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H-E-B Launches Donation Campaign For Ukraine Humanitarian Relief

San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and Central Market stores across Texas have launched an in-store donation campaign to raise funds to support Save the Children. Save the Children is an organization working to meet the urgent needs of affected children and their families in Ukraine and across the region. At checkout, customers can support Save the Children […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast, Sustainability News

Publix Employees Go Green For Week Of Service

During its week of service March 20-26, more than 6,200 Publix employees across the company’s operating areas will be volunteering at over 220 state parks and nonprofit organizations focused on environmental sustainability. Launched in 2015, Publix Serves is one of the company’s community programs uniting its more than 230,000 associates in community service efforts. “Our […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, National, The Kroger Co.

Kroger, NVIDIA To Release AI-Enabled Applications And Services

The Kroger Co. and NVIDIA have announced a collaboration to reimagine the shopping experience using AI-enabled applications and services. Kroger and NVIDIA will build an AI lab and demonstration center to expand Kroger’s freshness initiatives, improve shipping logistics and create a better shopping experience in stores through digital twin simulations — virtual models designed to […]

Posted inSnacks Brands, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Rip Van Launches At All Food Lion Locations

New York-based Rip Van and its flagship product, the Rip Van Wafel, will now be carried in all 1,100 Food Lion stores across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. “Being invited to be part of the Food Lion family is an achievement that we are extremely proud of,” said Jim Low, president of Rip Van. “Our brand’s commitment […]

Posted inCostco Wholesale, Beverage News, Home Page Slider, West

Jones Soda Fountain Syrup Expands Distribution To Costco Locations

Seattle-based Jones Soda Co. has secured a new placement for its Root Beer bag-in-box cane sugar syrup with all Costco Business Centers across the U.S., further expanding the company’s presence in the foodservice channel. The listing introduces the Jones fountain beverage program to Costco’s large members-only wholesale clientele, including restaurants, bars, convenience stores, offices and other […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Begins Donation Program To Support Ukraine Humanitarian Efforts

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is launching a register donation program to allow customers and associates to help people affected by the Ukraine crisis. “Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine,” said Dwaine Stevens, Publix director of community relations. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to provide a way for our customers and associates to help support the […]

Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Participates In ‘Test To Treat’ COVID-19 At The Little Clinics

Kroger Atlanta Health Division, one healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is supporting the Biden administration’s “Test to Treat” initiative for patients exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 at all 225 The Little Clinic Locations located in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia and Georgia. Following a positive COVID-19 test at The Little Clinic, patients […]

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Albertsons Market Named Sponsor Of WiseChoice Foods Pizza Run

WiseChoice Foods has chosen Albertsons Market to be the title sponsor of the 2022 WisePies Pizza Run to be held May 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Albertsons Market has been a retail partner of WisePies Pizza, carrying the frozen pizza product line for nearly two years. It is operated by United Supermarkets with 95 stores […]