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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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State Rep. Shaul Of Missouri Grocers Association Receives FMI Public Affairs Award

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) on Wednesday presented Missouri Rep. Dan Shaul (District 113), director of the Missouri Grocers Association, with the Donald H. MacManus Award for his leadership in public affairs and his dedication to both industry and community relations. FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin presented Shaul with the award at FMI’s […]

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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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Independence Coffee Co. Launches Single-Serve Business Segment

Brenham, Texas-based Independence Coffee Co. has launched its Indie Shot single serve branded products program. The new business unit will focus on expanded opportunities for co-packing, private label and promotional product customization in the single-serve category. “As a roasting and packaging company, we continue to see a growing need for access by roasters, retailers and […]

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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 […]