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 […]
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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 inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Give 265K Free Reusable Bags On Earth Day
On Earth Day, April 22, H-E-B will give away up to 265,000 free reusable bags to customers across Texas. Customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag. Since 2008, H-E-B has given out more than three million reusable […]
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 […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. Expanding Paperbird Blue Line
Wakefern Food Corp. is expanding its Paperbird Blue line, part of the cooperative’s Paperbird Own Brands of cleaning and paper products. The new product line features soaps and detergents that are plant-based, allergen-free and do not have dyes, fragrances, parabens and phthalates. They also include recycled packaging. Some products carry the voluntary USDA Certified Biobased […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI Selects Samsara To Accelerate Fleet Safety, Sustainability
To achieve new sustainability and safety progress, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has adopted Samsara vehicle telematics, asset gateways, environmental monitors and video-based safety. “The safety, efficiency and sustainability improvements UNFI will make with Samsara will help us change our business for the better,” said Gregory Tieder, senior director of corporate logistics at the Providence, Rhode […]