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MIDWEST: AWG Plans New All-In-One Distribution Hub In Mississippi

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) says it plans to build a new state-of-the art distribution hub in Hernando, Mississippi, subject to incentive approval. The new facility will be completed in 2023 and will feature automation technology and an evolved organizational infrastructure designed to enable long-term, sustainable growth and success for its retail members. It also will […]

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Barons Market Opens New Otay Ranch Grocery Store

Barons Market opened its ninth location May 22 at the Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista, California. Barons’ team worked with interior designer Julie Dugas of Studio H2G to transform the 21,000-s.f. space into an innovative grocery store with a unique design that reflects Otay Ranch’s character. “Simply put, we make grocery shopping exciting […]

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H-E-B Names Winners In 2020 Excellence In Education Awards

H-E-B has recognized the statewide winners for the 19th annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, handing out more $430,000 in cash awards and grants to eight educators, two school districts, an early childhood agency and a public school board. The winners were announced recently during a virtual Toast to Texas Teachers organized by the #TeachersCan […]

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HR & Benefits: What Does Working After COVID-19 Sheltering Look Like?

HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. There was no way to predict the change in the workplace landscape that would take place mid-March of 2020. As a grocer, you not only feel financial threat and health fears but also all kinds of new learning, remote and […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Southeast

SOUTHEAST: Lidl Plans Soft Opening May 27 In Suwanee, GA For 100th Store

Lidl will hold a soft opening Wednesday, May 27, at its new food market at 2985 Peachtree Parkway in Suwanee, Georgia. This location will be Lidl’s 100th store in the United States. The company currently employs more than 5,000 team members across nine East Coast states. To keep customers and employees safe during the public health […]

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Veterans, Celebrities, Athletes Join Up For Virtual Salute Across America

Prominent veteran founded companies such as Atlanta-based energy drink maker Kill Cliff, Nine Line Apparel, Combat Flip Flops, Gruntstyle, Kryptek, Sandboxx and many more are joining forces to host a virtual, star-spangled celebration on Memorial Day Weekend.  Salute Across America will be a moving live stream of tributes from celebrities, athletes and heroes hosted by John […]

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H-E-B Offers Free, In-Store Cashing Of Stimulus Checks

In the spirit of Texans helping Texans, H-E-B is providing financial relief with free in-store check cashing of stimulus checks and will waive select fees for the H-E-B Prepaid Mastercard. At all H-E-B Business Centers, H-E-B will provide free check cashing services for economic impact payment checks. This free service only applies to U.S. Treasury-issued […]