The Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has distributed more than $400,000 in grants to 160 nonprofit organizations across the retailer’s 10-state footprint. The grants will support the organizations’ efforts to combat food insecurity and provide nutritional education to their communities. A full list of organizations receiving the grants can be downloaded here. […]
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Stryve Foods Makes U.S. Tennis Pro Fritz Brand Ambassador
Plano, Texas-based Stryve Foods Inc. has partnered with Taylor Fritz, an American tennis professional, as its newest brand ambassador. The 24-year-old Fritz is currently the Association of Tennis Professionals’ No. 23 ranked tennis player ahead of his competition in men’s singles at the 2022 Australian Open. Through this partnership, Fritz hopes to help educate consumers […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Davidson And Lanoue Join WAFC Board Of Directors
The Lakewood, California-based Western Association of Food Chains has elected Gineal Davidson of The Albertons Companies and Chris Lanoue of Albertsons-Portland Division to its board of directors during its Jan. 15 meeting in La Quinta, California. “We are so excited to welcome two incredible industry leaders to the WAFC Board of Directors,” said Greg McNiff, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Sendik's
Sendik’s Food Market Will Open New Location In Oconomowoc, WI
Sendik’s Food Markets will open its newest store at 1408 Summit Ave. in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, this fall. The new 60,000-square-foot store will bring an array of fresh and homemade products to shoppers. “Along with the City of Oconomowoc, I have had a vision for this development for years,” said Stu Wangard of Wangard Partners, the […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Location In Dunwoody, GA
Publix Super Markets will open a new store location in the Perimeter Marketplace center in Dunwoody, Georgia. The grand opening will occur at 7 a.m. on Jan. 26. This 25,000-square-foot store will bring more than 100 new jobs to the area. The store will have traditional grocery, dairy and frozen food departments along with full-service […]
Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southeast
CitrusAd Hires Williamson As SVP Of Client Development
St. Petersburg, Florida-based CitrusAd has hired Mark Williamson as SVP of client development, marking a change in career paths from retailer to supplier side. Over the last 10 years, Williamson has built and scaled retail media programs inside two multinational retailers, Sam’s Club and Ahold Delhaize USA. Empowered as an intrapreneur at both, Williamson converted […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer Commits To 50% Carbon Emission Reduction Goal by 2025
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has committed to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2025. This is an effort to outpace science-based targets by implementing more sustainable operations. Rooted in the company’s mission to be a good neighbor, Meijer integrates environmental sustainability into daily operations and said it is committed to continuous improvement through […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Releases 10 Food Trend Predictions For 2022
The 2022 Food Trends Report, which predicts emerging food trends, consumer behaviors and popular items for the year ahead, has been released by The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. This fourth-annual report centers on the continued dominance of at-home meals, powered by convenience, affordability, social gatherings and the desire for sustainable and nutrient-rich food items. Kroger’s […]