The Black College World Series, presented by Arkansas-based Tyson Foods, will return May 9-13 to Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama. Eight HBCUs will compete for the third BCWS championship. “We’re excited to again serve as the title sponsor of the 2023 Black College World Series,” said Paul Davis, VP and chief equity, inclusion and diversity […]
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Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Offers Grocery Discount For Veterans Day
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion will offer a 10 percent discount on Nov. 11 to all active-duty military and veterans to show appreciation for those who are serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. “During this annual federal holiday, we extend this savings to our active-duty military and veterans as a way to […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
AppHarvest Opens Indoor Farm In Somerset, KY
AppHarvest has opened its 30-acre high-tech indoor farm in Somerset, Kentucky, that will grow strawberries and cucumbers and has begun commercial shipments of strawberries. The farm is designed to grow nearly one million strawberry plants at a time, which are expected to produce for about eight months of the year. AppHarvest is growing WOW Berries for its […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Prepares For Thanksgiving, Black Friday
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is preparing for the Thanksgiving and Black Friday with new food options and coupons. The food retailer is offering recipes and several heat-and-eat meals for Thanksgiving. The meals will come in free reusable thermal boxes and can be ordered in advance in the retailer’s stores for pickup through Nov. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Donates $366K To American Cancer Society Campaign
Jacksonville, Florida-based Winn-Dixie has donated $366,000 to the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” campaign to raise funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. This donation was possible through contributions from customers and employees during the grocer’s community donation program held in stores throughout Alabama, Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle, as […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens Stores In Milton, Cutler Bay, FL
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix recently opened two new stores in Florida. The grocer opened a location in the Merganser Commons at Dogwood Estates in Milton, Florida. The 46,811 square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We are excited to bring Publix […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
AJ’s Rocking L Specialty Meats Market Arrives In Destin, FL
Alan Laird, owner of four of AJ’s restaurants along Florida’s Gulf Coast, has opened an AJ’s Rocking L – Specialty Meats and Gourmet Market in Destin, Florida. Privately-owned, the store is at 872 Highway 98 E in Unit No. 19 at the Shoreline Village Mall. It has 2,500 square feet of space and provides custom cut meats such […]
Posted inAssociation News, Southeast
Alabama Grocers Association Presents Annual Industry Awards
The Alabama Grocers Association held its annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on Oct. 27 honoring its industry award winners. President Pro Tempore, Sen. Greg Reed and House Majority Leader, Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter were this year’s guest speakers. The food retail industry in Alabama provides half a million jobs with more than $2.5 billion in annual […]