Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. has announced two key executive changes: Tony Chicarelli has been named VP of sales, business and store development, while Delma Craft has become VP of operations. “These changes will help strengthen the PWADC organization as it works to improve its performance-driven service to its customers and strengthen retail profitability,” said […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Breaks Ground On New Site In Athens, AL
Company officials broke ground Aug. 8 for a new Food City on Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, Alabama. The 57,000-square-foot supermarket, which will create 180 new jobs, is expected to open next spring. It is the company’s fifth of six locations planned for the Huntsville market area. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very […]
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Houchens Food Group Names Shillinglaw As COO
Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Houchens Food Group Inc. has appointed Brian Shillinglaw as chief operating officer (COO). Shillinglaw brings more than 24 years of leadership experience in grocery retail, specializing in merchandising, operations and human resources. Throughout his career, he has held key operational roles at several grocery retailers, including Winn-Dixie, Southeastern Grocers, Rouses, Harris Teeter […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Provides 28M Meals To Prevent Child Hunger
With many children facing food insecurity, Food Lion customers and participating vendors helped provide more than 28 million meals through the “Summers Without Hunger” initiative. Customers supported the annual campaign by buying special reusable bags for $2 between June 18-July 15. Ten Food Lion suppliers matched the proceeds from the bag sales: Campbell’s, Frito-Lay, General […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches Together In Education Round Up Campaign
Harris Teeter’s new round-up campaign, Together in Education (TIE), benefits Southeast-based nonprofits that support the needs of educators and students. Through Oct. 28, customers can round up their transactions to the nearest dollar when checking out at any Harris Teeter location. “Since 1998, Harris Teeter has contributed more than $33 million through our Together in Education […]
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The Fresh Market Tops Newsweek’s 2025 Best Retailers List
The Fresh Market has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Retailers 2025, receiving the top spot in the Specialty/Natural/Ethnic Grocers category. The ranking was published in partnership with Statista Inc. “We are honored to be recognized as a top retailer in the grocery industry by Newsweek and Statista Inc.,” said The Fresh Market […]
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Food City Prepares To Build New Store In Marion, VA
Company officials broke ground July 31 for a new 56,700-square-foot Food City on North Main Street in Marion, Virginia, that is expected to open next spring and will replace the current location in town. “We are very excited to be building a brand-new … store for the residents of Marion and Smyth County. Our company […]
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The Kroger Co. Begins Flashfood Pilot In Richmond, VA
Flashfood has partnered with the Mid-Atlantic Division of The Kroger Co. to introduce its program at 16 stores in the Richmond, Virginia, area. Through the partnership, customers can buy fresh groceries in surplus or nearing their best-by date, including meat, dairy, produce and baked goods at larger discounts through the Flashfood app. Items are then […]