Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list, ranking No. 168 of 500 total companies and was seventh of 30 in the retail and wholesale industry. “At Publix, our culture – like everything at our company – is made possible by our associates’ contributions,” said Maria Brous, director of communications. “We’re proud […]
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AppHarvest Appoints Willis To Board Of Directors
Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest Inc. has announced the appointment of J. Kevin Willis as a director of the company, as chair of the board’s audit committee and as a member of the nominating and corporate governance committee, effective Feb. 19. Willis currently serves as the SVP and CFO of Ashland, a global specialty materials company, and […]
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Great American Cobbler Company Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The Homerville, Georgia-based Great American Cobbler Co. celebrated its one year anniversary on Feb. 9. That was the date the company had its first sale in 2021 at Piggly Wiggly in Blackshear, Georgia. Great American Cobbler’s products are now available in more than 3,600 stores in 27 states. The company’s team combines family farmers and veteran […]
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The Fresh Market Offers At-Home Valentine’s Day Dining Experiences
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is allowing guests to select their favorite dishes from a collection of appetizers, dinner and dessert options this Valentine’s Day. The company is introducing an “Valentines’ Day Meal for Two.” It is available for online orders until Feb. 11 and features: Choice of two selections: Premium Choice Chateaubriand Cut Filet Mignon Ultimate […]
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SweetWater Brewing Company Expands Distribution Across California
Atlanta-based SweetWater Brewing Company LLC, a subsidiary of Tilray Brands Inc., has announced its expansion across California with distribution partners, Reyes Beer Division. This growth into California will tie together with the company’s previous westward expansion of the SweetWater brand with the opening of SweetWater Colorado Brewing Co. LLC in Fort Collins, Colorado, and the […]
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Kroger Atlanta Division President Brown Retiring; Smith Named Successor
The Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Atlanta Division President Tim Brown and the promotion of Victor Smith, currently Delta Division president, to succeed him. Brown will retire after more than 44 years of service and leadership, effective April 1. Over the coming months, Brown will work closely with Smith. Brown started his career with Kroger as a […]
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Alabama Grocers Association Offers Optimistic Economic Outlook In 2022
The overall economic outlook for Alabama in 2022 looks “very promising,” according to Ellie Taylor, president of the Alabama Grocers Association. Data from the past year appears to support Taylor’s optimism. An Economic Outlook Update for the fourth quarter of 2021, published by the Culverhouse College of Business at the University of Alabama, estimated the […]
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Rouses Markets Expands E-Commerce Offerings With Egrowcery
Thibodaux, Louisiana-based Rouses Markets has partnered with eGrowcery for its own e-commerce solution for curbside pickup. The eGrowcery platform includes a Rouses Market Shopping App, which customers can download on the App Store or on Google Play. With eGrowcery technology, customers can shop, place an order and choose a curbside pickup time through the app or on […]