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KeHE Distributors Celebrates Opening Of Goodyear, AZ Warehouse

Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors celebrated the grand opening of its new half-million square foot warehouse in Goodyear, Arizona, on Dec. 9. The Goodyear community received the first look at the new distribution center during the day, which included a ribbon-cutting, tours of the new facility as well as locally-inspired and locally-sourced specialty foods served by food trucks. As a part of KeHE’s ongoing mission to serve its communities, attendees […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Southwest

Kroger Promotes Gump As President Of Houston Division

The Kroger Co. has promoted Laura Gump to president of its Houston, Texas, division. The former VP of merchandising for the division succeeds Joe Kelley, who was recently named president of King Soopers.  “Laura has tremendous experience in the grocery and retail industries,” said Valerie Jabbar, Kroger’s SVP of retail operations. “Her ability to build high-performing […]

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FPFC Charity Auction, Luncheon Supports Caterina’s Club, Food Bank

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council held a successful charity auction and luncheon on Dec. 8 at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course in Anadeim, California. With more than 270 FPFC produce industry members in attendance, the event raised more than $127,000 for Caterina’s Club and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.  Chef Bruno Serato […]

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

Publix Charities Donates $3M To Housing, Shelter Programs

Publix Super Markets Charities announced a $3 million donation to housing and shelter programs on Dec. 9 as part of its commitment to building stronger communities. The donation will support 121 Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout the Southeast, including funding for a total of six full houses at six affiliates. In addition, 104 nonprofit organizations […]

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Publix Remembers Carol Jenkins Barnett

Carol Jenkins Barnett, 65, former chair and president of Publix Super Markets Charities and daughter of company founder, George W. Jenkins, died Dec. 8 in her home. She was surrounded by her family. Jenkins Barnett had been diagnosed in 2016 with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Born Sept. 30, 1956, and raised in Lakeland, Florida, she began […]

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Central Market/H-E-B Continue Feast Of Sharing Celebrations

This holiday season, Central Market/H-E-B is taking its mobile kitchens on the road for the company’s annual Feast of Sharing celebrations in lieu of in-person dinners. Central Market/H-E-B will be at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, on Dec. 10 to distribute dinners and holiday cheer to those in need. The event will be held at […]

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Meijer Surprises Customers, Employees With Holiday Shopping Sprees

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer surprised hundreds of customers and team members across the Midwest with more than $500,000 in holiday shopping sprees on Dec. 4. “The holiday season changed so much throughout the ongoing pandemic, but the change we’re most excited to see this season is our customers returning to their own family traditions as they prepare […]

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Publix Plans To Open Second Kentucky Location

Publix Super Markets Inc. says it has signed a lease for a second store in Kentucky. Like the first store in the state, this location will be in Louisville, located at the northeast corner of Ballardsville and Brownsboro roads in Jefferson County. The store will feature a 55,701-square-foot Publix supermarket, including a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy […]