Mauldin, S.C.-based Bi-Lo has updated 22 of its stores over the past year. The newly-updated stores can be seen throughout the grocery chain’s four-state footprint in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Last month alone, BI-LO added five stores to its renovations list. Locations in Statesboro, Ga., two stores in Augusta, Ga., Greenville and […]
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Miller Takes Helm at AG of Florida
by Ashley Bates/staff writer Chris Miller, who was tapped as the president of Associated Grocers of Florida on Nov. 15, said he plans to run the organization on the principles that his father, Calvin Miller, instilled in him throughout his life. “I believe in straight, honest business. Don’t ever deviate from honesty. That is the […]
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Sweetbay Recognized with EPA ENERGY STAR Certification
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Tampa-Fla.,-based Sweetbay Supermarket with Energy Star certification for continued energy consumption reductions, as well as a strong corporate commitment to promoting superior energy performance. Of the more than 1,570 grocery stores acknowledged by the EPA for earning Energy Star labels for superior energy efficiency, only 170 were […]
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BI-LO Makes Consumer Reports “Nice” List
On Nov. 21, the TODAY show featured Consumer Report’s “2011 Naughty and Nice Holiday List,” a compilation of well-known companies that are awarded points for consumer good behavior. BI-LO was among the likes of Amazon, Costco, American Express and Microsoft for its coupon policy, which doubles the money back for any customer that is unsatisfied […]
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Southern Family Markets Gives Thousands to Charity
Southern Family Markets and its employees place real significance on giving back in the communities they serve and at the end of the 2011 fiscal year; over $570,000 was donated to local charities as well as over 32,000 bags of food to local food banks. Also, Southern Family Markets held its First Annual Charity Classic […]
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Winn-Dixie Opens Coral Way Store Featuring Bilingual Décor Package
On Nov. 15 Winn-Dixie Stores celebrated the completion of its seventh state-of-the-art transformational store and the first to have a bilingual décor package. The newly renovated store is located at 3275 SW 22nd St. in Miami. “This store exemplifies our commitment to South Florida guests and serves as a one-stop grocery destination catering to the […]
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Winn-Dixie Continues on ‘Transformational’ Path
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. continues on its path of “transformational remodels,” and the strategy is working, said Peter Lynch, president, CEO and chairman of the Jacksonville, Fla.-based supermarket chain. Sales at remodeled stores are up and they are helping build brand equity. Net sales for the first quarter of the company’s fiscal […]
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Georgia Municipalities Vote on Sunday Alcohol Sales Today
Today is Election Day for many cities and counties in Georgia. The Georgia Food Industry Association is encouraging all members to go out and make their voice heard. There are 120 jurisdictions in all corners of the state will have Sunday sales referendums on the ballot and the GFIA urges you to vote. To view […]
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Winn-Dixie Making Revamped Coral Way Store A Center of Celebration
Winn-Dixie Stores is inviting guests to experience its newly remodeled Coral Way store throughout November, December and January. To commemorate the grand reopening of the Miami-area store, special events will be held that help to highlight the new store offerings including cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, giveaways and more. Store #251, located at 3275 SW 22nd […]
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Local Kangaroo Express Stores to get $3.2M in Upgrades
The convenience store chain The Pantry Inc. announced plans today to spend $3.2 million to revamp its Birmingham and Tuscaloosa Kangaroo Express stores. As part of its “Fresh Initiative,” the Cary, N.C.-based chain will begin serving new Bean Street Coffee and offering additional food and beverage options at its 36 stores in the two cities, […]
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Sweet Georgia Blues Move Ahead With New Campaign
The promotion and education of Georgia blueberries by the Georgia Blueberry Commission continues to move full-steam ahead as the third-largest producing state of blueberries is poised to grow even further in 2012. With an exciting new marketing campaign that includes representation by Southern Living cookbook author and chef, Rebecca Lang, as well as a relationship […]
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Discount Grocer to Open in Triangle Region of N.C.
The Lowes Food grocery store in Oxford has closed down and will be converting into the Triangle (North Carolina) region’s first JustSave discount grocery location when the store reopens on Oct. 28, according to comments made to the Triangle Business Journal by representatives of both companies. The JustSave concept—referred to as Lowes’ “frugal cousin”—is a […]
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Ga. Crops Lose Nearly $75M Due to Lack of Laborers
Ag commissioner Black testifies before the Senate on immigrant labor On Oct. 4, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black testified before the Immigration, Refugees and Border Security subcommittee in the United States Senate. The hearing was called “America’s Agricultural Labor Crisis: Enacting a Practical Solution,” and Black spoke about the labor shortage in Georgia’s fields. [gn_box […]
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Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open Raises Record Amount
With the $1.8 million check for the Winn-Dixie Foundation are (left to right): PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem; Mary Kellmanson, group VP of marketing for Winn-Dixie Stores, and the president of the Winn-Dixie Foundation; Peter Lynch, Winn-Dixie chairman, CEO and president; Nationwide Tour President Bill Calfee; and Ray De Riggi, president of Dole Fresh Vegetable, […]
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Source Refrigeration & HVAC Opens New Branch in Georgia
Source Refrigeration & HVAC is further expanding into the southeast United States. Source will now service customers throughout the greater-Atlanta area from its new office in Norcross, Ga. This latest expansion is on the heels of recent growth into the Florida market. “Establishing a presence in the greater-Atlanta market has been part of our strategic […]
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Braselton Official Seek Reconsideration for Mayfield Closing
Braselton Mayor Bill Orr and members of the Braselton, Ga., town council are urging Mayfield Dairy’s parent company, Dean Foods, to reconsider its announcement to close the popular visitor’s center in Braselton. At its council meeting Oct. 10, Mayor Orr said, “We need the opportunity to work with Mayfield and to express our willingness to […]
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Publix No. 1 for Corporate Citizenship Reputation
Publix Super Markets placed No. 1, followed by Google on a ranking of 50 companies with the best corporate citizenship reputations compiled by researchers at the Carroll School of Management’s Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College in conjunction with the Reputation Institute. The Corporate Social Responsibility Index, based on a survey of 7,790 online […]
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Meijer Prepares for Holiday Hiring Blitz
Supercenter chain Meijer is preparing to hire hundreds of new employees for its stores as it prepares for this year’s holiday season. The announcement was made via press release Oct. 5 by Janet Emerson, EVP of operations for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer. “Meijer is known for friendly customer service,” said Emerson. “In order to […]
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Publix Pharmacies Offering Flu Shots
Publix Pharmacies are providing flu vaccinations, including a needle-free option, reports the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Traditional flu shots are $30, but Publix accepts Medicare Part B and many third-party insurances, according to a company statement. All immunizations are given by trained Publix pharmacists. Publix Super Markets , headquartered in Lakeland, has about 140 locations […]
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BI-LO Adds to Corporate Office
BI-LO today announced two key new hires, Joan Miszak and Bruce Steadman. Both Miszak and Steadman will be holding management positions within the company’s corporate office, headquartered in Mauldin, S.C. Miszak joins BI-LO as the SVP of human resources and organizational effectiveness. In this role, she will be responsible for leading all human resources and […]