Super G Mart is the largest international supermarket in North Carolina, offering spices, produce, grocery and household items from across the globe. Paul Han, VP of operations, spoke with The Shelby Report of the Southeast about the company during the recent Carolinas Food Industry Council conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The first Super G […]
Category: Southeast
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Feature, Southeast
Acosta Group Execs Talk Key Trends, Challenges
As the landscape of fresh foods continues to evolve, two executives with Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta Group shared some of their insights with The Shelby Report of the Southeast. Kathy Risch, SVP of shopper insights and thought leadership, and John DuBois, VP of fresh foods, were presenters at the recent IDDBA Show and talked about key […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Adds Alabama Supermarket To Growing Portfolio
Publix Super Markets opened a new 48,000 square-foot store July 31 in the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka, Alabama. The store features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy with a drive-thru. “We are very excited for the opening of Publix […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Ranked Among Best Supermarkets By Newsweek Readers
For its dedication to delivering an exceptional shopping experience for customers, Harris Teeter has been ranked the No. 2 supermarket in the 2024 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards program allows readers to vote for their favorite companies, products and services across various categories. The Best Supermarket category celebrates the variety in the grocery scene and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Feature, Lowes Foods, Southeast
Lowes Foods Redefines Traditional Grocery Experience For Growth, Innovation
Lowes Foods is on a mission to redefine the traditional grocery store experience. The North Carolina-based retailer, a division of Alex Lee, is an entertainment destination centered around food, according to Tim Lowe, head of Alex Lee retail and president of Lowes Foods. Lowe spoke to The Shelby Report of the Southeast during the recent Carolinas Food Industry Council […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Produce News, Southeast
Harris Teeter, Titan Farms Holding ‘Peaches With A Purpose’
Through Aug. 13, Harris Teeter and Titan Farms are holding their 11th “Peaches with a Purpose” campaign at all of the grocer’s North Carolina stores. South Carolina-based Titan Farms will donate a percentage of all peaches purchased to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since its inception, the campaign has […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Prepares To Open New Supermarket In Florence, SC
Food Lion will open a new store Aug. 7 at 1945 W. Palmetto St. in Florence, South Carolina, offering a broader assortment of products for an enhanced shopping experience. “I’m honored to continue to serve the town of Florence in our new location,” said David Smith, store manager of the Florence Food Lion. “Our neighbors […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Tops J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Rankings
Publix has been named the highest-ranked supermarket pharmacy for customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Pharmacy Study. “At Publix, providing premier service is ingrained in our culture,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “I’m proud of our pharmacy teams, who are dedicated to delivering the best care possible to our customers.” The 2024 study […]