A new Publix store will open in Saint Augustine, Florida, tomorrow, July 28, at 8 a.m, in the Moultrie Square at 4255 US 1 South. Previously, a 48,500-s.f. Publix occupied this location but was demolished as part of a renovation project on the shopping center. The 53,785-s.f. Publix store will offer the traditional grocery, meat, produce, dairy and […]
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Publix Has Target Date For Cage-Free Egg Transition
Publix Super Markets has published a position statement on its website that says it will work toward a 100 percent cage-free egg supply by 2026. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) sent out an email to media with a link to Publix’s statement. Even though Publix already offered seven varieties of cage-free eggs […]
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Kroger’s New Atlanta Store Generates Buzz
If social media is any indication, the new Kroger at Glenwood Place in east Atlanta has been very well received. One of the biggest draws appears to be a wine and beer bar inside the store. Many are calling it the “KroBar,” and joking (at least partially) that people will gladly be grocery shopping in […]
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Food Lion/General Mills Promo Provides Customer Savings, Fights Hunger
Through July 12, Food Lion customers can save $2 instantly when they buy General Mills products. To qualify for the promotion, Food Lion MVP customers must purchase five participating items and scan their MVP card at checkout, where they will instantly receive a $2 coupon. In addition, General Mills will donate $50,000 to Food Lion […]
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Fleet Advantage Recognized As A 2016 Top Green Provider
Fleet Advantage has been recognized by the Food Logistics Magazine as a ‘Top Green Provider’ for 2016, acknowledging the company as a leader in the sustainable global food supply chain for improving efficiencies and reducing food distribution carbon with ATLAAS (Advanced Truck Lifecycle Administrative Software) and asset management solutions. Specializing in the food distribution vertical […]
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Southeastern Grocers Introduces Chek Real Sugar Soda
Southeastern Grocers is reintroducing customers to its private label Chek soda with the release of Chek Real Sugar—made with real sugar and free of high-fructose corn syrup and aspartame—in select flavors. Chek soda has been a favorite soft drink among supermarket customers in the South since it was introduced in Winn-Dixie stores in 1965. A […]
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Publix One Of Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces For Millennials
Publix has been recognized as one of Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials.” Publix ranked No. 74 on this year’s list. Publix CEO and president, Todd Jones, commented on the honor. “As company founder George Jenkins often said, when you take care of associates, they’ll take care of their customers. Our associates appreciate our […]
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Southeastern Grocers To Donate July 4th Profits To Hope For The Warriors
Southeastern Grocers, Jacksonville, Florida-based parent company of Bi-Lo, Harveys and Winn-Dixie, has pledged 100 percent of its profits generated on the Fourth of July to the Hope for the Warriors. Hope for the Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family and hope for veterans, service members and military families. […]