Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News

Fareway Holds Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening In Lisbon, IA

Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony July 8 for a new store at 930 Commercial St. in Lisbon, Iowa. Fareway acquired the 18,000-square-foot store from Brother’s Market in March and has since completed a full renovation of the property. The store officially opened for business July 9. “As Fareway grows, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Dollar General, Southeast

Dollar General Celebrates Fifth Year Of Feeding America Partnership

Dollar General has made an additional $1 million donation to celebrate its fifth-year partnership anniversary with Feeding America, which helps address national food insecurity impacting more than 47 million people in the U.S. Since piloting the program in 2019 and announcing it in 2021, Dollar General has donated more than $5 million, as well as more than […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Releases 2024 Impact Report

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has released its annual impact report covering fiscal year 2024. “Throughout 2024, we advanced our mission of ‘Touching Lives for the Better’ by promoting affordable food access, reducing waste and encouraging entrepreneurship,” said Jason Potter, president and CEO of Grocery Outlet. “I am excited to guide our company forward in service […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, News, Southwest

Grocers Committed To Flood Relief In Central TX

Over the Fourth of July weekend, areas of Central Texas were impacted by sudden, catastrophic flash floods that resulted in widespread destruction and more than 110 deaths. Grocers are playing a critical role in helping with relief efforts, using their extensive networks, logistical capabilities and community ties to provide aid. Here’s a breakdown of how […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Accepting Applications For ‘Open Call’ Product Event

Walmart is accepting applications for its annual “Open Call” event, set for Oct. 7-8, which gives small business owners and entrepreneurs an opportunity to sell their U.S.-made, -grown or -assembled products via the retailer. New this year, the Open Call is expanding beyond products to include innovative companies developing technologies that enable or enhance U.S. manufacturing. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Begins Annual PVA Donation Drive

Food City has begun its annual in-store donation campaign for Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), a national nonprofit for disabled vets, their families and caregivers. In partnership with seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty, the campaign will run through July 29, encouraging shoppers to donate $1, $3 or $5 at check out. Food City also offers customers an opportunity […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News

Meijer Partners With Plaster Creek Stewards On Sustainability Projects

Meijer partnered with Plaster Creek Stewards on a project to help ensure sustainable stormwater management solutions around its supercenter at 28th Street and Kalamazoo Avenue in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as well as a gas station being built on the adjacent corner. Plaster Creek Stewards is an initiative of Calvin University, working in partnership with the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News

Hy-Vee Hosting Expanded Business Summit In Iowa

Hy-Vee Inc. will host an Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit Sept. 18-19 at its corporate headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa, expanding the event’s format to provide more small businesses and entrepreneurs with resources and an opportunity to pitch their products to the grocer’s category managers. The competition is open to all small businesses across the […]