Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS has congratulated two of its retail partners, Earth Fare and Harps Food Stores, for being named in the top 10 of America’s Best Retailers of 2022 in the supermarket category. The list is compiled by Newsweek and is based on feedback from thousands of shoppers across the U.S. who rank the stores for customer satisfaction based on the entire […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Duren’s Utilizes LOC Software’s Suite To Serve Customers
In 1976, George W. Duren saw the value in reopening a closed grocery store in the factory town of Port St. Joe, Florida. Until 1999, the most prominent employers were a paper mill and chemical factories when the city received the devastating news that the mill would be closing. Mr. Duren, not wanting to see […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Celebrates Opening Of Location In Mobile, AL
Publix Super Markets opened a new store Sept. 21 at Bickley Station, located at 9124 Cottage Hill Road in Mobile, Alabama. The 48,387-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. The location also features an upstairs seating area for […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Announces Company Promotions
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has announced two key promotions for team members at its corporate office. Effective immediately, the following people are serving in their new roles: Peter Mayes has been promoted to group VP of merchandising. Mayes previously served as meat and seafood director. In his new role, he will continue to oversee the […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Two Publix VPs To Retire, New VP Announced
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets and Todd Jones, CEO, have announced the retirement of two officers and promotion of another. Gino DiGrazia, VP of finance, has announced his decision to retire at the end of this year after 30 years of service. DiGrazia began his Publix career in 1992 as manager of business analysis and reporting. […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers To Host Events For Hispanic Heritage Month
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers is celebrating its employees and communities during Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting educational events and cooking demonstrations honoring Hispanic culture all month long. The grocer asked its Hispanic employee and allies resource group, Pa’lante, to help plan festivities focused at its store support center and stores. “At Southeastern Grocers, we celebrate our diverse […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
St George Joins Dole Food Co. As VP Of Sales, West Region
Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Company has announced that 25-year produce industry veteran Kim St George has joined Dole Fresh Vegetables as VP of sales, West region. St George will focus on expanding the Dole value-added salad business while working closely with Dole’s fresh pack team in farm fresh vegetables. St George comes to Dole […]
Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Greene Concepts Adds Gallon Water Jugs To Product Offering
Marion, North Carolina-based Greene Concepts is installing and testing new equipment for the production of one-gallon water jugs at its bottling plant. The elevated volume capability of the new one-gallon manufacturing line along with product quality makes Greene Concepts a white label manufacturer of choice. “Thanks to this new equipment, we’ll be able to produce […]