Category: Southeast
Posted inBakery News, Southeast

Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle Launches New Holiday Flavors

by Sommer Stockton

West Palm Beach, Florida-based Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle is celebrating the winter season with the launch of two new limited-edition seasonal treats. Brownie Brittle Peppermint and Brownie Brittle Hot Chocolate Marshmallow are both available now, as limited releases, at retailers nationwide. Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle Holiday Peppermint is a twist on a brownie brittle peppermint flavor that is topped with creamy […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast

Butterball Offers Talk-Line Comfort Calendar For Thanksgiving

by Sommer Stockton

Garner, North Carolina-based Butterball is offering a Turkey Talk-Line Comfort Calendar, a limited-edition calendar that provides Thanksgiving hosts 24 days of emotional support and practical tips. The daily tips and recommendations will be available via Instagram beginning Nov. 1, when the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line reopens for its 41st year. “The holiday season can be one of the most exciting […]

Posted inBeverage News, Southeast

Greene Concepts Expands Bottling Plant For Increased Sales

by Sommer Stockton

Greene Concepts is expanding the size of its bottling plant in Marion, North Carolina. Additionally, the company is increasing its onsite staffing and support levels. This amplification involves the installation of a new high-speed bottling line, allowing the company to produce its own bottles on site along with gallon-sized production while hiring additional staff for […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Anniversary Issues, Southeast

‘It’s The People Of Kentucky Who Have Made Laurel What It Is’

by Treva Bennett

Laurel Grocery Co. is a 100-year-old, family-owned and operated company. That family dynamic is extended to its employees, as well. Being considered family by an employer goes a long way in retention, as evidenced by the number of longtime workers at the wholesaler. That hasn’t gone unnoticed by Chairman and CEO Winston Griffin. “We have […]

Posted inDollar General, Executive News, Southeast

Dollar General Adds Incoming CEO Owen To Board

by Sommer Stockton

Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Co. has announced Jeff Owen will be added to its board of directors, upon his promotion to CEO on Nov. 1. With Owen’s appointment, Dollar General’s board consists of 10 members with expertise and experience across several industries. In July, Dollar General announced Owen would succeed Todd Vasos as CEO. Vasos will […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast

Fresh Value Expands Store Footprint Into Montgomery, AL

by Sommer Stockton

Fresh Value, a Birmingham, Alabama-based supermarket chain, will debut a new location with a grand opening ceremony Nov. 2 in Montgomery, Alabama. The festivities will begin with a ribbon-cutting in front of the renovated store at 2020 East South Blvd., formerly home to Vowel’s Cash Saver. The first 100 customers in the store Nov. 2-4 will […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Adds Pickup Service To 27 Locations

by Sommer Stockton

Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion is expanding its grocery pickup service to 27 stores in Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia. Customers can confirm availability and place orders through the Food Lion To Go website or app for pickup on the same day. “With some of the busiest months ahead for our customers, we are excited to expand this convenient […]