In December 2024, Invest Atlanta – the official economic development authority for the city of Atlanta – announced millions of dollars in grants to bolster fresh food access in underserved areas around the city. The first announcement was Invest Atlanta providing $8 million in funding for two stores to be operated by independent operator Savi […]
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Food City Donates $3K To Camp Hope Youth Program
Food City presented a $3,000 check on Jan. 21 to Partnership for Families, Children & Adults Inc. of Chattanooga, Tennessee, to benefit the organization’s Camp HOPE project, a trauma-informed summer program for youth. Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is a nonprofit human services agency serving southeastern Tennessee and North Georgia since 1877. The organization […]
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ECRS Launches AI-Powered Chat Tool For Retail Data Analysis
ECRS has released Chat with Cognition, an artificial intelligence-driven insight and summarization tool built into its CATAPULT Cognition cloud-based platform. The new capability allows retailers to converse with their operational data, receive automated insights and streamline decision-making without requiring specialized analytics expertise. Designed for independent grocers, natural and organic retailers, food co-ops and convenience operators, […]
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Food City Enlarging Store In Blountville, TN
Food City is expanding its store on Highway 394 in Blountville, Tennessee, adding more than 7,000 square feet of retail space that will increase the total footprint to nearly 50,500 square feet. The project, which is scheduled to wrap up this fall, will create 40 new jobs. “We are excited to have the opportunity to […]
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Harris Teeter Recognized On Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces Lists
Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community” for 2026. “We appreciate Newsweek recognizing our workplace culture, which is grounded in respect, collaboration and a shared sense of purpose,” said Martha Tayor, VP of human resources. “Supporting our associates and creating an […]
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Publix Named To Fortune’s Most Admired Companies List For 31st Year
Publix has been recognized on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2026, marking the 31st consecutive year the Lakeland, Florida-based grocer has received the honor since 1996. The list acknowledges companies that prioritize employees’ well-being, community engagement and sustainability efforts, as well as being a great place to work, among other criteria. “At Publix, […]
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NC Sweetpotato Commission Honors Yencho With Service Award
The NC Sweetpotato Commission presented its 2026 Distinguished Service Award to Craig Yencho at the organization’s annual meeting held in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Through his extensive work in agricultural research, Yencho has shared valuable knowledge with sweetpotato growers across the state, developing new cultivation techniques, improving pest management practices and innovating varieties that have boosted […]
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The Winn-Dixie Company Launches With Refreshed Visual Identity
Southeastern Grocers officially became The Winn-Dixie Company on Jan. 21, completing a corporate rebranding with a refreshed identity featuring a new tagline – “Bring Home More Good” – and modernized visual elements, including a refined logo and brighter color schemes. The Jacksonville, Florida-based company is rolling out what it describes as a “sweet-and-sassy tone of […]