Enmark Stations says that 37 of its Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina stores have launched a custom fresh food program to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier, fresher food options. “Enmark has always had an interest in making our communities healthier,” said Matt Clements, director of marketing at Savannah-based Enmark Stations. “In order […]
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Whole Foods Hosting First ‘Beauty Week’ In All Stores
Whole Foods Market has kicked off its first-ever “Beauty Week,” which runs through March 24, to celebrate all things beauty related. Whole Body departments across all the Austin, Texas-based grocer’s stores is hosting events, classes, demonstrations and promotions to inform shoppers about Whole Foods Market’s large selection of personal care products and cosmetics. “Our beauty […]
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Target, Starbucks And Nestlé Recognized For Animal Protection Efforts
Target, Starbucks and Nestlé are among the corporations that are winners of the Henry Spira Corporate Progress Awards this year. The awards, given by The Humane Society of the United States, are for businesses that have altered their policies and practices to minimize adverse impacts on animals. Target became the first major conventional grocery chain […]
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Coborn’s Inc. Adds Seven To Leadership Team
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has hired several new leaders as it builds its growing corporate team. These new hires work across numerous corporate departments in support of store operations, according to the company. Leadership team additions include: • Scott Morris, SVP of center store Morris has 27-plus years of grocery leadership experience, most recently […]
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Aldi Reveals Winners In 2015 Fan Favorites Poll
For the second year in a row, Aldi says its fans have selected their favorite Aldi-exclusive products in the online Fan Favorites poll. More than 5,500 fans cast their votes to crown winners in various categories—including dessert, cheese, beverage, breakfast, organic and bakery. “After an amazing response to last year’s Fan Favorites poll, we’re excited […]
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Kroger Appoints Grieshaber President Of Columbus Division
The Kroger Co. on Tuesday said current Dillons President Joe Grieshaber has been named president of Kroger’s Columbus Division, replacing Bruce Macaulay, who is retiring after 42 years with the Cincinnati-based grocery giant. “Joe is an accomplished leader with a diverse background and expertise in our fresh departments,” said Mike Ellis, Kroger’s president and COO. […]
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Couche-Tard To Acquire 21 Stores, 151 Dealer Sites In Southwest
Alimentation Couche-Tard has signed, through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary Circle K Stores, an agreement with Cinco J, (doing business as Johnson Oil Co.), Tiger Tote Food Stores and their affiliates to acquire 21 stores, 151 dealer fuel supply agreements and five development properties. The 21 stores and development properties are located in Texas with 151 dealer […]
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Target Repositioning Its Grocery Segment To ‘Transform’ Business
Target says repositioning its grocery segment, among other categories, is one way it plans to “transform” its business. At a meeting earlier this month for the investor community, Target Corp. Chairman and CEO Brian Cornell and members of his leadership team presented the vision and strategies that they say will drive that transformation. “Following a […]