Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Continues Growth Trajectory With New Kentucky Store

Publix continued expanding into its eighth state by opening a new store June 5 at 3855 Fountainblue Lane in Lexington, Kentucky. “We are excited to open our second location in Lexington at The Fountains at Palomar,” said Publix Media Relations Manager Jared Glover. “Customers can start their shopping trip at our Pours café, where they […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot

Save A Lot Shares 2024 Social Impact Report

St. Louis-based Save A Lot has released the “A Lot of Good Report 2024,” a social impact overview detailing the company’s work to drive value for stakeholders. The report offers a snapshot of key initiatives, programs and stories that highlight the 48-year-old company’s progress in creating a positive impact for employees, retail partners, customers and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Sustainability News, The Giant Company

The Giant Co. Brings Back Healing The Planet Grant Program

The Giant Co., in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has announced the return of the Healing the Planet grant program, which invests in tree plantings across the commonwealth. A total of $112,000 in funding will be awarded to tax-exempt organizations this year. Eligible projects must be shovel ready and include planting trees and direct related […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets

Weis Markets, Partners Toast World Milk Day

To mark World Milk Day on June 1 and kick off National Dairy Month, Weis Markets teamed up with several organizations for a celebration at its store in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, to highlight the importance of dairy and launch the 10th annual Fill A Glass With Hope campaign. The groups included the PA Dairymen’s Association, Feeding […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, News, Raley's, West

Raley’s, Partners Helping Fight Food Insecurity

For the third year, Raley’s Food For Families program is partnering with the California Milk Advisory Board to deliver milk and dairy products to programs helping California families facing food insecurity. Throughout National Dairy Month in June, California dairies (through the CMAB) will match customer in-store and online Food For Families donations (up to $35,000). […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Nears Completion In St. Charles, IL

Whole Foods Market will open a new 36,234-square-foot store June 25 at 300 S. 2nd Street in St. Charles, Illinois. The location’s product assortment will feature more than 650 products from the Midwest, sourced with the help of Margie Omastiak, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. Opening morning, customers will receive […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Tops To Reopen Renovated Location In Buffalo, NY

Tops Friendly Markets will hold a grand reopening June 3 for its 40,240-square-foot store at 425 Niagara St. in Buffalo, New York, that recently underwent a more than $1.3 million renovation. During the ribbon-cutting celebration, Tops and Store Manager Russ Granata will present donations to local community nonprofits supporting first responders, schools, food pantries and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Planning Store In Panama City Beach, FL

Publix Super Markets is planning to build a new store at Watersound West Bay Center, located at the entrance to the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound community in Panama City Beach, Florida. The 50,000-square-foot location, which includes a pharmacy, deli, bakery and adjacent liquor store, is anticipated to break ground later this year. “Publix at Watersound West […]