Walmart is adding digital innovations to help customers maximize their Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits. For the first time in retail, select customers can identify plan-specific, benefits-eligible products while shopping online and via the app. They can track their benefits spending and check out with a mixed basket of food, over-the-counter products and general merchandise for […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Honors Hunger-Relief Efforts During Feedys Awards
Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, marked its 10th annual Feedys Awards by honoring a select group of food banks, volunteers, community leaders and Food Lion employees who make an impact in their communities. This year’s honorees were recognized for their outstanding efforts and commitment to addressing food insecurity across the grocery retailer’s 10-state […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Reopens Hurricane-Damaged Store In Hendersonville, NC
In what wasn’t merely another retail remodel, the Harris Teeter store at 636 Spartanburg Highway in Hendersonville, North Carolina, officially reopened June 10 following an eight-month closure due to damage from Hurricane Helene. For the grocer’s team and the community, the occasion marked a far more profound milestone. In late September, Helene made landfall in […]
Posted inExecutive News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City’s Johnson Named An FMI Store Manager Of The Year
Jason Johnson of the Food City in Gray, Tennessee, has been named Store Manager of the Year by FMI – The Food Industry Association in Category B (50-199 stores). “Jason is a model store manager,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and CEO. “He’s a great leader that our teammates can look up to […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Names Lockett Chief People Officer
Schnucks Markets has named Bob Lockett chief people officer, effective June 16. Lockett’s professional background includes most recently serving as chief people officer at CAE and, prior to that, chief diversity and talent officer at ADP. He has more than 25 years of experience in human resources leadership, with additional prior roles at Harrah’s Entertainment, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Celebrates $2M Store Remodel In Ellenville, NY
Tops Friendly Markets held a grand opening June 8 for a new 46,750-square-foot store in Ellenville, New York, representing a $2 million investment in the local economy and creating more than 120 jobs. During the grand opening celebration, customers were able to enjoy sampling stations and live music and had opportunities to take part in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Debuts Gas N’ Go Center In Callaway, MD
Weis Markets has opened a Gas N’ Go Fuel Center at its store on Point Lookout Road in Callaway, Maryland. The store celebrated the grand opening with $500 donations to 2Creating Brighter Days Outreach & Mission and Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Construction of The Weis Gas N’ Go Fuel Center began […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Opens Third Of Six Stores Planned For Huntsville, AL
Food City held a grand opening June 4 for the third of six stores planned for the Huntsville, Alabama, market. The store at 3608 Governors Drive NW followed the April 30 debut of the store on Old Gurley Road. “Our first two Huntsville locations have been very well received … while this location is a slightly […]