The Meijer Simply Give program surpassed $50 million in donations following contributions from the 2019 spring campaign that coincided with the sixth annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. The spring campaign generated more than $2.5 million for the retailer’s food pantry partners across the Midwest. “We are committed to helping end food insecurity in the Midwest and are thankful for the […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Greensboro, NC, Store Aug. 7
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, making it the fifth Sprouts in the state. Sprouts will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 30,000-s.f. store at 3357 Battleground Avenue before doors open at 7 a.m. The public is invited. The first 200 shoppers will receive 20 percent off their […]
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Repurposing Deli To Meet Shoppers’ Needs
Sponsored content What is deli’s mission? Is it all about price cuts and product specials? Or should deli have a higher purpose? Shoppers have been telling us they want deli to do a better job meeting their needs when they’re short on time and menu ideas.¹ They’ve also asked us to deliver a shopping experience […]
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Lancaster Local, Noluma Team Up To Offer Light-Protected Milk
Noluma International has partnered with Lancaster Local to roll out light-protected packaging that preserves the nutrients, flavor and quality of Lancaster Local’s new organic milk with A2A2 protein. Lancaster Local is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based community of farmers that produce Grade A milk. Research shows that in as little as an hour, retail and other indoor lights such […]
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Boxed Names Former Amazon Executive Its First President
Boxed has tapped former Amazon executive Prentis Wilson as its first president. Founded in 2013, New York-based Boxed delivers warehouse club products direct to consumers. “Boxed brings convenience and savings to on-the-go consumers who don’t have the time, means, or patience to shop at a brick-and-mortar big box club, all with no membership fees,” according […]
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Sprouts To Open West Hollywood, California, Store July 31
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in West Hollywood, California, on Wednesday, July 31. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 25,000-s.f. West Hollywood location at 8550 Santa Monica Boulevard is scheduled before doors open at 7 a.m. The public is invited. The first 200 shoppers will receive 20 percent off their initial total purchase and muffin and […]
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Tops Taps Its Third Woman For Warehouse Leadership Role
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has named Kelly Quigley GM of its Tops Grocery Distribution Center. Quigley becomes the third woman Tops has named to oversee a warehouse facility. In June, Tops announced the promotion of Sandy Macpeek to the role of GM of the Tops Frozen Distribution Facility in West Seneca, New York. […]
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Timewise, Cardtronics Extend Exclusive ATM Service Agreement
Timewise Food Stores, a leading convenience store chain based in Houston, Texas, and Cardtronics, the world’s largest retail ATM operator, have extended their long-standing partnership. Cardtronics will continue to provide complete turnkey ATM services to the entire portfolio of more than 220 Timewise stores. Started in 1982, Timewise Food Stores, a division of Landmark Industries, is […]