Holiday décor disappearing overnight? A street sign renamed ‘Grinch Street?’ Even Hershey’s Kisses chocolates have been stolen and changed to Grinch-themed treats. It’s official: the Grinch has departed Who-ville and is tiptoeing across the country wreaking havoc. Rumor has it he plans to stick around through the holiday season, stealing bags of Hershey’s Kisses chocolates only to give them out to fans once his […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Donates $100K On Giving Tuesday
In celebration of Giving Tuesday, The Giant Co. donated a total of $100,000 to nine community organizations throughout its footprint. “While making a difference and helping families gather around the table is part of The Giant Company’s purpose year-round, the holidays bring a renewed sense of giving and connecting with those in need throughout our communities,” said Jessica […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Former Grocers Association Executive Joyce Shaul Dies At 82
Joyce Barlow Shaul of St. Louis, Missouri, died Nov. 27, at 82. She was an executive director of the Mid America Grocers Association. Her son, Dan Shaul, is executive director of the Missouri Grocers Association. Mrs. Shaul was a frequent volunteer at Stages St. Louis in Kirkwood, Missouri, and a huge St. Louis Cardinals and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, International Foods, West
Cardenas Markets’ Annual ‘Got Masa?’ Campaign In Full Swing
Got masa? Cardenas Markets does. The Ontario, California-based retailer is Tamale Central, where customers will find all the ingredients needed to prepare this popular dish. For customers who choose to prepare their own signature tamale recipes, Cardenas Markets has several varieties of masa to choose from, such as masa preparada, sin preparar, strawberry, pina colada […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, C-Store News, Southwest
7-Eleven Offers Winter Wonderland Cocoa
This winter, Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. is bringing back a holiday classic with a twist. 7-Eleven’s Winter Wonderland Cocoa is hot cocoa blended with candy cane flavor. Pair the winter classic with chocolate sauce and creamer for a wintery treat. Customers also can customize their cocoa with more toppings like marshmallows, cinnamon, caramel and a variety of […]
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Illinois Retail Merchants Association: ‘Speed Bumps’ Looming
Illinois also faces labor, supply chain issues by Eric Pereira / content creator The deficit in the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund remains at more than $4.3 billion and interest payments on the debt began accruing Sept. 6, according to a report from Capitol News Illinois. During the veto session, Illinois Retail Merchants Association President and […]
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Weis Markets, Customers Celebrate National Day Of Giving On Nov. 30
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets will join with customers to support local nonprofits during the National Day of Giving on Nov. 30. Each Weis location will match customer donations up to $500. Customers are invited to donate to a local nonprofit, chosen by the associates at each store location, by adding $1, $3, $5 or $10 when they […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Kevin Hart, Laugh Out Loud, Sam’s Club Deliver Big Surprises
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam’s Club, Laugh Out Loud and Kevin Hart recently celebrated five organizations making a big difference in children’s lives by surprising them with $100,000 each through a series of virtual and in-person announcements across the country. In addition to the monetary contribution, select families and children benefitting from the organizations were also surprised […]