The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation celebrated its Sprouting Healthy Communities Day on Sept. 6, with all 450 of the grocer’s locations hosting live in-store check presentations, awarding $3.3 million in donations to more than 550 local nonprofit partners and schools. “This in-store event created a powerful moment of connection across the country as our team […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Southeast
Detwiler’s Farm Market To Open New DC In Palmetto, FL
Detwiler’s Farm Market will open a new warehouse and distribution center Sept. 29 at Florida International Tradeport in Palmetto, Florida. Spanning nearly one mile along Interstate-75 at the U.S. 301 interchange, the tradeport is a 2 million-square-foot industrial park. Detwiler’s 133,000-square-foot facility will serve as the hub for the family-owned grocery chain’s six grocery stores, creating […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Charities Donates $15M To Fight Hunger
Publix, together with its employees and Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC), is marking Hunger Action Month by donating $15 million to more than 400 food banks and nonprofits, including 40 Feeding America partners, in its eight-state operating area. The funding will support initiatives such as weekend backpack programs, food pantries and meal delivery services. A […]
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IGA, SHOPtoCOOK Offer Independent Grocers Next-Gen Digital Solutions
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has partnered with SHOPtoCOOK to bring its full suite of customer engagement tools to IGA member stores. SHOPtoCOOK is an independent-focused provider of customized websites, mobile experiences and accessible in-store interactive media integrated to the top loyalty/digital coupon programs. A highlight of the partnership will grant IGA member stores access to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnuck Family To Purchase Skogen’s Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers
The 1939 Group Inc., owned by the Schnuck family, will purchase 100 percent of the shares of the Wisconsin-based parent company of Skogen’s Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers Inc., according to an announcement by Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets Inc. The purchase includes shares held by Mark Skogen, CEO of Festival Foods […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, Executive News, News, Northeast
Big Y Appoints 4 To Director Roles
The Big Y Foods Inc. Board of Directors has announced the following appointments: Caroline Cuzeau, director of financial planning and analysis; Anita Giroux, director of IT infrastructure; Morgan Spencer, director of retail marketing; and Beth Young, district director. “At Big Y, we take pride in supporting the development and growth of our team members as […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Anniversary Issues, Associated Grocers, Inc., News, Southeast
With New Leadership Team At Helm, AG Has ‘Same Goal In Mind’
In announcing David Politz’ appointment this spring as president and CEO of Associated Grocers Inc. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Daphne Lamendola, who chairs AG’s board of directors, cited his “unwavering dedication, strategic vision and forward-thinking leadership” that will continue to guide the company toward sustained growth and success. Politz has been with AG since 1985, […]
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NGA Foundation Awards 23 Scholarships
The NGA Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit arm of the National Grocers Association, has announced the 23 recipients of its annual scholarship program, awarded to students planning careers in the grocery industry. “Investing in students through scholarships is one of the most powerful ways the NGA Foundation can help secure the future of the independent grocery […]