Winn-Dixie is celebrating its centennial anniversary in September with nostalgic pricing, special celebrations and a renewed commitment to fighting hunger through monetary donations. “Reaching 100 years is an extraordinary milestone that belongs to everyone who has been part of Winn-Dixie’s journey – our associates, our customers and the communities we call home,” said Anthony Hucker, […]
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Food Lion Feeds Remodels 33 Food Pantries For Hunger Action Month
As part of its annual Great Pantry Makeover initiative, Food Lion Feeds – Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform – is remodeling and restocking 33 food pantries to better serve their communities. The effort is held every September in recognition of Hunger Action Month, a time when Food Lion Feeds strengthens its partnership with Feeding America to […]
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The Fresh Market To Support Feeding America During Hunger Action Month
The Fresh Market is holding a donation checkout campaign for Feeding America during Hunger Action Month in September. Shoppers at the grocer’s 171 stores can round up their totals at the register to the nearest dollar or make donations of their choice. Every dollar donated helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America […]
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Publix Debuts New Supermarket In Raleigh, NC
Publix Super Markets has debuted a new store at 7330 Buffaloe Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. “Customers both old and new will enjoy the special features of this brand-new location, and we’re excited to provide our customers with the quality, convenience and service they know and love,” said Jared Glover, Publix’s media relations manager. To […]
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SNAP, HDCPs, EPR Among Top Issues In Tennessee’s 2025 Legislative Session
The 2025 state legislative session in Tennessee involved some heated battles to try and protect the interests of grocery and convenience stores. Some battles were won; others were lost. Rob Ikard, president and CEO of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association, provided a roundup from the 114th Tennessee General Assembly that ended April 22, […]
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Chappell’s Third-Generation Leaders Carrying Strong Legacy Forward
Chappell’s Home Town Foods was born in Middle Tennessee in 1962, when Chappell’s Cee Bee in Hilltop, just outside Clarksville, opened its doors. Founder Jack Chappell and his wife, Kate, worked for two years straight, opening and closing the store every day, until they were able to open a second location in 1964 in Charlotte. […]
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CFIC Hosts Annual Convention In Myrtle Beach, SC
The Carolinas Food Industry Council (CFIC) welcomed 1,400 grocery industry representatives to its 21st Annual CFIC Convention, held July 20-23 at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort. The three-day event provided educational seminars, industry updates and networking for retailers and suppliers from across the Carolinas. Attendees included hundreds of suppliers who met with leaders from the […]
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Publix Inks Leases For 2 Kentucky Supermarkets
Publix Super Markets has executed leases for two additional Kentucky locations – one in Georgetown and the other in Owensboro. “We are excited to continue our growth across Kentucky,” said Jared Glover, media relations manager. “We look forward to our new customers experiencing the Publix difference soon.” Opening timeframes for the locations have not been […]