Food City has pledged $700,000 in contributions for the 2018-2019 school year as part of its School Bucks Challenge. The challenge kicked off in late August and will continue through May 7, 2019. To participate, shoppers can link their Food City ValuCard to the school of their choice online at foodcity.com/schoolbucks or at the checkout […]
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Food City, founded in 1955 by Jack C. Smith, currently headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, initially began its operations in Grundy, Virginia. The company’s primary business model revolves around providing customers with a comprehensive selection of groceries, fresh produce, meats, and household items at competitive prices.
Food City distinguishes itself through its strong emphasis on community engagement, supporting local farmers and producers whenever possible. Additionally, the company is known for its commitment to customer service and convenience, offering services such as in-store pharmacies, delis, and bakeries. With a focus on delivering value and quality to its customers, the brand has expanded its reach over the years and now operates over 130 locations across the southeastern United States.
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Food City Celebrates Phoenix Storeâs Grand Reopening This Week
Shoppers who frequent the Food City location at 7th Avenue and Southern in south Phoenix, Arizona, can join in the storeâs weeklong grand reopening celebration from July 4 through July 11. After undergoing a major remodel, the grocery store chain will deliver live mariachi music, giveaways, and more as it introduces new and expanded features to […]
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Arkansas Edwards Stores Roll Out New Websites Through Freshop
Freshop Inc. has developed new websites for select Edwards Food Giant and Edwards Cash Saver stores. The new sites were designed to make the grocery shopping experience easier for customers in 11 Arkansas locations, says the company. They will include features like online shopping, list building, a full catalog of products, clickable weekly circulars, recipes and more. Edwards Food […]
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Food City Adds Two More Curbside Pickup Locations
Food City has been offering GoCart curbside pickup at select stores since late 2015, and the southeastern grocer is still working to expand the service, most recently adding a store in Elizabethton, Tennessee, and Big Stone Gap, Virginia. âAt Food City, weâre always looking for ways to bring added value and convenience to our shoppers,â […]
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TGCSA Celebrates Sunday Sales Victory Ahead Of June Convention
In April, the Tennessee General Assembly passed, and Gov. Bill Haslam signed, legislation that will allow retail food stores to sell wine on Sundays. The new law, which was sponsored by Sen. Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) and Rep. Gerald McCormick (R-Chattanooga), paves the way for Sunday wine sales in grocery stores beginning in January 2019. When […]
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Food City Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Remodeled Tucson Store
Food City hosted a grand reopening for its newly remodeled store at 1225 W. St. Mary’s Road in Tucson, Arizona, last week. The festivities ran from Wednesday, April 4 through Sunday, April 8. During the fiesta-themed celebrations, customers got a first-hand look at the refreshed store and its new and expanded offerings. They also had […]
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The Produce Moms Taps Former Kroger Staffer As Brand Ambassador
The Produce Moms (TPM), a community of fresh produce advocates, hopes to grow its brand recognition and reach with the addition of food blogger Candace Wylie to its team. In her new role, Wylie will be working with TPM founder Lori Taylor as a brand ambassador to support the companyâs initiatives and activities. In a […]
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Food City Will Celebrate New Look At Tucson, Arizona, Store Jan. 10
Food City is celebrating its newly remodeled store at 1740 W. Ajo Way in Tucson, Arizona, with a grand reopening event on Wednesday, Jan. 10. The newly remodeled store has festive dĂŠcor and expanded products, service offerings and features, according to Food City, a Bashasâ banner. They include: An expanded bakery department, which features pan […]