenue, Glendale, California. Burial will be at God’s Acre, Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles. A Hokejash (memorial […]
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A Red-Letter Day For H-E-B In Houston’s The Heights
H-E-B President Scott McClelland said there was a lot of pressure on him to get the new 92,000-s.f. store at 2300 Shepherd Drive in Houston’s The Heights just right. “My daughter lives in The Heights,” McClelland told The Shelby Report’s Jan Meade on opening day. “She told me, ‘Dad, if you really love me, you’ll […]
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Seattle’s Central Co-Op Hires Catherine Cleveland As CEO
The board of trustees for Seattle-based Central Co-op has hired Catherine Willis Cleveland as CEO. Central Co-op, a community-owned natural foods cooperative, is a full-service grocery store dedicated to sustainable practices and the Washington food economy. It sells organic produce, humanely raised meat and wild seafood, a large selection of bulk goods and herbs, an […]
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Tops Marketplace In Connecticut Suffers Devastating Fire
Tops Marketplace, an IGA grocery store in Southington, Connecticut, suffered a devastating fire on March 3. Fire officials have declared the store a total loss. There were no injuries reported. According to the store’s Facebook page, a Tops Marketplace Community Rebuild Fund has been organized by Tops Marketplace. The fund can be accessed at GoFundMe.com […]
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Patrick G. Hagan Will Retire From Fareway In May
Longtime employee and board member Patrick G. Hagan, SVP and treasurer, will retire from Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. on May 3 after 23 years of service. Hagan has served on the Fareway board of directors since 2010 and currently chairs the Fareway real estate and 401k/profit sharing committees. He also served as a trustee […]
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Kroger Promotes Georgia Grown ‘Milk Makes Amazing’ Campaign
More than 168 Kroger stores throughout Georgia are participating in the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s “Milk Makes Amazing” promotion. The campaign is part of the ag department’s Georgia Grown program. Driven by Milk on My Mind, a dairy awareness program initiated by the Georgia Agriculture Commodity Commission for Milk, the partnership with Kroger educates consumers […]