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Raley’s Invests In Two Acquired Locations In Reno

West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has invested in and improved two of its recently acquired Reno, Nevada, area stores. Raley’s in Mira Loma received expanded product offerings while Raley’s on Caughlin Parkway also received expanded product offerings plus a new décor package. When Raley’s acquired the Scolari’s locations earlier this year, each store was set to […]

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Publix Donating $3 Million To More Than 200 Housing Organizations

Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) in late December said it would donate $3 million to fund more than 215 Habitat for Humanity affiliates, shelters and other nonprofit organizations across the Southeast. This donation furthers the foundation’s commitment to meeting the basic needs of the communities Publix serves through transitional support, client service programs and financial […]

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Pre Brands Hires Chief Sales Officer, Partners With FDM

Pre Brands, a Chicago-based, grass-fed beef company, is making some changes to its sales and marketing strategy ahead of the new year. The company has hired Ryan Youngman as its chief sales officer and has partnered with FDM Sales Management, which helps develop emerging brands’ sales and marketing strategies. Youngman will lead Pre’s sales strategy, partnerships, organization, […]

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Reasor’s Ends Record-Breaking ‘Food 2 Families’ Food Drive

From mid-November through mid-December, Reasor’s stores teamed up with local Oklahoma news station KJRH Channel 2 for the retailer’s 18th Annual Food 2 Families Food Drive, benefitting the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma. Reasor’s collected more than $22,000 in donations during this year’s campaign, breaking last year’s record. During the campaign, Reasor’s shoppers were given […]

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IPC Gets A Lot of Yardage Out Of Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Freshman BYU quarterback Zach Wilson threw a perfect game Dec. 21 against the Western Michigan Broncos on the blue turf at Albertsons Stadium during the 22nd annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (FIPB). Wilson completed all 18 passes totaling 317 yards and threw four touchdowns, setting a new single-game BYU record for completions. The BYU Cougars […]

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Uncle Ben’s, Retailers Donate More Than $24,000 To Schools Nationwide

The Uncle Ben’s brand is teaming up with local retailers across the country to donate more than $24,000 to schools as part of its annual Ben’s Beginners program. As part of the program, retailers select local schools to receive a donation to encourage healthy eating in their communities. Donations from Albertsons, Hannaford, Raleys and Stater Bros. will […]

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Balls Food Stores Honored By Pharmacists Association

Balls Food Stores has been honored with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation’s 2018 Pinnacle Award. It was presented during a ceremony at APhA’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Pinnacle Award recognizes a pharmacy or health system that has made a significant contribution to the practice of pharmacy, including services that improve patient outcomes, increase […]

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Altria Makes $12.8 Billion Minority Investment in Juul

Richmond, Virginia-based Altria Group Inc. has signed and closed a $12.8 billion investment in JUUL Labs Inc., the U.S. leader in e-vapor. The service agreements will accelerate JUUL’s mission to switch adult smokers to e-vapor products. Altria’s investment represents a 35 percent economic interest in JUUL, valuing the company at $38 billion. JUUL will remain […]