Pine State Trading Co., a family-owned company comprised of five operating divisions, has entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of its convenience store division to Core-Mark Holding Co., one of North America’s largest and most successful marketers of fresh and broad-line supply solutions to the convenience retail industry. The transaction is structured as an all-cash asset […]
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Whole Foods Completes Sedona, Arizona, Store Remodel
Whole Foods Market Sedona is celebrating the completion of a two-part remodel to its 31,000-s.f. store at 1420 West Highway 89A. The Arizona store now features offerings in its prepared foods, specialty, grocery and produce departments. A new antipasto bar offers 24 selections of olives, marinated artichokes and roasted garlic cloves. An expanded cheese section […]
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Produce For Kids Gears Up For Nationwide In-Store Campaigns
The 14th annual Produce for Kids campaign will kick off April 29 and is expected to push the organization closer to the 2016 goal of $6 million total raised for charities that support families and children. Shoppers will notice Produce for Kids signage next to partner fruit and vegetable brands in the produce departments of select nationwide […]
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Schnucks Rolls Out ‘Schnupons’ Digital Coupon Program
Schnucks shoppers now have the option to clip and save their grocery store coupons online. Schnupons, as they are referred to, are digital coupons that provide a convenient way for customers to receive additional weekly savings and a simpler way to redeem them during checkout, according to the St. Louis-based grocer. Shoppers can register for […]
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Portland’s Green Zebra Grocery To Unveil Second Store On Thursday
Green Zebra Grocery, which opened its first store in Portland, Oregon, in 2013, will debut a second location on Thursday, April 21, in the city’s Lloyd District at 808 NE Multnomah. Green Zebra was founded by Lisa Sedlar, former CEO of Portland’s New Seasons Market, who left the company in 2012 to develop Green Zebra, […]
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Publix Retail Pharmacy Opens At Children’s Hospital In Miami
Publix Super Markets is collaborating with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children’s Health System, to enhance and expand outpatient retail pharmacy services on the hospital’s main campus in Miami. The newly enhanced pharmacy, which opened Monday, offers specialized convenience to patients and their families, visitors, guests and health system employees on an outpatient basis. […]
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SoCal Grocery Exec Now Regional VP At Weis Markets
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has named Wendy Oliver regional VP. She will oversee the day-to-day operations of 58 stores in central and southeastern Pennsylvania. She reports to David Gose, SVP of operations. Oliver has more than 35 years of industry experience, working for Lucky Stores, Albertsons and Supervalu in Southern California. She recently worked as […]
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Former Food Lion Chief Newlands Campbell To Lead Sobeys Atlantic/Ontario Unit
Sobeys Inc. has appointed Beth Newlands Campbell president of the company’s Atlantic/Ontario business unit. Newlands Campbell has spent 30 years in progressively senior operations marketing, merchandising and strategic planning roles with Delhaize’s U.S. operations, including the Hannaford Supermarkets and Food Lion banners. Most recently, Newlands Campbell was president of Food Lion. “Beth’s diverse experience and […]