Greene Concepts is continuing to make additional improvements within and around its beverage and water bottling plant in Marion, North Carolina. “As sales continue to expand nationally and locally, the company experiences increased trailer traffic to its bottling plant. Resurfacing of all surrounding roadways leading to and around the plant, along with our parking lot, […]
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Posted inBeverage News, Southeast
Coca-Cola Creations Introduces New Dreamworld Flavor
Atlanta-based Coca-Cola has introduced its next limited-edition flavor under its creations platform, Coca-Cola Dreamworld. “Our latest Coca-Cola Creation brings us into a world filled with fantastic, surreal technicolor,” said Oana Vlad, senior director, global brand strategy at The Coca-Cola Company. “We hope people fall in love with Dreamworld — both in terms of its fantasy flavor and […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast
Southern Glazer’s Harden To Retire As EVP, General Manager
Miami, Florida-based Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has announced the retirement of Steve Harden, EVP and general manager, California, effective Jan. 1. “Steve is leaving behind a tremendous 33-year legacy at Southern Glazer’s,” said Patrick Daul, president, Western region, Southern Glazer’s. “His profound experience, tremendous people skills, and servant leadership have been instrumental in building the […]
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Coke Florida Announces Territory Leadership Changes
Tampa, Florida-based Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has announced several leadership changes in its Florida territories. Coke Florida, the local Coca-Cola bottler, operates a 47-county footprint across the state through a territory operating model. It includes 18 territories that serve more than 21 million consumers from Jacksonville to the Keys. “Coke Florida is here to be the customer’s […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
Sanwa Food Group Strengthens Distribution Using Pepper
Tampa, Florida-based Sanwa Food Group has launched a new digital ordering platform for Sanwa Fresh, the foodservice distribution portion of its business. Customers will have the capability to place orders on any device with the help of a new e-commerce platform, powered by Pepper, built for food distributors. Historically, Sanwa Food Group’s retail portion of its […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, Southeast
Publix To Offer Curbside Pharmacy Pickup In Select Stores
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has launched curbside pharmacy pickup at select stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Virginia. North and South Carolina pharmacy locations plan to offer curbside pickup at a later date. “Our customers enjoy the convenience of curbside pickup for their grocery orders, so we are excited to add prescriptions to that offering,” said […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Parker’s Convenience Stores Appoints New VP Of Operations
St. Simons Island, Georgia-based Parker’s Convenience Stores has appointed Liz Howard as its VP of operations. Howard will replace Chuck King in the position, who is retiring after more than 20 years of service to the company. “Liz has been a stellar employee and store manager, and she will serve us well in her new […]
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Publix Celebrates Store Opening In Jacksonville, FL
Publix Super Markets is celebrating the opening of a new store at Shoppes at East San Marco in Jacksonville, Florida. The 39,209-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full bakery, deli and pharmacy. The store is multi-level with a Publix Liquors and parking […]