Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast, Sustainability News

Publix Employees Go Green For Week Of Service

During its week of service March 20-26, more than 6,200 Publix employees across the company’s operating areas will be volunteering at over 220 state parks and nonprofit organizations focused on environmental sustainability. Launched in 2015, Publix Serves is one of the company’s community programs uniting its more than 230,000 associates in community service efforts. “Our […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Named A ‘Most Trusted Company’ By Newsweek

Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has been featured as the top supermarket in the retail space in Newsweek’s list of “America’s Most Trusted Companies 2022.” Southeastern Grocers is ranked third among 32 businesses and is one of 400 U.S. companies recognized for customer and employee trust. This award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Roth’s Fresh Markets Acquires Chuck’s Produce And Street Market

Salem, Oregon-based Roth’s Fresh Markets has acquired the Vancouver, Washington retailer, Chuck’s Produce and Street Market.  Chuck’s Produce and Street Market operates two locations in Vancouver’s Mill Plain and Salmon Creek communities and has built its success on a commitment to providing fresh, local food with a focus on friendly neighborhood service.   Chuck’s Produce and […]

Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Death Wish Coffee Co. Launches Limited Edition Blend And Packaging

Saratoga Springs, New York-based Death Wish Coffee Co. has launched a new blend called “Run the Day” that combines Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee beans with Indian Robusta to create a complex, medium roast coffee. This marks the launch of the first-ever Grind for Good blend, which will support the Girls Gotta Run Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Retail Business Services Hosts First Innovation Discovery Days

Quincy, Massachusetts-based Retail Business Services has wrapped its first Innovation Discovery Days where employees from Retail Business Services’ Retail Innovation Center of Excellence and IT, alongside colleagues from ADUSA Supply Chain, Peapod Digital Labs and each of Ahold Delhaize USA’s local brands, evaluated solutions from 17 start-ups for their potential to enhance the omnichannel retail experience.  “As […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

The Fresh Market Launches First Rewards Program

Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has unveiled its first rewards program called “The Ultimate Loyalty Experience.” Guests of The Fresh Market can join the company’s rewards program to “Sign up & Save,” receiving exclusive savings on products, earn rewards and can get a free slice of birthday cake during their birthday month. Available in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Weee! Raises $425M In Series E Round Financing

Fremont, California-based Weee! has secured $425 million in Series E financing led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Greyhound Capital also participated in this round alongside the company’s existing investors. The capital will be used to expand Weee!’s platform offering across new and existing ethnicities, and scale grocery and food delivery services to new geographies providing more […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

AWG Reports Annual Reports At Shareholders Meeting

Kansas City-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. reported record consolidated company sales of $10.8 billion, an increase of 1.68 percent on a comparable basis over 2020 and distributed $247 million in year-end patronage, following the AWG Annual Shareholders Meeting on March 21.  AWG’s cooperative sales were $9.8 billion, up 1.39 percent. The total distribution of cooperative benefits […]