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Amazon Fresh Opening Franconia, Virginia Store On May 27

Amazon Fresh is opening its new grocery store in Franconia, Virginia, on May 27, making it the first in the greater Washington, D.C. area and the 13th in the country. The approximately 30,000-square-foot store is located at 7005 C Manchester Blvd. and will be open from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. In addition to offering low […]

Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Offers Free Curbside Pickup At Its Stores Across Texas

H-E-B will now offer free curbside pickup at its stores across Texas, no longer charging the $4.95 fee for curbside pickup orders with a minimum purchase of $35. To receive free curbside pickup, customers must have a basket that is at least $35 before taxes and before any discounts, promotions or coupons are applied. Orders less […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, The Kroger Co., West

WAFC Elects 2021-22 Officers And Board Of Directors

The Western Association of Food Chains elected its 2021-22 officers and board of directors on May 1. Officers are: President and Chairman Greg McNiff, president of Stater Bros. Markets in San Bernardino, California; VP Scott Drew, COO of Smart & Final Stores in Commerce, California; Treasurer Pat Posey, VP of non-perishable procurement and merchandising at Bristol […]

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Yesway Opens New Allsup’s Stores In Bangs And Wall, Texas

Convenience store chain Yesway has opened two new Allsup’s stores in Texas, located at 506 E. Hall St. in Bangs, and 9533 Hwy. 87 South in Wall. These represent the most recent in a previously announced series of 27 new-to-industry stores and major raze and rebuilds Yesway will be undertaking within both the Yesway and Allsup’s portfolios over […]

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IRI Unveils Program To Support Minority- And Women-Owned Businesses

IRI has launched its Diversity Advantage Program to inspire and empower rising minority- and women-owned consumer packaged goods companies to achieve positive organizational growth. The IRI employee volunteer-led program provides pro bono services to micro, diverse-owned CPG brands and is supported by the first wave of retailers, including Ahold Delhaize USA Cos., Amazon and Kroger, […]

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Meijer Opens New Supercenters In Ohio And Indiana

Meijer has opened three new supercenters across the Midwest, Meijer President and CEO Rick Keyes announced May 13. Located in Seven Hills and Boardman, Ohio, and Westfield, Indiana, the 155,000-square-foot stores offer a state-of-the-art shopping experience, providing customers multiple ways to shop in a specialty store environment. “These new stores reinforce our ongoing commitment to serving the needs of communities at […]

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H-E-B Joins How2Recycle Program To Ramp-Up Recycling Efforts

H-E-B has joined the How2Recycle program to help strengthen and reinforce recycling efforts across Texas. As part of the How2Recycle program, H-E-B will help customers by taking the guesswork out of recycling, joining industry leaders in a new straightforward labeling system that reduces confusion about how, what and where to recycle. The clear, easy-to-read labels let customers […]

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Bashas’ Hosts Statewide Job Fair At Stores And Distribution Center

Bashas’ Family of Stores is holding a statewide job fair from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 15, at its Chandler distribution center and its 114 grocery stores throughout Arizona. The family-owned grocer that operates Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods and Bashas’ supermarkets is looking to fill more than 700 full-time and part-time positions. The open […]