Posted inSustainability News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

Mariano’s Diverts 1M Pounds Of Food Waste Into Renewable Energy, Compost

Green Era Campus and Mariano’s are celebrating 1 million pounds of food waste recycled into renewable energy and nutrient-rich compost. The partnership began in 2023 at the Mariano’s location in Evergreen Park, Illinois, and eventually expanded to the Oak Lawn location. The chain plans to include eight additional stores in the program (Bridgeport, Edgewater, Lakeshore East, […]

Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Donates 14.8M Meals During Annual Orange Bag Campaign

Food Lion Feeds’ seventh annual Orange Bag campaign, in collaboration with customers, provided the equivalent of more than 14.8 million meals to address food insecurity. The campaign, which ran from Feb. 26-March 18, benefits Feeding America and local partner food banks throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Through this initiative, customers help address food insecurity […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Promotes ‘We Are Here’ Marketing Campaign

Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has launched an integrated marketing campaign, “We Are Here,” spotlighting the family-operated businesses at the heart of the brand and their deep community ties. Rolling out across a variety of media channels, the campaign showcases a montage of images and stories. Viewers will see familiar faces – including the families who […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West

Albertsons Cos. Introduces Lemon-Inspired Own Brand Products

Albertsons Cos. has introduced a limited edition collection of lemon-inspired Own Brands products to celebrate the arrival of spring. Available through May 9, customers will find lemon-flavored candy, cookies, pretzels, chips, popcorn and sparkling water from the grocer’s private label brands – Signature Select, Overjoyed and Soleil. Presented in unified packaging across brands, the spring products […]

Posted inAnniversary Issues, Corporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast

Harris Teeter Prioritizes Personalized Customer Service

At Harris Teeter, exceptional customer service is a core value and tradition passed down from its founders, W.T. Harris and Willis and Paul Teeter. From the very beginning, they made it clear customer satisfaction was not just a priority, but the backbone of how they ran their business. Their commitment to providing the best possible […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, National

Churchill, Schlueter Among AWG Annual Excellence Award Winners

As part of its 2025 Innovation Showcase and Annual Shareholders Meeting, Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) presented its Lou Fox Community Service Award and Store Manager of the Year Award, among other honors. Walt Churchill of Walt Churchill’s Market in Ohio received the Lou Fox Community Service Award winner, while Store Manager of the Year went […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast

Harris Teeter Named Premier Sponsor For Cooper River Bridge Run

Harris Teeter will return as the sole presenting sponsor for the 48th annual Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, South Carolina. “Harris Teeter has served the Charleston community for nearly half a century,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs for Harris Teeter. “We’re thrilled to return to the Cooper River Bridge Run as the […]