At its recent annual shareholder meeting, Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Associated Grocers Inc.’s shareholders elected Daphne Lamendola, the fourth-generation owner/operator of Lamendola’s Supermarket in Gonzales, as its first female board of directors member. Lamendola’s is one of the oldest family-owned and operated establishments in Ascension Parish, as well as one of the most tenured retail members […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses Available At Publix Pharmacy
In accordance with recent CDC approval, Publix Pharmacy will administer booster doses of the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to eligible individuals. Appointments can be made through the company’s online reservation system. Eligibility for booster doses Immunized people may choose among Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson for their booster, regardless […]
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SEG Named To Newsweek’s 2021 List Of Most Loved Workplaces
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has been featured in Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list for 2021, ranking at 48 among the top 100 companies recognized for employee happiness and satisfaction at work. Produced in collaboration with the Best Practice Institute, a leadership […]
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Aldi Advent Calendars Returning For 2021
The Aldi Advent calendars are returning for 2021 and are officially kicking off the holiday season. The calendars feature Aldi-exclusive products ranging from wine and beer to cheese, chocolates, toys and pet treats. This year’s collection starts rolling out on Nov. 3, the second annual National Advent Calendar Day, which Aldi created. National Advent Calendar Day marks the official start to the holiday season and celebrates the day Advent calendars start going on sale at Aldi stores. The 2021 lineup […]
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Stater Bros. Markets Helps Believe Walk Raise More Than $1.2M
The annual Believe Walk, co-founded by Annie Sellas, Cathy Stockton and the late Nancy Varner along with Stater Bros. Charities, went virtual for a second year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that did not stop it from achieving a record-breaking fundraising milestone. Because of the efforts and generosity of Believe Walk fundraisers, donors and […]
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Largest Ice Cream Sandwich Earns Hy-Vee Second World Record
On Oct. 22, the Hy-Vee store in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, created the world’s largest ice cream sandwich. The record was attempted to kick off Hy-Vee’s commitment to donate 5 million meals to help families in need across the Midwest this holiday season. This was the retailer’s second Guinness World Record. On June 24, in Blue Springs, Missouri, […]
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Giant Food Offers Limited-Time 24 Days Of Wine Advent Calendar
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has released its limited-time 24 Days of Wine Advent Calendar. The product, available in November at select Giant stores in Virginia, provides customers a special opportunity to taste different styles of wine in a specially curated and versatile assortment. The assortment includes varietals ranging from pinot noir and rosé to sauvignon […]
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Kroger’s Home Chef Surpasses $1B In Annual Sales
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. and Home Chef say the meal solutions brand reached $1 billion in annual sales. Founded in 2013 by Pat Vihtelic, Home Chef merged with Kroger in 2018. Since then, Kroger and Home Chef have advanced the availability of mealtime shortcuts and solutions and offered new product innovations. “Kroger’s commitment to […]