In partnership with its customers, Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion Feeds is providing 1.6 million meals to feed food-insecure neighbors as a result of its annual Orange Bag campaign. Last month, customers purchased specially marked Food Lion Feeds orange bags or made a cash donation at the register during checkout. Each bag sold helped provide five […]
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Murray’s Market Offers Selection Beyond Its Size
Located near the middle of the Florida Keys, Murray’s Market is a small grocery store that carries a large variety of goods. Jay and Jeri Haggard bought Murray’s Market on Summerland Key from Ed and Lil Murray in 1991. Jeri Haggard passed away in 2000, and now the market is run by Jay, son Drew and […]
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Kroger Atlanta Division And Little Clinics Raise $12K For AHA Campaign
Kroger pharmacies and Little Clinics in the Atlanta Division raised more than $12,500 for the American Heart Association’s “Life is Why” campaign. Nationwide, Kroger pharmacies and Little Clinics raised $134,295 for the AHA. Two Kroger pharmacy locations in Georgia ranked in the top 10 Kroger locations nationwide raising funds for the campaign. The Kroger pharmacy […]
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Hy-Vee Announces Site Of First Store In Tennessee
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee, Inc. has released plans on its expansion into Tennessee and the location of its first store in the state. Hy-Vee has secured 17 acres at the corner of Buckner Lane and June Lake Boulevard, within the new June Lake gateway development in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Located in central Tennessee, the city […]
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Kroger Breaks Ground On New Location In Marietta, GA
Kroger hosted a groundbreaking celebration March 29 for its newest store at 1310 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta. “We are excited to break ground on this new store and would like to thank the Cobb County Board of Commissioners and the Powers Ferry Corridor Alliance for their ongoing support,” said Felix Turner, manager of corporate affairs for Kroger’s […]
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Publix Donates $1.1M To Support Ukraine Humanitarian Aid Efforts
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix customers and employees donated more than $1.1 million in a 10-day point-of-sale campaign in support of global Red Cross relief efforts for those affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Donations will be used to distribute food, deliver medicine and medical supplies, assist with evacuations and help provide shelter. The donation campaign began on […]
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Dollar General Adds Enhanced Financial Services
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has created a series of new financial services aimed at increasing access to banking options and providing additional customer payment alternatives. “The announcement highlights Dollar General’s focus on supporting our customers and communities by extending financial service accessibility and payment options,” said Emily Taylor, Dollar General’s EVP and chief merchandising officer. “In […]
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Flowers Foods Names Winters As Chief Supply Chain Officer
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods Inc. has named Tom Winters as chief supply chain officer, effective April 4. In this role, Winters will be responsible for Flowers’ supply chain operations, reporting to Brad Alexander, chief operating officer. “Tom has more than 30 years of experience leading world-class teams and consistently delivering strong results and highly effective process […]