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SpartanNash Donates $300K To Junior Achievement

SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocer’s family of companies, and the SpartanNash Foundation recently donated $300,000 to Junior Achievement. The annual in-store fundraiser took place in August and September, supporting Junior Achievement’s efforts to expand educational curriculums, foster in-school programming and provide volunteer resources for children in elementary, middle and high school. “Our local […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart, Sam’s Club Campaign Raises $360K For North Texas Food Bank

The community of North Texas helped raise more than $360,000 for families in need through the 12th annual Walmart and Sam’s Club “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign. Supported by shoppers, employees and partnerships with food and beverage brands, the campaign helped provide donations to North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) during a time when an estimated […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Grocery Store Layout, News, West

Dan’s Foothill Celebrates Grand Reopening In Salt Lake City, UT

Dan’s Foothill in Salt Lake City, Utah, gathered employees, vendors and guests Oct. 8 in an upper parking lot overlooking the store to celebrate its grand reopening. Director of Construction and Maintenance Jan Whiteley, Regional Director Chris Otteson, VP of Retail Operations Greg Welling and Dan’s Foothill Store Director Janel Grangroth shared their appreciation for […]

Posted inRetailer of the Year, Anniversary Issues, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

‘Publix Will Take Care Of You’ – Opportunities Aplenty For Associates Of All Ages

At Publix Super Markets, ownership isn’t just a financial arrangement – it’s a mindset that leaders say has fueled the grocer’s success for 95 years. As the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., Publix has more than 260,000 associates across eight states. Each has the opportunity to become an owner through the company’s employee stock […]

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Walmart Celebrates Small Businesses During 12th Annual Open Call

Walmart recently held its 12th annual Open Call, welcoming more than 500 entrepreneurs from 47 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., who each came ready to pitch products made, grown or assembled in the United States. More than 100 businesses received Golden Tickets, which offer suppliers the opportunity to sell their products at Walmart and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West

Vallarta Supermarkets, Gonzalez Family Foundation Raise $535K For Charity

Vallarta Supermarkets and the Gonzalez Family Foundation held their Charity Golf Tournament Oct. 3, raising funds to support scholarships, financial assistance and community initiatives across the company’s network. The tournament united community leaders, business partners and supporters for a day centered on connection and giving back at the Brookside Golf Course & Country Club in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Publix Super Markets, Retailer of the Year, Southeast

‘A Place For Everyone’ – Publix Offers Sense Of Family, Belonging, Career Paths

When Marcy Benton walked into Publix for what she thought would be a summer job while in graduate school, she didn’t expect to find a lifelong career. After all, it seemed as though her entire hometown of Lakeland, Florida, worked for the company, and she wanted to escape the familiar for a bigger city. “They […]