Kroger’s Atlanta Division, MUST Ministries and Dunleith Elementary unveiled a food pantry May 14 at the school in Marietta, Georgia, that will provide non-perishable food, produce, meat, diapers and hygiene products to students and families in need. The location is the fourth supported by Kroger’s $207,000 donation to MUST Ministries to expand in-school pantries and […]
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Posted inAssociation News, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, News
FMI Reveals 2025 Store Manager Award Finalists
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced the finalists for the 2025 Store Manager Awards, selecting 11 leaders from across the globe who share a passion for customer service and uplifting their communities. Store Manager Award nominations are submitted by peers and food retail companies to recognize outstanding managers who: Generate sales growth; Effectively […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop Opens Second NYC Location
Whole Foods Market opened a second location of its smaller format concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, on May 14 at 409 East 14th St. in the StuyTown development of New York City’s East Village. The 10,000-square-foot location includes a Juice & Java venue, offering coffee, tea, juices, smoothies, sandwiches and various desserts. The store’s product […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Kicks Off ‘Round Up’ Campaign Supporting Folds Of Honor
For the eighth consecutive year, Schnuck Markets is supporting the Folds of Honor Foundation through a “Round Up at the Register” campaign taking place at all of the grocer’s stores throughout the Midwest. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit that honors the sacrifices of fallen and disabled military veterans and first responders by providing educational […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates Grand Opening Of Melissa, TX Store
The 136,000-square-foot store that H-E-B debuted May 14 in Melissa, Texas, joins seven other locations and two Joe V’s Smart Shops the retailer has opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The new store is at 1230 Central Expressway, where U.S. 75 and Highway 121 meet in Collin County, north of Dallas. “We’re thrilled to open […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation To Award $3M In Grants
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has launched its 2025 grants program, with $3 million in funding available to support organizations that advance nutrition education and access and wellness for children and adults in the communities where the grocer operates. More than 500 local nonprofits will be selected to receive grants up to $10,000. Applications will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Dropping Prices On 70+ Summer Grocery Staples
Meijer is dropping prices on more than 70 Meijer brand grocery essentials this summer to help customers who continue to feel the pinch of inflation. Items included in the 10-week promotion, which offers discounts up to 60 percent, include Meijer brand food and drinks popular in the Midwest during the summer months: hot dog and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
Market 32/Price Chopper Expands Access To Health Benefits At Checkout
Market 32/Price Chopper is partnering with NationsBenefits, a healthcare financial technology (fintech) company, to make it easier for eligible customers to use their health plan benefits to buy groceries and over-the-counter health and wellness items at all 129 stores across its six-state footprint. The result is a simplified shopping experience that aligns with the company’s […]