In the first year of Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co.’s paid membership program, Boost by Kroger Plus, members saved more than $115 million. In its inaugural year, Boost membership enrollments have exceeded the company’s expectations. The savings members experienced drove increased customer engagement across stores, e-commerce channels and fuel centers. The retailer is celebrating with a […]
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Posted inRaley's, Executive News, West
The Raley’s Companies Promotes Minor To VP
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has promoted Chelsea Minor to VP of community impact and public affairs. Since joining the team in 2015, she has represented The Raley’s Companies in the public and political sphere. “Chelsea is an outstanding contributor and thought leader as well as a trusted advisor,” said Keith Knopf, president and […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Acquires Janise’s Supermarket
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Janise’s Supermarket, a local grocery store at 147 Oak Tree Park Drive in Sunset, Louisiana. Janise’s Supermarket has been a cornerstone of the Sunset community for more than 40 years, known for its friendly atmosphere, personalized customer service and a diverse […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Breaks Ground In Huntsville, AL
Food City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony July 12 on a new store in the Owens Cross Roads community of Huntsville, Alabama. The 60,000-square-foot retail supermarket is expected to open early next year and is the first of six stores planned for the Huntsville market. “We are excited to be joining the Owens Cross Roads […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Begins Construction On Third Pflugerville Store
H-E-B has begun construction on a new 127,000-square-foot store in Pflugerville, Texas, that is expected to open in fall 2024. The new H-E-B store will be located at Pflugerville Parkway and State Highway 130. Upon completion, it will become the third H-E-B store in Pflugerville, a community north of Austin. In October 1987, the company […]
Posted inFood City, Retailer of the Year, Southeast
Food City: ‘We’re Nothing Without Our Community Being Successful’
Community involvement is at the center of Food City’s legacy. This year, the company is celebrating a decade of giving more than $60 million to local and national community organizations. Food City, The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Retailer of the Year, partners locally with a variety of nonprofits, including veterans groups, hunger relief organizations, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
Albertsons Market, Market Street Donate $42K To Hunger Nonprofits
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based Albertsons Market and Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Market Street joined The Food Depot and Roadrunner Food Bank for two check presentation ceremonies following a 12-day statewide donate-at-the-register fundraising campaign. Guests and team members combined to raise more than $42,500 to help these organizations fight food insecurity across New Mexico. The fundraiser ran […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Grocers, Inc., Southeast
Associated Grocers Holds Employee Cornhole Tournament
Associated Grocers held its first employee cornhole event June 29 at its company headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Over the last couple of months, employees have teamed up to play cornhole within their departments to form a bracket to play against other Associated Grocers’ winning departmental teams. Retail Operations’ Chris Ordoyne and Corey Hughes slid […]