Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast

Kroger Atlanta Division Donates $286K To Fight Statewide Hunger

Kroger’s Atlanta Division has announced that its customers and employees in Georgia raised more than $286,000 in seven weeks to fight hunger across Georgia. The funds were raised through its Holiday Hunger Round-up campaign and will be directed to The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, with 100 percent of customer donations going […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Shares Valentine’s Day Offerings

Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is preparing for Valentine’s Day festivities by offering customers several ready-to-cook meals through Feb. 13. Customers can order online or in-store by 2 p.m. through Feb. 13 and pick up Feb. 10-14: Valentine’s Meal for two people – $59.99 Choice of two: Chateaubriand Cut Filet Mignon, Ultimate Lump Crab Cakes, Wild North Atlantic […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Opens Telehealth Site With Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Publix Pharmacy is opening its fourth telehealth site with Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. The telehealth site will be located inside store No. 1716, located at 33 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort. “Publix Pharmacy looks forward to extending new, convenient services to even more communities with the help of Beaufort Memorial Hospital,” said […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast

Lenovo Showcases Self-Service Kiosk At NRF 2023

At the NRF 2023 Retail Conference, North Carolina-based Lenovo showcased its scan-n-go self-service kiosk, as well as new AI, infrastructure and digital storefront solutions. Lenovo has seen a surge in demand for self-service solutions that integrate digital experiences into brick-and-mortar retail operations. Self-service kiosks offer customers an integrated, contactless shopping experience at checkout, freeing up employees to focus […]

Posted inHarris Teeter, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Retailer of the Year, Southeast, Woman Executive of the Year

Harris Teeter’s Offerings Keep It At Forefront Of Fresh, Innovation

Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter is The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Retailer of the Year.  From its founding 62 years ago, the company has grown to become a premier regional grocery store brand in the Southeast. It boasts 258 stores and 70 fuel centers and two distribution centers in seven states.  The company has […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Executive News, Southeast

Upshop Adds Two Industry Executives To Leadership Team

Tampa, Florida-based Upshop has added two industry executives to its leadership team. The technology firm named Ryan Voorhees as COO and Mark Hawthorne as chief innovation and strategy officer. The former Albertsons and Safeway executives have experience leveraging technology, data science, analytics and business process improvements to transform the grocery shopping experience.  “Technology built to […]

Posted inProduce News, Southeast

Duda Farm Fresh Foods Names Bassetti As President

Oviedo, Florida-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods has announced Mark Bassetti, former COO and SVP, as the subsidiary’s new president. “Mark brings 31 years of experience to the role and is incredibly qualified, with both industry knowledge and the leadership traits necessary to lead Duda Farm Fresh Foods successfully,” said Barton Weeks, COO. “Because of the unique demands of […]

Posted inCenter Store, Southeast

eGrowcery, AdAdapted Help Retailers Grow Digital Footprint

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based eGrowcery and AdAdapted are partnering to help retailers grow their digital footprint and related sales. The move will also support efforts by CPG brands to personalize the shopping experience and drive engagement, purchase intent and increased spend on retailers’ digital advertising platforms. “This partnership is all about eGrowcery and AdAdapted driving more platform eyeballs and enabling […]