Harris Teeter has been recognized on USA Today’s list of “America’s Best Customer Service” for 2025. “Harris Teeter’s valued associates are at the heart of everything we do, and this award is a testament to their dedication and care,” said Danna Robinson, Harris Teeter’s director of corporate affairs. “We’re so proud every time we hear […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast, UNFI
UNFI Celebrates Circle Of Excellence Retailers During Spring, Summer Show
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) recognized five high-performing retailers of various sizes during its second Spring and Summer Selling Show of 2025 in Orlando, Florida. According to UNFI, the retailers are driving growth, innovation and community impact across the grocery retail industry. In a ceremony Feb. 12, UNFI’s second annual Customer Circle of Excellence Awards honored […]
Posted inAssociation News, Market Profile, Southeast
GFIA’s Kuzava Gives Updates On Impact Of Bird Flu, New Administration, Tort Reform
Kathy Kuzava, president of the Georgia Food Industry Association, took time out during one of her busiest seasons of the year – the legislative session that just got underway – to share her thoughts on several issues with existing, or potential, impact on Peach State grocers. Can you tell us the latest on the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Names Hardesty Store Manager Of The Year
Jon Hardesty, manager of the Food Lion store in Leonardtown, Maryland, was named the retailer’s 2024 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager Excellence Award winner. Hardesty was selected from a group of more than 1,100 store managers across Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Named for Ketner, one of Food Lion’s founders, the awards recognize exceptional store […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest, Southeast
Legacy Bakehouse Acquires Classic Cookie
Legacy Bakehouse, a Wisconsin-based contract and private label manufacturer of baked snacks, has acquired Mannon Specialty Foods Inc. dba Classic Cookie, a Sevierville, Tennessee-based baker of premium cookie products. This acquisition expands Legacy’s baking categories and geographic reach while adding a retail brand with national distribution. This is the second bakery acquisition by Legacy Bakehouse […]
Posted inDairy News, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Acquires Deal-Rite Feeds Assets In NC
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has acquired certain assets of Deal-Rite Feeds Inc. and its affiliated entities, including two feed mills, storage facilities, usable grain, vehicles, related equipment and retail feed sales business located in Statesville and Union Grove, North Carolina. The company is funding the acquisition with available cash on hand. “We are pleased to have […]
Posted inExecutive News, Dollar General, Southeast
Dollar General Promotes Deckard, Herrmann To EVP Roles
Dollar General Corp. has promoted Steve Deckard as EVP of strategy and development and Tracey Herrmann as EVP of store operations. Both of the roles were effective Feb. 1. Deckard’s new position will focus on the expansion of Dollar General’s national footprint, corporate wide process improvement and leadership of its strategic initiatives. In his most […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches Health Partner Round-Up Campaign
Harris Teeter has launched its Health Partner Round-Up Campaign, supporting six health nonprofits: the American Cancer Society (ACS), the American Heart Association (AHA), the ALS Association, Breakthrough T1D, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and the HEARTest Yard, a foundation founded by former Carolina Panther Greg Olsen. Through April 22, shoppers can round up their total […]