Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Achieves Donation Goal Of 1.5B Meals

Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, has achieved its goal of providing 1.5 billion meals to address food insecurity across its 10-state footprint. According to the Salisbury, North Carolina-based grocer, the goal was achieved through a collective effort and combination of product, financial and equipment donations; disaster relief and recovery efforts; associate volunteer hours; […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Market Profile, News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

Across Competitive DFW Metroplex, Kroger Focused On Customer Experience

In a recent interview with The Shelby Report of the Southwest, Rudy DiPietro, incoming president of Kroger’s Dallas Division, shared his insights on the shifting market dynamics and competitive landscape in North Texas.   How does Kroger differentiate itself from its competitors in North Texas? There are many factors shoppers look for, including location, pricing, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News

Meijer Prepares To Open Independence Market In Clarkston, MI

Independence Market, a new neighborhood concept by Meijer, will open April 30 at 5820 Waldon Road in Clarkston, Michigan.  The 50,000-square-foot store will provide a grocery destination for customers from Clarkston and Independence Township, including the new Waldon Village development. “Independence Market is committed to serving our new neighbors with value and convenience that makes […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Adds Neighborhood Heroes Discount To Rewards Program

SpartanNash has launched the Neighborhood Heroes Program, an initiative providing students, educators, active-duty military and veterans, nurses and first responders with a 50 percent discount on an annual online shopping membership at company-operated stores. With a membership, these community members will receive a variety of benefits, including: Unlimited free grocery pickup, including same-day; 10 percent […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News

AWG Reports Record Results, Other Milestones

Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) reported net sales for the cooperative of $11.5 billion, up 2.41 percent, and consolidated company sales of $12.1 billion. AWG distributed a record $286.2 million of year-end patronage immediately following its annual shareholders meeting March 25. The total distribution of cooperative benefits returned to shareholders – including […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks Markets Begins Renovating Store In Mahomet, IL

Schnucks Markets Inc. has begun remodeling its store at 202 Eastwood Drive in Mahomet, Illinois.  The project is expected to be completed this fall. Schnucks acquired the 38,000-square-foot location, which has 74 employees, in 2020. The store will remain open daily during the renovation, and customers can continue to use Schnucks Delivers through Instacart. Highlights […]