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Publix Opens Two New Locations In Tennessee

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has opened two new locations in Tennessee.  The stores, at 445 Highway 109 N. in Lebanon and 1931 Long Hollow Pike in Gallatin, will each have 130 workers.  “We are excited to expand across the region with the opening of our Publix in Lebanon and Gallatin,” said Jared Glover, media relations […]

Posted inMeijer, Albertsons, National, Online Grocery Technology

Uber Expands Meijer Grocery Delivery In Midwest, Southeast

Uber Technologies has announced a new partnership with Meijer to offer on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery for consumers across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Beginning this week, about 250 Meijer locations will be available to shop through the app. Stores will be featured throughout the Uber Eats app during the holiday season and will be included in Uber’s Holiday Shop. […]

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Meijer Deploys Two All-Electric Semitrucks In Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is deploying two of the first all-electric semitrucks outside of California. The retailer operates one of the largest fleets in Michigan with 250 semitrucks and was the first in North America to implement the EPA’s 2010 near-zero emissions standards in 2009. It is also the first nationwide to track the performance of the Freightliner eCascadia semitrucks in […]

Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Harris Teeter Donates $145K To Local Schools Through Program

Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has donated $145,451 to participating schools through its Together in Education program. Together in Education, Harris Teeter’s fundraising program for schools throughout its communities, offers schools three payouts per school year. This is the first of three payouts the company will make to schools during the 2022-23 school year and brings the total […]

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Publix Opens New Locations In Florida, Georgia

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has opened two new locations in the Southeast. The grocer opened a store in the Town Center at 11055 Daryl Carter Parkway in Orlando, Florida, and one in the Eagles Corner Shopping Center at 101 Tormenta Way in Statesboro, Georgia. The 48,387-square-foot stores will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, […]

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Kroger Named On Top 100 Best Places To Work In IT List

Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. has been named to Foundry’s Computerworld 2023 Best Places to Work in IT. The recognition marks the fifth consecutive time that Kroger’s technology and digital team has been recognized by Computerworld for having an innovative workplace culture. Kroger ranks No. 43 among large companies on the 2023 list.  “Our technology and digital teams empower Kroger to serve […]

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Publix Announces Fourth Kentucky Location

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has acquired property for a fourth store in Kentucky. Located at Flat Rock and Shelbyville roads, the store will be its third in Louisville. Plans for the 48,387-square-foot store include a pharmacy and an adjacent Publix Liquors, offering beer, wine and spirits. The store is anticipated to open in the second quarter […]