Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corp. has announced the evolution of its media network, DGMN, which initially debuted in 2018. DGMN aims to unlock the next generation of growth for the retailer’s advertising partners by exceeding benchmarks and industry standards. With DGMN, Dollar General provides access to real-time data with trusted brands to help them serve […]
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Kroger Delivery Available In South Florida
Propelled by steady growth, Kroger Delivery now is serving customers in South Florida with the opening of a new spoke location in Miami. The 60,000-square-foot spoke facility, in collaboration with the Fulfillment Center in Groveland, Florida, will serve as a last-mile cross-dock location that expands Kroger Delivery’s ability to serve more customers. “We are thrilled […]
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IDDBA Expo Showcases The Industry’s Biggest Trends
As the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association expo kicked into its second day, visitors and exhibitors from around the world are showcasing their products. The show is being attended by more than 10,000 visitors with over 800 exhibits. Like many longstanding events, the IDDBA had taken a pandemic induced hiatus and many people are excited […]
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IDDBA Returns For First In-Person Gathering In Two Years
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association kicked off its annual expo June 6 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. After being canceled for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IDDBA expo returned to bring suppliers and wholesalers face to face. The IDDBA aims to bring “today’s leaders with tomorrow’s […]
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Associated Grocers’ Gathering Touts New Ideas And Innovation
After a two-year absence, Associated Grocers Inc. held its Spring Food Show for member retailers April 27 at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana. Themed “AG Into the Future,” the event drew more than 1,000 vendors, manufacturers, retail members and store representatives. Associated Grocers Inc. is a wholesale distributor to more than 180 […]
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Florida Students Named 2022 Coca-Cola Scholars
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida has recognized 11 Florida high school seniors who have been named 2022 Coca-Cola Scholars and will each receive a $20,000 college scholarship. The program, led by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, awarded scholarships to 150 high school seniors across the country based on their academic excellence, leadership and service demonstrated in school and community activities. […]
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Food Lion Begins Annual Summers Without Hunger Campaign
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion has begun its third annual “Summers Without Hunger” campaign to address the need by helping provide meals to fight child hunger this summer. Nearly 22 million children count on school-provided meals but less than 17 percent have access to summer meal programs. Through June 28, people have the opportunity to make […]
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Kroger, Market Wagon Partner For Digital Farmers Market
The Kroger Co. has launched a digital farmers market in Atlanta, Georgia, in partnership with Market Wagon. Developed as an e-commerce marketplace for local farmers and businesses, the service is a digital platform that offers customers a range of fresh, local products. Market Wagon partners with more than 2,500 local farmers and artisans to take […]