Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, SpartanNash, Sustainability News

SpartanNash Expands Plastic Bag Recycling For Earth Day

SpartanNash is joining forces with Home Repair Services and Trex Co. to transform recycled plastic grocery bags from its stores into five accessible home ramps for local veterans with disabilities in honor of Earth Day. “The upcycling of plastic bags into accessible ramps for veterans with disabilities is a ‘People First’ program that gives our nation’s heroes the gift of […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Corporate Store News, National

Kroger, Albertsons Share Updated Divestiture Plan With C&S

The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies have amended their agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers for the sale of assets in connection with their proposed merger previously announced on Oct. 14. This amended package modifies and builds on the initial divestiture package that was announced on Sept. 8. The amended divestiture package responds to concerns raised by federal and state antitrust regulators […]

Posted inFresh Thyme, Bakery News, Midwest

Fresh Thyme Searches For Best ‘Better-For-You’ Birthday Cake

Fresh Thyme Market is giving local bakeries the chance to win $10,000 in celebration of its 10th birthday. The grocer, a specialty natural foods and grocery retailer with 70 stores in 10 states throughout the Midwest, is inviting bakeries to submit fresh, better-for-you cake recipes for a chance to be named the brand’s official 10th birthday […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Independent Store News, Southwest

Natural Grocers To Celebrate Grand Re-Opening At New OKC Location

Natural Grocers is relocating its Oklahoma City – North May store to a newly remodeled space on May 2, at 5903 Northwest Expressway in Warr Acres. The current store, located at 7013 N May Ave., Oklahoma City, will close at 5 p.m. on April 29 to complete the relocation process. Natural Grocers’ good4u Crew will kick off the grand relocation festivities at 8:15 […]

Posted inMeijer, Midwest

Meijer Donates $250K To Industrial Sewing, Innovation Center

Meijer has donated $250,000 to the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC), a Detroit-based, national nonprofit organization. ISAIC focuses on training the next generation of textile and apparel manufacturing industry talent through an innovative curriculum that combines technical skills, soft skills and digital literacy. Its work, in partnership with local employers, creates pathways to sustainable careers […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Continues To Solidify Presence In Florida

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has opened a new store at 11341 Normandy Blvd. in Jacksonville, Florida. The grocer previously opened two new supermarkets April 18 in the Sunshine State – 19050 Corkscrew Road in Estero and 7655 Stadium Parkway in Melbourne – and also reopened its store at 81 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Publix adds these […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Concludes Special Olympics In-Store Fundraiser

SpartanNash’s annual in-store foundation for Special Olympics, which ran March 20-April 6, collected $240,000 from community members and the SpartanNash Foundation. Donations support Special Olympics athletes in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Funds raised in each state go to the corresponding local Special Olympics affiliate. “We are proud […]