Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has announced that its Broward manufacturing facility has obtained GreenCircle’s Zero Waste to Landfill certification. Coke Florida is the local Florida bottler with exclusive sales and distribution in 47 counties across the state. It operates manufacturing facilities in Tampa, Orlando, Broward and Jacksonville. The Broward certification moves the company to having 75 percent […]
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Duke’s Introduces Brand’s First Mascot
For the first time in its 105-year history, Richmond, Virginia-based Duke’s Mayo has a mascot, Tubby. He introduced himself in the previous weeks to consumers through his social media accounts. The mascot engaged with fans, media personalities, celebs and brands, including Dolly Parton, Taco Bell and Krystal. “Tubby, the mascot, is one more way Duke’s continues […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Southeast
Retailers In Kentucky Face ‘Slow And Sluggish’ Economy
Supply chain continues to be a challenge for Kentucky grocers, as they are having difficulty getting products to put on the shelves. There also are related issues such as the drought and late planting due to flood, said Steve McClain, director of communications and public affairs for the Kentucky Grocers and Convenience Store Association. “We […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
Food Lion Expands Pickup Service At 15 Additional Stores
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has announced the expansion of its grocery pickup service to 15 stores in the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee. The grocer is offering shoppers their first pickup for free. The 15 stores that now feature grocery pickup services are in Blue Ridge and Dawsonville, Georgia; Clarksville, Columbia, East Ridge, Nashville and Smithville, Tennessee; […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Dollar Tree Names Davis As CFO
Chesapeake, Virginia-based Dollar Tree has hired Jeffrey A. Davis as chief financial officer. “For many years, Jeff has been recognized as a strong and collaborative retail business partner, driving superior financial and operational results,” said Mike Witynski, president and CEO. “Jeff has a proven track record of strategic leadership, and building and developing talented teams. I […]
Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Dollar General Promotes Garratt To President, CFO
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corporation has promoted CFO John Garratt to president, effective Sept. 1. Garratt will retain his role as CFO, which includes oversight of the company’s finance, accounting, strategy and procurement functions. As president, Garratt will add responsibilities for the company’s initiative relating to healthcare and its expansion to Mexico. Garratt joined Dollar General […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Recognized On Forbes’ Best Employers By State List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Forbes’ America’s Best Employers by State list for the fourth year in a row, this year ranked No. 3 in South Carolina. The company also finished No. 28 in Florida, No. 26 in Georgia, No. 23 in North Carolina, No. 20 in Tennessee and No. 19 in Alabama. “At […]
Posted inPackaging News, Southeast
DS Smith Begins Testing Packaging Of Straw, Seaweed, Flowers
Atlanta-based DS Smith is exploring new sustainable options for its packaging, testing materials typically seen in gardens, parks and beaches. The company is working to give new life to alternative fibers for paper and cardboard, including daisies, straw, cocoa shells, miscanthus and seaweed. The research follows a national DS Smith survey in which 59 percent of consumers say […]