Tops Friendly Markets is partnering with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), a global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, to raise money to fund research to help find a cure for T1D. This year’s campaign runs through March 22. T1D is an autoimmune disease that causes the pancreas to make very little insulin or none […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Springboard Seeks Second Cohort For Business Accelerator
Schnuck Markets Inc., in partnership with Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, is seeking a second cohort of local and diverse-owned businesses to participate in the Schnucks Springboard accelerator program. Diverse-owned is defined as at least 51 percent owned, operated and managed by a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident that is a member of one […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, Northeast
Hannaford Donates $1.3M To Advance Child Health, Wellness
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has announced a $1.3 million investment in programs that impact child health and wellness across New England and New York. The latest chapter of Hannaford’s “Eat Well, Be Well – A Path to Better Health” initiative, the funding will enhance programs that help children eat healthier and stay active with the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, West
Morris To Succeed Sankaran As Albertsons Cos. CEO
Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced a CEO succession plan under which Susan Morris, EVP and chief operations officer, will assume the role following the planned retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1. During the transition period, Morris will work closely with Sankaran to continue executing the company’s “Customers for Life” strategy. On the effective date, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opens In Myrtle Beach, SC
BJ’s Wholesale Club opened a new store with a BJ’s Gas location Feb. 28 at 136 Las Palmas Drive in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina “At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we’re dedicated to serving the families who depend on us,” said Ryan Gavin, club manager. “We bring unbeatable value and savings of up to 25 percent off […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Chair/CEO McMullen Resigns Following Investigation
The Kroger Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned following a board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger’s Policy on Business Ethics, according to a March 3 statement from the company. Lead Director Ronald “Ron” Sargent has been appointed to serve as chairman […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, Northeast
ARS Co-op Member Ferreira Wins Industry Award
Jason Ferreira, a member of Allegiance Retail Services, a supermarket grocery services co-op, was recognized by Shelby Publishing in its third annual Exceptional Independents Awards program, which celebrates the contributions of independent retailers across the industry. Ferreira, who owns and operates Foodtown stores in the New York City area, was honored for his achievements in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest
Harps Taps Lesso As Information Systems Director
Harps Food Stores has promoted Chris Lesso to director of information systems, where he will oversee the company’s technology infrastructure and lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. Lesso’s career at Harps began in summer 1998 at Store 177 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where he worked part-time as a sacker while attending high school. […]