Posted inIndependent Store News, Lowes Foods, Southeast

Lowes Foods’ Growth Strategy Includes Adding, Remodeling Stores

Lowes Foods opened a new location July 25 in Aiken, South Carolina. This expansion marks the grocer’s first entry into the greater Augusta, Georgia, market and falls in line with its growth strategy to invest in new stores and remodel older locations. As part of the strategy, Alex Lee Retail, Lowes Foods’ parent company, is […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, Save A Lot

Save A Lot Joins DoorDash Marketplace For Delivery

Save A Lot has partnered with DoorDash to add more than 400 of its stores to the company’s delivery marketplace. In addition, later this year, participating Save A Lot stores will support SNAP/EBT payment capabilities on DoorDash for on-demand delivery of SNAP-eligible groceries. DoorDash provides access to everything in local communities, including groceries, retail, flowers […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast

Food City Holds Grand Reopening In Maynardville, TN

Food City company officials hosted a grand reopening celebration July 24 for the newly expanded and remodeled Food City in Maynardville, Tennessee. “Our customers will find the same smiling faces, top quality products, exceptional customer service and competitive pricing they have come to expect from Food City, along with some exciting new services and conveniences,” […]

Posted inGelson's, Albertsons, Executive News, West

Gelson’s Markets Appoints New COO, CMO To Lead Strategic Growth Initiatives

Gelson’s Markets has appointed John Barker as chief operations officer (COO) and Rick Williams as chief merchandising and marketing officer. This move comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team and drive future growth. “John and Rick bring decades of expertise and a deep understanding of the Southern California grocery […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market’s 2023 Impact Report Highlights Agriculture

Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has released its second annual Impact Report, which provides an in-depth look at the company’s investments in reducing waste, championing climate-smart agriculture, empowering its employees, sourcing its products and strengthening the communities in which it operates. “With our purpose to nourish people and the planet as our North Star, we […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Lands Naming Rights For Detroit Lions’ Training Facility

The Detroit Lions professional football team has named its headquarters and training facility the Meijer Performance Center as part of an expanded partnership with the Michigan-based grocery retailer. “We are excited to further solidify our partnership with Meijer by proudly displaying their name on our team training facility,” said Lions President and CEO Rod Wood. […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Becomes Official Partner Of Carolina Ascent FC

Food Lion has become the official grocer partner of the Carolina Ascent Football Club, with the organizations sharing details of their collaboration July 24. This mark’s Food Lion’s first partnership with a women’s professional sports organization. Carolina Ascent is one of the eight inaugural franchises of the United Soccer League’s Super League. Carolina Ascent and Food […]

Posted inBig Y Foods, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology

Big Y’s New Pharmacy Mobile App Aims To Simplify Health Journey

Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has introduced a new pharmacy mobile app, a suite of tools to support customers’ health journeys. Launched in June and designed for ease of use, the app helps simplify the healthcare experience, allowing users to manage their health or that of their loved ones, including pets.  It boasts a variety features including:  […]