For the eighth consecutive year, Giant Food will be the title sponsor of the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, which is set for June 24-25 in Washington D.C. Now in its 31st year, the event benefits USO National Capital District, the Capital Area Food Bank and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area. […]
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Posted inBashas', Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, West
Bashas’ Promotes Steve Mayer To President
In a letter shared with The Shelby Report, The Raley’s Companies has promoted Steve Mayer as president of Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Operating Company. In his new position, Mayer will lead the Bashas’ organization in Arizona and New Mexico, including all store and distribution center operations, as well as sales and merchandising. He will continue to […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Largest Hy-Vee Store To Date Debuts In Gretna, NE
The 135,000-square-foot reimagined grocery store Hy-Vee Inc. has opened in Gretna, Nebraska, is the company’s largest location to date and is accompanied by a 6,300-square-foot Aisles Online grocery delivery and pickup service and an adjacent 4,250-square-foot Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh convenience store. “We are excited to announce the opening of our newest state-of-the-art flagship store […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Tournament Of Champions Raises $13.5M For Texas Charities
The H-E-B Tournament of Champions annually raises millions of dollars to support Texas nonprofits. This year’s event set a record, bringing in $13.5 million. In its 37 years, the organization has generated more than $159 million to support Texas families. As part of its charitable giving this year, the tournament also will make a $1 million […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Harris Teeter Launches Delivery In Baltimore, Greater Maryland
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has launched delivery to customers across Baltimore and throughout greater Maryland. The retailer will deliver fresh products and grocery essentials to customers’ doorsteps by company employees To commemorate the launch, Harris Teeter donated $10,000 to the Maryland Food Bank and launched a fundraising campaign to donate an additional $25 for each eligible grocery […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Adds To Growing List Of Openings In Florida
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets opened a new store in the Westlake Plaza at 16841 Persimmon Blvd. in Westlake, Florida. The 48,388-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a bakery, deli and pharmacy area. “We are excited to welcome our customers to their new store at […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
Two Joe V’s Smart Shops By H-E-B Set For Dallas, TX
H-E-B has shared plans to open two Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B stores in Dallas, the first locations the retailer will open outside the Houston area. H-E-B will build a Joe V’s Smart Shop at 4101 W. Wheatland Road. The other location is planned at 5204 S. Buckner Blvd. The Wheatland store is expected […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Awards $9M In Grants To Hunger Nonprofits
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos., along with the Albertsons Cos. Foundation, observed June 6 as “Nourishing Neighbors Day.” To commemorate the occasion, the foundation announced the recipients of three multiyear Nourishing Neighbors spark grants totaling $9 million to nonprofits that are spearheading programs designed to create long-term solutions for moving people out of food insecurity. “Our grocery stores, […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market Co-President Gives Keynote Address
Miguel González, co-founder of Northgate González, delivered the keynote address May 20 during the multicultural graduation ceremony at the University of La Verne in Anaheim, California. “Share your gifts with the world,” González said. “When you reach the top, remember to be humble and give back to the generations that gave to you and will […]
Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hugo’s Family Marketplace Holds Store Opening In Fosston, MN
Hugo’s Family Marketplace, along with Hugo’s Wine & Spirits and Hugo’s Xpress in Fosston, Minnesota, will be celebrating its grand opening through June 16. On June 9, the store will hold an open house and ribbon cutting from 1-6 p.m. with representatives from the mayor’s office and the EDC of Fosston. The retailer will have samples […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Launches Annual Campaign For Summer Meals
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds has launched its fourth annual “Summers Without Hunger” campaign, which aims to address food insecurity by helping to provide 16 million meals this summer. Through the campaign, which runs through June 27, customers have the opportunity to make a difference by making a $5 cash donation at checkout in-store […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic Partners With Diverse-Owned Businesses
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will feature more than a dozen local diverse-owned restaurants at J. Brewer’s, a premium hospitality experience on the fourth fairway of Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. Throughout tournament week on June 15-18, Meijer will collaborate with local, diverse-owned food and beverage restaurants and vendors to supply experiences for spectators. “Our purpose […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bravo Supermarkets, Northeast
CTown Supermarkets Opens New Location In Manhattan, NY
CTown Supermarkets opened a new location June 2 at 1660 Madison Ave. in Manhattan, New York. The supermarket offers more than 7,000 square feet of groceries for the Spanish Harlem community. The new location expands CTown Supermarkets’ store count within New York City neighborhoods, where the brand was established in 1975. Founded as “true neighborhood supermarkets,” all […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Pharmacies, OrderInsite Solutions Partner For Hurricane Season
Nashville, Tennessee-based OrderInsite, a technology platform for pharmacies to manage, monitor and master their prescription drug inventory, is helping Lakeland, Florida-based Publix pharmacies prepare for hurricane season. OrderInsite’s automated technology will help the grocer implement an action plan at a corporate level so pharmacies in the impacted regions can focus on customers. It’s important for […]
Posted inDairy News, Bakery News, Bravo Supermarkets, Deli News, National
IDDBA Shares Main Stage Lineup For 2023 Show
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has announced the main stage lineup for the association’s flag ship event on June 4-6 in Anaheim, California. “Announcing our main stage lineup always comes with such anticipation and I am honored to make the official announcement,” said Whitney Atkins, VP of marketing for IDDBA. “Without further ado, IDDBA will welcome Padma Lakshmi, Alton Brown and Tom […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Aldi, Midwest
Aldi Introduces Instacart-Powered Virtual Convenience Store
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi has partnered with Instacart to introduce Aldi Express, a virtual convenience store. From convenience items such as prepared foods, snacks and drinks to grocery staples and household essentials, Aldi Express gives customers access to about 2,000 popular ALDI items, delivered in as fast as 30-minutes. Aldi Express convenience delivery is available to […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Shares Plans For First Tennessee Location
BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to open a new club June 14 in La Vergne, Tennessee. The club, at 543 Industrial Blvd., marks the first BJ’s Wholesale Club in Tennessee. This opening will bring the number of U.S. clubs to 238, expanding the company’s footprint to 19 states. The club has a BJ’s Gas location on-site, […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Feature, Southeast
B&W Foods Ownership Preaches ‘Value Of The Piggly Wiggly Brand’
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. has been a part of Jay Welborn’s entire life. Welborn, co-owner of B&W Foods in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has partnered with PWADC for 23 years. His father, Jimmy, the founder of B&W, had previously worked for the distributor beginning in 1980. His late father worked his way up from a retail […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Welch’s Fruit Snacks Introduces Zero Sugar Fruity Bites
Park Ridge, New Jersey-based PIM Brands, the maker of Welch’s Fruit Snacks, has introduced new Welch’s Zero Sugar Fruity Bites. Welch’s Zero Sugar Fruity Bites are 100 percent sugar-free, with 25 percent fewer calories than the original Welch’s Fruit Snacks. The snacks are free of fat, gluten, aspartame and preservatives. With four in 10 shoppers […]
Posted inH-E-B, Feature, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Unveils New E-Commerce Fulfillment Center
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B showcased its new e-commerce fulfillment center May 30 in Plano, Texas. The facility will serve H-E-B’s new stores in north Texas with an automated fulfillment process. This is the company’s first service center of its kind in the area and is set to add 125 jobs, according to Joe Fairchild, facility […]