Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Adds To-Go Services At 35 More Stores

Food Lion has expanded its to-go grocery pickup service to 35 additional stores in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.  With the addition of these stores, the retailer now offers to-go pickup or home delivery across about 90 percent of its 10-state operating area.  Food Lion, which plans […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Association News, National

Google Cloud Executive To Keynote FMI Midwinter Conference

Jose Luis-Gomes, managing director of retail and CPG with Google Cloud, will give a keynote address on artificial intelligence and future applications for food industry C-suite executives during FMI’s 2024 Midwinter Executive Conference. “Nearly one in four food retailers and two out of three suppliers are currently using AI for their business solutions,” said Leslie […]

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

BJ’s To Open New Clubs Dec. 15 In Ohio, Tennessee

BJ’s Wholesale Club will open two new clubs Dec. 15: one at 8425 Orange Centre Dr. in Lewis Center, Ohio, and another at 181 Adams Lane in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Both clubs have a BJ’s gas location on-site, offering regular, premium and diesel fuels. The locations have partnered with nonprofit organizations in the local communities […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Recognizes 12 Employees With Highest Company Honors

Publix has announced the 12 employees who have been recognized as recipients of the 2023 George W. Jenkins Award and the 2023 President’s Award. These company leaders were honored at this year’s annual Publix retail operations conference Nov. 16-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. George W. Jenkins Award The George W. Jenkins […]

Posted inAssociation News, Hugo's Family Marketplace, Midwest

7 Minnesota Grocers Named Retailer Of Year Recipients

Seven grocers who promote locally grown and produced products have been named a 2024 Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Minnesota Grown program, in partnership with the Minnesota Grocers Association.  This year’s winners include:  Northwest: Hugo’s Family Marketplace, East Grand Forks; Northeast: Chris’ Food Center, Sandstone; West Central: Elden’s Fresh Foods, […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Opening Fairfax Market Jan. 16 In Cleveland

Meijer plans to open Fairfax Market, its first small-format neighborhood concept store outside of Michigan, on Jan. 16 at 2190 E. 105th St. in Cleveland. Located in the Cleveland Innovation District, the 40,000-square-foot market will address food insecurity, support economic development and provide a grocery destination for residents of Fairfax and other neighborhoods, as well […]

Posted inHy-Vee, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest

Hy-Vee, Hormel Foods Giving Away Holiday Hams

Hy-Vee Inc. is continuing its annual partnership with Hormel Foods, food pantries and local first responders to give away 5,000 Hormel Cure 81 Hams this season across the grocer’s eight-state region. Part of Hy-Vee’s “Hams for the Holidays” program, the initiative will provide 25,000 meals through 10 Feeding America member food banks in the Midwest. […]