Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Progress Report defining advancements the grocer has accomplished over the last year to create stronger communities, better products and a more sustainable future for all. “At Southeastern Grocers, we continue to put people first and position belonging, inclusion and diversity at the heart of […]
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Publix Employees Recognized For Community Involvement
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix recognized six associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award during the company’s recent annual stockholders’ meeting. Publix founder George Jenkins, known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its employees should make a difference in the communities they serve. To recognize employees who exemplify his commitment to service, Publix established the Mr. […]
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Much Time, Tasting Went Into The Fresh Market’s The Square
Diane Cleven has had “the most lucky career in the world.” The VP of deli/CMS/sushi/bakery at The Fresh Market came to the company about 22 years ago, when owner Ray Berry and his son persuaded her to leave the specialty distributor for which she was working. Cleven joined The Fresh Market because she “fell in […]
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Enmarket Announces Clements As New President
Savannah, Georgia-based Enmarket, a convenience store chain, has appointed Matt Clements as its new president. Clements will take over for Brett Giesick, who served in the position since 2017 and was recently named COO for Colonial Group Inc., the Savannah-based group of companies that includes Enmarket. “I could not be prouder of our selection of […]
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Cal-Maine Foods To Expand Cage-Free Production Capabilities
Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has announced that its board of directors has approved new capital projects to further expand the company’s cage-free egg production capabilities. The company plans to fund the proposed projects for an estimated total of $82 million through a combination of available cash on hand, investments and operating cash flow. The proposed […]
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WP Rawl Announces Official Partnership With U.S. Army
Pelion, South Carolina-based WP Rawl has announced its official partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success Program. The PAYs program is a partnership between the U.S. Army and companies that help provide America’s youth with an opportunity to serve their country while also preparing them for future employment. As a company, WP Rawl is […]
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Swisslog, Berkshire Grey Partner On AI-Enabled Robotic Solutions
Bedford, Massachusetts-based Berkshire Grey Inc. and Newport News, Virginia-based Swisslog has announced a partnership to provide robotic solutions to help grocery, e-grocery, e-commerce and retail customers meet the demands of connected consumers while managing widespread labor shortages. The partnership will initially focus on the American market. Swisslog and Berkshire Grey are providing, innovative, AI-enabled robotics solutions to global enterprises. […]
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Walmart Health Expands To Florida With 5 New Health Centers
Walmart Health is expanding its health centers into Florida with new locations in Jacksonville, Middleburg, Poinciana/Kissimmee, Sanford and Wesley Chapel. “Two years after the launch of Walmart Health, we continue evolving and growing to make health care even more accessible to the communities we serve,” said Dr. David Carmouche, SVP of Omnichannel Care Offerings at […]