Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Acquires 3 Former Winn-Dixie Stores In AL

On Nov. 6, Food City opened three recently acquired former Winn-Dixie locations in Alabama. The rebranded stores, each of which is 44,000 square feet, are located in:  Jasper, AL (2405 U.S. Highway 78 East) Trussville, AL (465 Main St.) Fultondale, AL (1721 Highway 31 North) ‘”Winn-Dixie has served the community for a number of years, […]

Posted inMarketing News, News, The Kroger Co., West

MasterChef Loyalty Campaign To Launch At QFC Stores

Quality Food Centers (QFC), a banner of The Kroger Co. with 58 supermarkets in the Pacific Northwest, has added a new earn-and-redeem component to its “More Taste. Less Waste.” loyalty campaign. With the addition, QFC customers earn digital points that can be redeemed for MasterChef kitchenware. The campaign marks QFC’s second collaboration with TCC, a global […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Lowes Foods, News, Southeast

Lowes Foods Provides 780K Meals To Families Through Sharing Campaign

Lowes Foods and the Healthy Family Project are partnering for the annual Season of Sharing campaign, an initiative that celebrates better-for-you brands and supports families facing food insecurity. This year’s campaign will help provide 780,000 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Inter-Faith […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News

Fareway Relocates Store In Eldora, IA

Fareway Meat & Grocery has opened a new 11,000-square-foot store at 1325 Edgington Ave. in Eldora, Iowa, which replaces the previous location across the street. “This new store represents our continued investment in Eldora and the surrounding communities,” said Reynolds Cramer, CEO of Fareway Stores Inc. “Fareway has proudly served Eldora since 1988, and we’re […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast

Food Lion Invests $484M To Upgrade 153 Stores In Charlotte, NC Area

With a $484 million capital investment, Food Lion is enhancing the customer shopping experience with 153 remodeled stores throughout the greater Charlotte market area (DMA), which includes multiple towns and cities across North and South Carolina. “Charlotte is a special market for us because it’s our hometown,” said Food Lion President Greg Finchum. “Every enhancement […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, C-Store News, Corporate Store News, Food Lion, National, Publix Super Markets, Tops Friendly Markets

Retailers Commemorate Veterans Day With Discounts, Fundraisers

As Veterans Day approaches, retailers are taking the opportunity to honor those who have served our country. Many are offering exclusive discounts and promotions for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. In addition, retailers are also implementing creative ways to show their appreciation, such as in-store displays, online campaigns and partnerships with local veteran […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News, The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co., Instacart Invest In AI To Simplify Customer Experiences

The Kroger Co. has expanded its relationship with Instacart to innovate the customer digital shopping experience. This reaffirms Instacart as Kroger’s primary delivery fulfillment partner online and through the app. Together, the companies also will open new opportunities for CPG companies to reach customers with messages and offers through engagement and retail media options. Kroger […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News

AWG, Kellogg’s Expand Athletic Opportunities For Middle Schoolers

Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger initiative have joined with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) to donate $32,500 through DonorsChoose to help schools like Turner Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas, keep students active and engaged through athletics. Since its launch in 2019, Tony the Tiger and Mission Tiger has expanded access to […]