Publix is testing an online coupon program as a convenient alternative to the paper variety. The Tampa Bay Business Journal reports that the pilot program began a few weeks ago at 10 stores in Ocala, Fla., and 29 stores in Alabama. Shoppers sign up and log on to the service where they have access to […]
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Publix Super Markets Raises $2.5M For CMN Hospitals
Publix Super Markets customers and associates once again showed their immense support for local sick and injured children during the annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in-store fundraiser. This year’s campaign raised $2,507,029, a record-breaking amount and 25 percent increase over 2011 totals. Funds generated from the May 26 –June 16 campaign will directly benefit 19 […]
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The Fresh Market Set To Open Doors In Bradenton, Fla.
The Fresh Market will open a new store in Bradenton, Fla., on Aug. 15. The more than 15,000-s.f. store at 6701 Manatee Ave. W. will become the 29th location for the high-end grocery chain in the state, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. To celebrate the grand opening, the Fresh Market will hold chef […]
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PNC Bank Expands ATM Access To 191 Harris Teeter Stores
PNC Bank has announced the addition of 191 PNC-branded ATMs in Harris Teeter stores throughout the Carolinas and other states. The ATMs will be accessible in 138 Harris Teeter grocery stores across North and South Carolina, as well as in 53 stores in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, between mid-July and Labor Day. Cardtronics, […]
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Alabama Grocers Association Honors Industry Standouts
The Alabama Grocers Association held its annual convention earlier this week at the Sandestin in Destin, Fla. A number of awards were presented, including the 2012 Spirit of America Award, which went to Gerry Totoritis, president and CEO of Associated Grocers of the South. Totoritis, who accepted the award from Tom Wenning of the National […]
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Winn-Dixie Moves On To National Social Madness Competition
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is participating in the national Social Madness competition after winning Jacksonville’s competition in the large companies category with a score of 1,915. The Jacksonville Business Journal reports that the social media team inside the company, anchored by Carlos Gil, has been a huge advocate of getting everyone in the company on board […]
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McLane, Kangaroo Partner For ‘Salute Our Troops’ Campaign
McLane Co. has joined The Pantry, a leading independently operated convenience store chain in the southeastern United States, for the second annual “Salute Our Troops” campaign, inviting customers in its more than 1,600 Kangaroo Express convenience stores across 13 states to demonstrate united support for military personnel and their families. McLane Co. and Kangaroo Express, […]
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Winn-Dixie Launches Prescription Program Including $4/$10 Generics
Winn-Dixie has launched in all of its pharmacies a prescription-savings program that offers deep discounts on more than 400 generic medications and varied discounts on name-brand and other generic medication. “Not everyone has insurance or health benefits that adequately cover prescriptions,” said John Fegan, VP of pharmacy for Winn-Dixie. “This program makes it easier for […]