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). […]

Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest

Hy-Vee Helps Small Businesses During Summit In Kansas City

Hy-Vee hosted more than 400 attendees during its Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Business Summit for small business owners at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The event featured an expo that offered resources for small businesses, learning opportunities through presentations and panel discussions and the chance to discover local brands. One component of the summit involved a […]