David Pearson, president of Kentucky-based Laurel Grocery Co., has announced executive changes that were effective Nov. 15. On that date, Kip Faulhaber was promoted to SVP of merchandising and marketing, overseeing all marketing, merchandising and procurement for the entire company. Carey Otwell joined Laurel as VP of fresh, responsible for meat, produce, bakery and deli and […]
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On The Move C-Stores Signs Deal To Bring Restaurant Brand Stewart’s To 250 Locations In Florida, Georgia
On the Move Corp. (OTM) and Stewart’s All American Corp. have signed an exclusive 12-year agreement that calls for the development of 250 Stewart’s locations exclusive to On the Move convenience stores throughout Florida and Georgia in order to compete with Wawa, RaceTrac and QuikTrip. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring an iconic brand […]
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Ingles Reports 4Q, Full Year Results
Ingles Markets on Thursday reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2015 results. The North Carolina-based grocery chain said it experienced record core grocery sales and record net income for fiscal 2015. Core grocery sales exclude gasoline. Total sales were $3.78 billion for fiscal 2015 compared with $3.84 billion in fiscal 2014. For the full […]
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Rouses Named Employer Of The Year By Louisiana Governor’s Office
Rouses Markets has been honored as Employer of the Year by the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs for actively recruiting, hiring and accommodating employees with disabilities. The grocery chain was recognized at the Governor’s Outstanding Leadership in Disabilities Awards ceremony in November at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge. Scott A Ledet, who […]
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Earth Fare Expands Atlanta Footprint
A milestone in the company’s 40-year history, Earth Fare, a specialty organic and natural foods grocery store, opened its 40th location Dec. 9. The new store, located at 3140 Ronald Reagan Boulevard in The Collection at Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia, expands the company’s Atlanta footprint to three stores. Highlighted by CNNMoney as the 6th Fastest Growing County […]
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Kroger Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Peachtree City, Georgia, Store
The Kroger store at 564 Crosstown Drive in Peachtree City, Georgia, celebrated its grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning after undergoing a more than 43,000-s.f. expansion—increasing in size to approximately 100,000 s.f. The expansion adds an estimated 100 new jobs to the Peachtree City community. “Kroger has been a part of the Peachtree […]
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TGCSA Hires Member Services Coordinator
The Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association (TGCSA) has hired Chassity Martin as its coordinator of member services and project management. Martin’s duties will include addressing member issues, coordinating the association’s social media presence and providing events support. Previously, Martin worked for the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance. She is a 2015 graduate of the University of North […]
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Publix Enhances Free Medication Programs
Beginning Tuesday, Publix Pharmacies began offering a free 90-day supply of Metformin, Lisinopril and Amlodipine, all currently part of Publix’s free medication programs, to customers with a prescription for the medications. Previously, 30-day supplies of the medications were offered with a prescription. The program enhancement is being made to assist the grocer’s customers’ medication adherence. […]