North Carolina-based Food Lion has opened a liquor store adjacent to its grocery store Nov. 9 at 4305 Canton Pike in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The liquor store will be open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. “I’m excited to open this new store in Hopkinsville and offer our neighbors a wide […]
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Posted inAssociation News, Southeast
Alabama Grocers Education Foundation Holds Annual Tournament
The Alabama Grocers Education Foundation held its Annual Fall Clay Shoot on Oct. 13 at Selwood Farms in Alpine, Alabama. The event raised more than $28,000 for the Alabama Grocers Education Foundation to provide scholarships to employees and children of employees of Alabama Grocers Association member companies. To date, AGEF has awarded more than $1.4 million […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Beaver Street Fisheries Expands Sea Best Seafood Festival Line
Jacksonville, Florida-based Beaver Street Fisheries is launching a new selection to its Sea Best Seafood Festival line. The brand launched in 2018 as an all-in-one bag, seafood boil ready to prepare in one pot. “Continued research tells us consumers want to enjoy seafood at home. It also tells us that they want it without too much fuss […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Tyson To Host Black College World Series In Montgomery, AL
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 […]
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 […]