Plans are under way to construct a new Stater Bros. Market in Norco, California. The store will neighbor the communities of Corona and Eastvale and replace a smaller River Road Stater Bros. unit. At 44,200 s.f., the new store will be approximately 45 percent larger and is expected to open in spring 2017. “We are […]
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Publix Opens Store In Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Publix Super Markets today opens its new Muscle Shoals store at 3220 Woodward Avenue, marking the Lakeland, Florida-based grocer’s 62nd Alabama store. “Publix differentiates itself by providing excellent customer service, quality products and competitive prices,” said Brenda Reid, media and community relations manager for Publix. “We look forward to serving Muscle Shoals and hope that […]
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Coborn’s Opens ‘Next-Generation’ Supermarket Focused On Fresh
Coborn’s Inc. recently opened a “next-generation” supermarket in Isanti, Minnesota. It is a first-of-its-kind store format with a significant focus on fresh selections and an updated modern industrial design. “We are a company that is constantly striving to appeal to the changing needs of our guests,” said Chris Coborn, chairman, president and CEO of Coborn’s […]
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New Bay Area Safeway Stores Debuting Wednesday
Safeway, a division of Albertsons Cos., will open three new stores across the Bay Area on Wednesday. The grand openings include: Pacifica, The Fairmont Shopping Center; Oakland, The Ridge Shopping Center; and Walnut Creek, The Orchards at Walnut Creek. “We are excited to open three new stores to meet the needs of our customers and […]
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Northgate González To Test Produce Incentives With SNAP Customers, Thanks To USDA Grant
by Lorrie Griffith/editor–West Northgate González Market, the 41-store Southern California grocery retailer, soon will embark on a four-year pilot test to see whether offering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants financial incentives to purchase fruits and vegetables actually increases their purchase and consumption. The Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) trial is being made possible through […]
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Christian Leader Howard E. Butt Jr. Of H-E-B Dies At 89
Christian businessman Mr. Howard E. Butt Jr., who pioneered the concept that the business world was a high calling for people of faith, died Sunday evening at home from complications related to Parkinson’s. The former president of The H. E. Butt Foundation and H-E-B board vice chair was 89. As a bridge builder between the […]
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Southeastern Grocers Raises $560K-Plus For Flood Victims, Two Damaged Stores Remain Closed
Through customer donations at Bi-Lo, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers will donate $565,393.04 in support of the American Red Cross’ disaster relief to assist Louisiana residents impacted by recent flooding. This contribution includes the dollar-for-dollar match Southeastern Grocers donated through the Southeastern Grocers Foundation. The flooding in Louisiana is the worst […]
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Kroger Reports 2Q Results
The Kroger Co. has reported net earnings of $383 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, and identical supermarket sales growth, without fuel, of 1.7 percent in the second quarter of 2016 ended Aug. 13. Net earnings in the same period last year were $433 million, or $0.44 per diluted share. The company’s net earnings per […]