On Nov. 6, Food City opened three recently acquired former Winn-Dixie locations in Alabama. The rebranded stores, each of which is 44,000 square feet, are located in: Jasper, AL (2405 U.S. Highway 78 East) Trussville, AL (465 Main St.) Fultondale, AL (1721 Highway 31 North) ‘”Winn-Dixie has served the community for a number of years, […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Lowes Foods, News, Southeast
Lowes Foods Provides 780K Meals To Families Through Sharing Campaign
Lowes Foods and the Healthy Family Project are partnering for the annual Season of Sharing campaign, an initiative that celebrates better-for-you brands and supports families facing food insecurity. This year’s campaign will help provide 780,000 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Inter-Faith […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Invests $484M To Upgrade 153 Stores In Charlotte, NC Area
With a $484 million capital investment, Food Lion is enhancing the customer shopping experience with 153 remodeled stores throughout the greater Charlotte market area (DMA), which includes multiple towns and cities across North and South Carolina. “Charlotte is a special market for us because it’s our hometown,” said Food Lion President Greg Finchum. “Every enhancement […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast
ECRS Launches Data Bridge To Help CATAPULT POS Transitions
ECRS has launched POS Data Bridge, a new service designed to streamline the migration of historical data from legacy point-of-sale (POS) systems into the CATAPULT Cognition analytics platform. The solution allows retailers transitioning to CATAPULT to preserve and activate historical insights for immediate business impact. “POS Data Bridge is about unlocking the power of a retailer’s […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Southeast
AGA Holds 2025 Food Industry Finest Awards Luncheon
The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) celebrated the state’s grocery industry during the 2025 Food Industry Finest Awards Luncheon in Birmingham, honoring leaders whose work embodies the values, dedication and spirit that define the business. The ceremony featured remarks from Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate, who highlighted the vital role grocers play in feeding […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Feature, News, Southeast
PWADC Invests In Growth, Tech, People
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. is investing in technology, operations and personnel to support independent retailers and drive profitability, according to President and CEO Christopher Brown. The upgrades – including an upgraded buying system, warehouse technology and digital marketing support – are designed to strengthen the cooperative’s 242 stores and attract more independent grocers to […]
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Publix Charities Gives $250K To Aid Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts
Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross fund designated to help support relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage in the Caribbean. “We extend our sympathies to the families that have been devastated by the loss of life and damage caused by this hurricane,” said Publix Charities Executive […]
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Publix Holds Grand Store Opening In Palm Bay, FL
Publix Super Markets opened a new 48,387-square-foot store Oct. 30 at Heritage Square in Palm Bay, Florida. The store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery, deli, pharmacy and an adjacent Publix Liquors. “We’re excited to welcome Palm Bay customers to their new […]