ECRS has completed a requested integration with ShipStation, a web-based shipping software from Auctane. The collaboration brings together ECRS’ native e-commerce solution, CATAPULT WebCart, with ShipStation’s shipping capabilities, creating an efficient, user-friendly platform for retailers of all sizes. The integration offers a host of features designed to simplify and optimize the way ECRS retailers can […]
Category: Southeast
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Honors 12 Employees With Company’s Highest Awards
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has named the recipients of its 2024 George W. Jenkins Award and 2024 President’s Award. These retail and support leaders were recognized at this year’s annual Publix retail operations conference in Orlando, Florida. George W. Jenkins Award The George W. Jenkins Award is named after Publix’s founder. Recipients of this […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Distributes Gift Cards To Rewards Members
Southeastern Grocers Inc. distributed $50,000 in gift cards, as well as free private label products, at five stores in the Southeast to thank customers for participating in its rewards program. The first 100 customers who arrived at each of the designated Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie locations received a $100 gift card and reusable tote bag […]
Posted inFood Lion, Executive News, Southeast
Food Lion President Meg Ham To Retire In May
Ahold Delhaize USA has shared that Meg Ham, president of Food Lion, plans to retire May 2 after more than a decade at the helm of the North Carolina-based grocer and 35-plus years with the organization. Ahold Delhaize USA credited Ham for helping drive Food Lion’s growth, grounded in the brand’s heritage of customer service […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Celebrates New Location In Louisville, KY
The Fresh Market held a grand opening Dec. 5 for its second store in Louisville, Kentucky. The location, the fresh-food specialty retailer’s 165th overall, offers an elevated shopping environment featuring an extensive selection of fresh, local, organic and specialty items. The celebration kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 a.m., with the first 500 customers […]
Posted inAssociation News, Southeast
AGA Honors Three For Dedication To Grocery Industry
The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) held its annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on Oct. 30, with more than 120 people gathering to discuss the work of the organization and those in the state’s food, beverage and grocery profession during 2024. Sen. Bobby Singleton and Rep. Anthony Daniels were the guest speakers. The AGA honored the […]
Posted inProduce News, Southeast
SEPC Shares Southern Exposure Speaker Lineup
The Southeast Produce Council has released its lineup of speakers for the upcoming Southern Exposure: Produce Means Family. Just as “ohana” means “family” in Hawaiian culture, SPC believes that the produce community is a family that supports and uplifts one another. Set for March 6-8 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida, this […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Food Service News, Southeast
Legacy Food Group Names Miller Next CEO
Legacy Food Group has promoted President and COO John H. Miller to CEO, effective Jan. 1. In his new role, Miller will help lead expansion efforts while focusing on operational efficiencies as the company continues to bring together regional independent foodservice distributors. In the last year, he has helped integrate and coordinate the efforts of […]