The Alabama Grocers Association partnered with Auburn University in 2022 to conduct an economic impact study of the grocery industry in the state. Total grocery industry employment is more than half a million people, with an annual payroll of over $2.5 billion, said Ellie Taylor, president of AGA. Total state tax revenues are more than $1.1 […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Recognizes Magaña As Store Manager Of The Year
José Magaña, store manager of the Food Lion located at 4709 Lawndale Drive in Greensboro, North Carolina, was named Food Lion’s 2022 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager of the Year. Magaña was selected from a group of more than 1,100 store managers across Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Named after one of the grocer’s founders, […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southeast
Turnover In Legislature Puts GFIA’s Focus On Preparation
Group targeting policies that could address labor, supply chain issues The Georgia Food Industry Association is dealing with many new faces – 53 to be exact – as the state legislature gathers in Atlanta for its annual session. That influx of new lawmakers makes preparation critical, according to GFIA President Kathy Kuzava. “GFIA members are […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
The Fresh Market Uses Firework For SVLC Retail Media Network
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is using Firework’s video commerce platform to launch the first shoppable video-live commerce retail media network. The announcement comes during a period of growth for retail media networks. Due to the various features they confer on advertisers — such as ad targeting, increased brand safety and heightened visibility where […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open Store Feb. 17 In Florida
BJ’s Wholesale Club will open a new store Feb. 17 at 6360 Grandview Parkway in Davenport, Florida. After the opening, the retailer will have 236 U.S. clubs. The club will have a BJ’s Gas location on site, with the opportunity to earn extra savings through BJ’s Fuel Saver Program. The gas station will offer regular, premium and diesel fuels. “Bringing […]
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Southeastern Grocers Expands Curbside Pickup Service
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has expanded its online shopping service with curbside pickup in nearly 300 Winn-Dixie stores and Harveys Supermarket locations throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. As part of the launch, Southeastern Grocers is also observing Random Acts of Kindness Day. For every order placed through the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
Beaver Street Shares New Packaging Design At Seafood Expo
Jacksonville, Florida-based Beaver Street Fisheries will return to the Seafood Expo North America Show March 12-14 in Boston with new product innovations and package designs. In addition to its recently launched Seafood Festival Steamer Pot all-in-one bag seafood boil, it will be unveiling new packaging for its shrimp, scallops and shellfish lines, as well as recent skin pack […]
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Hometown Foods IGA Thriving In Northeast Georgia
Powered by meat department, store surpasses expectations On the main street of McCaysville, Georgia, with the Tennessee border in its back yard, sits Hometown Foods IGA. Edward Vest and his wife, Lisa, have owned the picturesque mountain town’s sole grocery store for nearly 21 years. Vest, who grew up in McCaysville, began his life in […]