Vallarta Supermarkets will debut its second location in Modesto, California, on Aug. 27. Located at 2401 E. Orangeburg Ave., the new store builds on the momentum of Modesto’s first Vallarta, which opened earlier this year at 3900 Pelandale Ave. That store created 227 new jobs. The latest store, which will add 194 jobs in the […]
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Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co., Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Award 37 Improvement Grants
The Giant Co., in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has revealed the 37 recipients of its 2025 Healing the Planet grant program, awarding $119,022 to support of native tree planting projects across the state. “Every action, big or small, helps create a greener tomorrow,” said Courtney Hopcraft, manager of community relations and charitable giving, The […]
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Whole Foods Market Debuts New Store In Reston, VA
Whole Foods Market has opened a new 46,711-square-foot store at 1861 Fountain Drive in Reston, Virginia, replacing its previous location in the town that opened in 1996. The new store’s product assortment features more than 400 items from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards. “My career with Whole Foods […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, National, News
Amazon Adds Perishable Groceries For Same-Day Delivery
Amazon customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns can order fresh, perishable groceries with their same-day delivery orders, with plans to expand to more than 2,300 locations across the U.S. by year-end. This marks a significant grocery expansion for Amazon as the company introduces thousands of perishable food items into its current logistics network […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Opens Marketplace Store In Hoschton, GA
The Kroger Co. held a grand opening celebration Aug. 13 for a new Marketplace store at 175 Peachtree Exchange Blvd. in Hoschton, Georgia. The location represents a $40 million investment, encompassing more than 123,000 square feet and bringing more than 250 jobs to the area. Kroger employees and leadership joined city, county and state officials, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
99 Ranch Market Opens First Store In Portland, OR
Asian grocer 99 Ranch Market will open its second store in Oregon – and first in Portland – on Aug. 16. Portland is home to one of the country’s most vibrant Asian food scenes, which the company said makes it an ideal community to open its 65th store nationwide. Located at 10544 SE Washington St. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Lowers Prices On Back-To-School Breakfast, Lunch Options
Meijer is dropping prices by up to 50 percent on back-to-school grocery essentials this fall to help families adjust to a new school year. Meijer brand food and drink items in the promotion include instant oatmeal, peanut butter and jelly, bread, cereal, fruit snacks and granola bars, among others. “Costs add up quickly as parents […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Breaks Ground On New Site In Athens, AL
Company officials broke ground Aug. 8 for a new Food City on Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, Alabama. The 57,000-square-foot supermarket, which will create 180 new jobs, is expected to open next spring. It is the company’s fifth of six locations planned for the Huntsville market area. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very […]