Weis Markets held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 3 to officially open the 210,000-s.f. expansion of its distribution center in Milton, Pennsylvania. The expansion, which brings the distribution center size to 1.3 million s.f., provides additional dairy, deli and cold storage (frozen foods) capacity and further streamlines the growing company’s supply chain, Weis says. “With […]
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Instacart, Lowes Foods Partner For Same-Day Delivery In North Carolina
Instacart, a national on-demand grocery delivery service, has entered into a partnership with Lowes Foods to bring same-day delivery to more than 350,000 North Carolina households in the Raleigh-Durham area. Instacart customers in Raleigh-Durham now can purchase groceries from Lowes Foods by visiting instacart.com or downloading the Instacart app to fill their virtual carts—with everything […]
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Yesway Creates Culinary Innovation And Research Chef Role
Carlos Acevedo has joined the convenience store chain Yesway as culinary innovation and research chef. In this newly created role, Acevedo will be responsible for identifying current and forward-looking food trends, driving new food initiatives for the chain, and creating food concepts unique to the Yesway brand. “We are pleased to welcome Carlos to the […]
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Tyson Eliminating 450 Jobs, Boosts 2017 Guidance
Tyson Foods has unveiled plans to cut approximately 450 positions, primarily from its corporate offices in Springdale, Arkansas; Chicago; and Cincinnati. “We’re grateful to everyone who has contributed to the company’s success, and we’re thankful for their time with Tyson Foods,” said Tom Hayes, Tyson’s president and CEO. “These are hard decisions, but I believe […]
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Patriarch Oral Edwards, GES Founder, Passes Away In Arkansas
He was a confidant of the future President Bill Clinton and with his wife twice met Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Not bad for “a couple of folks from Arkansas.” Mr. Oral Winston Edwards, 87, of Forrest City, Arkansas, passed away Sept. 29. A self-made man, Mr. Edwards founded GES Inc., which today operates stores […]
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Changes Are Coming To NEW As Technology, Financial Industries Approached
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Southwest & Midwest Sarah Alter took over as president of the Network of Executive Women (NEW) on June 5. She may be new to the organization, but not to its ideals. She has had a penchant for helping women and diverse leaders advance throughout her career, which fits perfectly with NEW’s vision to […]
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Ahold Promotes Teal Pumpkin Project For Allergy-Safe Halloween
Ahold USA’s Stop & Shop, Giant Food and Giant-Martin’s stores are the exclusive grocery partners on the East Coast for the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) Teal Pumpkin Project. The project’s goal is to help shoppers become more aware of food allergies and ensure safe choices for children this Halloween. Shoppers will find special Teal Pumpkin Project […]
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Two New York Wegmans Earn Grocery Stewardship Certification
Two Wegmans stores recently achieved Manomet’s Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC) at two of its stores in Pittsford and Canandaigua, New York. The certification recognizes the grocer’s commitment to operational best practices that reduce a store’s environmental impact and save resources. The Canandaigua store has the distinction of being the highest point recipient out of the […]