ShopRite Partners In Caring is marking its 25th anniversary by raising money and awareness around food insecurity with the annual Cheerios contest. The long-running fundraiser, in partnership with Cheerios maker General Mills, encourages ShopRite stores to compete to raise money to curb hunger in local communities. Associates from participating ShopRite stores who raise the most […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway Breaks Ground On New Store In Granger, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 30 for a new 21,000-square-foot store at the corner of State and Oak streets in Granger, Iowa. “Upon opening, as people enter Granger, they will be greeted by their neighborhood Fareway,” said CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We are excited to join the Granger community. We want to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Harris Teeter Begins Donation Campaign For Hurricane Relief Efforts
Harris Teeter has begun a customer-facing round-up campaign to support disaster relief efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Through Oct. 28, customers can round up their purchase to the nearest whole dollar at checkout to benefit the American Red Cross. One hundred percent of funds donated will go to the Red Cross, which is […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Promotes Porter To VP
SpartanNash has promoted Kristen Porter to VP, associate general counsel and compliance officer. She will oversee the company’s compliance efforts, including its food safety team. In addition, she will continue to manage the work of the licensing team. As compliance officer, Porter will lead the continued design, development and implementation of the company’s compliance structure […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National
Report: Delivery Helps SNAP Customers Access Groceries
DoorDash has released the results of an independent survey of SNAP consumers titled “How Online Grocery Delivery with SNAP Broadens Food Access Across the U.S.,” which demonstrates that grocery delivery increases access to nutritious food, saves time and makes it easier for consumers to purchase affordable meals. DoorDash also announced increased SNAP/EBT availability with new merchants […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Bravo Supermarkets, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Holds First IT Training Palooza
SpartanNash hosted its first IT Training Palooza this week, bringing together more than 300 employees from across the country to explore technology trends and leading innovation to reshape the grocery industry. “Being ‘People First’ includes providing our associates with development opportunities that allow them to gain hands-on experience with new-to-world technology that sharpens their skills […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Market Provides 3.4M Meals To Feeding America
Fresh Thyme Market has made a donation of more than $250,000 – the equivalent of more than 2.6 million meals – to Feeding America and other local food banks throughout the Midwest. “Since day one, Fresh Thyme has proudly invested time and money as a means to foster healthier families and reduce hunger in our local communities across the Midwest,” […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Hosts Charitable Initiatives, Fundraising Events
Northgate González Market is supporting its local communities through a series of charitable initiatives taking place during September. The independent grocer recently joined forces with vendor partner Keurig Dr Pepper to assemble more than 500 care packages to uplift the spirits of children and their families fighting cancer at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). […]