As the only warehouse retailer in the U.S. to provide a pickup option, Sam’s Club has added new features to add more convenience and time saving for members. Club Pickup, formerly known as “Click ’n Pull,” allows members to order thousands of items—from paper towels to fresh produce to printer ink—and have them ready for […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Completes 10th Heroes Flight
A group of 30 World War II and Korean War veterans recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they visited the memorials built in their honor. The trip was part of Brookshire Grocery Co.’s (BGC) 10th Heroes Flight. Provided by Tyler, Texas-based BGC at no cost to those selected for the trip, the Heroes Flight was […]
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Natural Grocers Opening Oklahoma, Kansas Stores On June 30
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will open new stores in Oklahoma and Kansas on Tuesday, June 30. The grocer, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, will open its fourth Oklahoma store at 3325 S. Boulevard Street, Suite 169, in Edmond. The company will open its seventh Kansas store at 6819 Johnson Drive in Mission. […]
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Kroger Atlanta Exec Headed To QFC Division In Portland
The Kroger Co. has promoted Micheal Cristal, director of retail operations for Kroger’s Atlanta division, to VP of merchandising for the company’s Quality Food Centers (QFC) division. In his new role, Cristal will oversee merchandising efforts in the Puget Sound region of Washington State and in the Portland, Oregon, metro area. “Throughout the years, Micheal […]
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7-Eleven Debuts First Airport Terminal Store In U.S.
The first 7-Eleven store located inside a U.S. airport terminal, at Los Angeles’ International Airport (LAX), is making its debut. 7-Eleven, Westfield and LS travel retail North America, the concessionaire operating this new location, will hold a grand opening from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 24. 7-Eleven’s 950-s.f. inaugural U.S. airport terminal location is in the […]
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Hy-Vee Aims To Engage Children In Health & Wellness With KidsFit Site
Hy-Vee says parents can keep their children active this summer with the newly launched Hy-Vee KidsFit website. Hy-Vee designed the free online program to help kids and families make health, exercise and nutrition priorities in their everyday lives. Hy-Vee KidsFit is an interactive health and wellness website for children, teens and families that offers an […]
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County Market Opens Mobile Grocery After Fire
The County Market in Girard, Illinois, the only grocery store in town, was destroyed by fire May 7. On May 30, Girard County Market opened a mobile grocery store in the parking lot to serve local residents. The mobile grocery store is open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily and is stocked with fresh produce, meat, […]
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Mac’s Fresh Market Debuts Latest Store In West Monroe, Louisiana
Mac’s Fresh Market, a grocery chain that operates in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, has opened its newest store in West Monroe, Louisiana. The store, which is the 18th for the chain, marks “the latest in a barrage of grocery store openings and renovations in the Ouachita Parish market during the past 18 months from Mac’s, […]