Earth Fare, the North Carolina-based organic and natural foods grocer, has signed a lease for a 24,782-s.f. store as part of the second phase of Emory Point in Atlanta. “We’re very excited about Earth Fare anchoring the second phase of Emory Point,” said Larry Gellerstedt, president and CEO of Cousins Properties, which, along with Gables […]
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Albertsons Commits $12.5M For Naming Rights To Boise State Stadium
Albertson’s LLC has committed $12.5 million over 15 years to Boise State University for the naming rights to the school’s stadium. The agreement secures Albertsons Stadium through 2028, subject to approval by the Idaho State Board of Education on June 18. This is a first for both Boise State’s stadium and for Albertsons. “Since the […]
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Hy-Vee Homefront Readies For Memorial Day Round Up Campaign
Hy-Vee Homefront, Hy-Vee’s veteran support initiative, will hold its next Round Up event in all of its stores over Memorial Day weekend, May 23-26. Customers will be able to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar amount, or more if they choose, with the additional amount going in full to Hy-Vee Homefront. The Homefront […]
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Stater Bros. To Participate In Moment Of Remembrance On Memorial Day
On Memorial Day next week, all 167 Stater Bros. Supermarkets will participate in the “National Moment of Remembrance.” At 3 p.m. Monday, May 26, every Stater Bros. store manager will make an announcement asking all the customers and employees who are inside the supermarket at that time to pause for 60 seconds to honor those Americans […]
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Trader Joe’s Is Consumers’ Favorite Grocer, Publix And Aldi Also Top Rankings
Trader Joe’s continues to deliver a grocery experience that leaves shoppers wanting more, according to a study by Market Force Information of more than 6,200 consumers. The study found that Trader Joe’s is North America’s favorite grocery retailer based on satisfaction. Publix and Aldi were ranked second and third. All three were lauded for their […]
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United Family, Cargill Partner For $25K Genuine Texas Beef Giveaway
The United Family and Cargill are partnering to provide guests a chance to win a freezer full of Genuine Texas Beef. One winner at each United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos location in West Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth will receive a freezer with a retail value of $200, stocked full of steak, roast, brisket and […]
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Food Lion Unveils New ‘Easy, Fresh And Affordable’ Strategy
Food Lion on Wednesday unveiled its new chain-wide strategy: “Easy, Fresh and Affordable…You Can Count on Food Lion Every Day!” The Delhaize-owned company, based in Salisbury, N.C., says the announcement launches a multi-year initiative to make shopping easier for Food Lion customers at its more than 1,100 stores, while keeping the low prices customers expect. “Today, […]
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Stater Bros.’ 2Q Sales Increase
Stater Bros.’ consolidated sales in the 13 weeks ended March 30 were $963.8 million, up $1.9 million or 0.2 percent from the 13 weeks ended March 31, 2013, which saw consolidated sales of $961.9 million. The San Bernardino, Calif.-based company’s sales for the 26 weeks ended March 30 were $1.95 billion, up $17.2 million or […]