The McLeod family is somewhat unique in its business interests. Ricky McLeod’s grandfather has been in the grocery industry since the 1940s. After his death, McLeod’s father, Billy, took over the food retail side and continues in it to this day. In fact, at age 92, he still comes into the office Monday through Friday, […]
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Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Holds ‘Feedys Awards’ For Hunger-Relief
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds honored a select group of food banks, volunteers, community leaders and employees at the eighth annual Food Lion Feeds Feedys Awards. The event celebrates and recognizes people who “exemplify commitment and dedication to help nourish neighbors facing food insecurity.” Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 to address food […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer, Kellogg Partner On Middle School Sports Donation
Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger are partnering with Meijer to make a $55,000 donation through the education nonprofit DonorsChoose to help fund middle school sports projects. Since 2019, Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes have embarked on a mission to give more kids access to the benefits of sports with the launch […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Feature, Southeast
Independents, Down-Home Roots Focus Of Piggly Wiggly Southeast
Building on the brand’s iconic history, C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC (C&S) operates corporate Piggly Wiggly stores while serving independent franchisees under a chain-style model known as Piggly Wiggly Southeast. The grocer offers the selections and assortments of a national chain with the service and customization of a community-based retailer. C&S acquired Piggly Wiggly Carolina, a […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Reopens Hurricane-Impacted Store In Fort Myers Beach, FL
Publix Super Markets has reopened a location at 4791 Estero Blvd. in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, following its closure after Hurricane Ian impacted the area. The 29,425-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a bakery and deli. The reopening provided the grocer an opportunity to […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Completes Acquisition Of DPI Specialty Foods
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has completed the acquisition of DPI Specialty Foods, a distributor across the western U.S., from food and beverage focused private equity firm Arbor Investments. KeHE and DPI will continue to operate as separate entities while the organizations work to implement an integration plan. “Combining KeHE and DPI’s long histories of success and pre-eminent […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Supermarkets Opens New Location In Wichita Falls, TX
The United Family debuted a new United Supermarkets location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and store tour May 23 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Opened to the public on May 24, this store marks the company’s fourth location in the city, in addition to a location in nearby Burkburnett. Now the 98th location for The United Family, this […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Feature, Midwest
Thanks To Piggly Wiggly Midwest, Frank’s Can Be ‘Two Stores In One’
Frank’s Piggly Wiggly started small, beginning in 1981 with 5,000 square feet of space in downtown Elkhorn, Wisconsin. Within a year, however, the company had moved across the street to a location twice that size, according to owners Stephanie, Steve and Frank Lueptow. By 1991, it had outgrown that location. The company decided to build […]