Wegmans opened its newest store—in Charlottesville, Virginia—on Sunday. It marks the last of four Wegmans units opening this year; the others debuted in Midlothian and Short Pump, Virginia, in May and August, respectively, and Owings Mills, Maryland, in September. The 120,000-s.f. Charlottesville unit is at the intersection of Interstate 64 and 5th Street. It is […]
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LeBlanc’s To Reopen As Rouses On Tuesday
LeBlanc’s Food Stores will reopen as Rouses Markets next week. The Louisiana grocery chains announced early last month that they would be joining forces under one banner, giving Rouses 54 stores. LeBlanc’s nine stores will close at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, and reopen as Rouses at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Five of the […]
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Southeastern Grocers Launches Veterans Day Wall Of Honor
Leading up to Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores, has launched its Veterans Day Wall of Honor community donation program in all stores, together with the Southeastern Grocers Foundation. Through Nov. 15, customers and associates can show their support for veterans of […]
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Alabama Grocers Association Presents Awards At Food Industry Finest Luncheon
The Alabama Grocers Association held its annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on Oct. 26 at The Club in Birmingham. More than 200 people attended the event. The group recognized its Retailer, Wholesaler and Vendor of the Year Award winners. Speakers included Secretary of Sate John Merrill and motivational speaker Dr. Kevin Elko. “Each of these […]
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Publix Sales Increase 2.4 Percent For 3Q, Same-Store Also Up
Publix reports that sales for the third quarter of 2016 are $8 billion, a 2.4 percent increase from last year’s $7.8 billion. Comparable-store sales for the third quarter of 2016 saw an increase of 0.9 percent. Net earnings for the third quarter total $421.1 million, compared to $412.3 million in 2015, an increase of 2.1 percent. Earnings […]
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Harry’s Fresh Foods Opens Nashville Production Facility
Harry’s Fresh Foods, a Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer of premium refrigerated and frozen soups, entrées, sides and desserts, has expanded its operations with the opening of a new 200,000-s.f. production facility at 2960 Armory Drive in Nashville, Tennessee. The facility debuted Thursday and will eventually employ more than 300 workers. “We are now among the first to […]
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Golfers Raise Funds For Alabama Grocers Education Foundation
The Alabama Grocers Education Foundation held its 24th annual fall golf outing on Thursday at Inverness Country Club in Birmingham. The tournament included two flights and raised funds for the Alabama Grocers Association’s Education Foundation, which funds scholarships to employees and children of employees of Alabama Grocers Association companies. To date, the foundation has awarded […]
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Winn-Dixie Opens Next-Generation Store In South Tampa
Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Bi-Lo, Harveys and Winn-Dixie, on Thursday opened what it calls a local evolution of the flagship Winn-Dixie concept that debuted in Jacksonville earlier this year. The new Winn-Dixie at Hyde Park, located at 2100 W. Swann Avenue, has been tailored specifically to the South Tampa community with a focus on quality […]