Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Latest News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

End Of An Era For Foothills IGA In Georgia

Nestled at the base of the Appalachian Mountains in northern Georgia sits the aptly named Foothills IGA, which has been serving the nearby communities of Big Canoe and Marble Hill for 21 years.  Former owners Jeff and Sandy Downing, who recently retired, committed themselves to exemplary customer service, quality food and connection with their customers. […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

The Kroger Co. Awards $300K In Scholarships To 120 Students

Cincinatti-based The Kroger Co. Foundation has named the Kroger Scholars for the 2023-24 academic year, awarding $300,000 to 120 students. All scholars are the children of Kroger employees and receive $2,500 toward any accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational program. Launched in 2008, the Kroger Scholars Program has awarded more than $4.8 million […]

Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest

New COO Among Three Promotions At Hugo’s

Citing their knowledge and experience as key assets to the company, Grand Forks, North Dakota-based Hugo’s Family Marketplace shared several company promotions, including Allen Jackson to COO. In his new role, Jackson will be responsible for Hugo’s overall operations. He will work with the fresh directors, area directors, human resources, procurement, pricing and loss prevention. […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast

BJ’s Bringing Third Store To Volunteer State

BJ’s Wholesale Club third location in Tennessee – and its 244th nationwide – will be built in Goodlettsville, joining sites in La Vergne (opened in spring) and Mt. Juliet (coming this fall). The Goodlettsville store will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site, offering members lower fuel prices, with the opportunity to earn additional savings through BJ’s […]

Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Midwest

Dollar General Opens Distribution Center In Blair, NE

Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its distribution center in Blair, Nebraska, on Aug. 19 with employees, their families and elected officials. The grand opening ceremony included a donation to Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph’s Coat. The Dollar General Blair distribution center is the company’s first dual facility combining the efficiencies of traditional and […]

Posted inCoborn's, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Midwest

Coborn’s President, COO Meyer To Retire, Successor Named

St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. President and COO Dave Meyer will retire, effective Dec. 31, the company has announced.  David Best has been named Meyer’s successor, effective Aug. 21. He has joined the company as COO and as a member of the Coborn’s Inc. Board of Directors. Upon Meyer’s retirement at the end of the year, […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest

Smithfield, Kroger Donate 30K Pounds Of Food To Nonprofit

Smithfield Foods, in partnership with Kroger, donated 30,000 pounds of protein to Gleaners Food Bank to help fight hunger in central Indiana.  The donation, which included Smithfield bacon and ham, will provide 120,000 servings to food insecure people in Gleaners’ 21-county service area. Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas […]

Posted inExecutive News, Bravo Supermarkets, Northeast

Krasdale Foods Promotes Carson To Director Of Marketing

New York-based Krasdale Foods has promoted Jenn Carson, its former social media and digital content manager, as director of marketing at Alpha 1 Marketing, Krasdale’s merchandising and marketing affiliate. Carson joined Alpha 1 Marketing two years ago, bringing with her a decade of experience in marketing strategy, brand management, social media and influencer marketing. “Since […]