Winn-Dixie, long known as the “Beef People,” is seeking customers who are equally passionate about great-tasting beef to enter its “I’m Beef People” online contest for a chance to appear in an upcoming advertising circular or on an outdoor billboard for the “I’m Beef People” local campaign. The social media initiative supports the supermarket’s new […]
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Posted in, Store News, West
C&K Market Launches Digital Coupons For Loyalty Program Members
C&K Market Inc. is now offering digital manufacturer coupons published by Zavers by Google for its All Access Rewards loyalty program members. Members can easily find manufacturer coupons on the websites for C&K’s Ray’s Food Place, Shop Smart, Lo Bucks or C&K Market banners and redeem them at any of the company’s retail stores—no printing […]
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Kowalski’s Founder Perishes In Float Plane Accident
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Mr. James Kowalski, founder of the Kowalski’s chain of nine stores, died Thursday following an accident in a float plane. Mr. Kowalski, who was 67 years old, was on a fishing trip in Canada. No one else was hurt. According to reports, Kowalski was standing on the float of the small […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Roche Bros. Co-Founder Dies At 85
Mr. Daniel F. “Bud” Roche, the retired co-founder and board chairman of Roche Bros. Inc. in Massachusetts and the founder of Hans Kissle Salad Co., died Wednesday. He was 85. Roche, along with his brother Pat—who died last year—opened their first store in 1952 in Roslindale, Mass. This first meat and produce store expanded in […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National
7-Eleven, Pillsbury Partner On Retailer’s First Warm Cinnamon Roll
7-Eleven is introducing its new Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll, the retailer’s first warm bakery offering and Pillsbury’s first own-brand fresh bakery item with a convenience retailer. Available alongside hot foods as well as in the fresh bakery case at participating stores, 7-Eleven’s Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls are $1.69. To encourage customers to sample, a limited-time coupon for […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Cub Foods Celebrates 45 Years In Minnesota
The year 1968 is often regarded as a turning point in American history. In Minnesota, it marked the opening of Minneapolis’ Nicollet Mall, the iconic, closed-to-traffic outdoor shopping and office venue. It also was the year Vice President and former Minnesota Sen. Hubert Humphrey ran for president after securing the Democratic nomination over Minnesota Senator […]
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Harris Teeter Shareholders To Vote On Kroger Acquisition Oct. 3
Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc. has scheduled a special shareholder meeting for 10 a.m. Oct. 3 related to its proposed merger with The Kroger Co., the Charlotte Business Journal reports. In July, Cincinnati-based Kroger announced its intentions to acquire Harris Teeter for approximately $2.5 billion, including assumption of $100 million in debt. The all-cash transaction is […]
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Ag Leaders Unveil First-Ever Colorado Proud Store At State Fair
Government officials, agricultural experts and members of Colorado Proud cut the ribbon of the first-ever Colorado Proud Store on Friday. The store opened at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo and supports local businesses and connects consumers to the state’s $40 billion agricultural industry. The Colorado Proud Store was initiated to educate consumers about the […]