Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new location Jan. 31 at 120 Shops Blvd. in St. Johns, Florida, marking its first store opening of 2025. “St. Johns County is the healthiest county in Florida, as published by the U.S. News & World Report in 2024. So it makes sense for Sprouts Farmers Market to open […]
Category: Southeast
Posted inProduce News, Food Service News, Southeast
Fresh Express Acquires McEntire Produce
Fresh Express Inc. has acquired McEntire Produce Inc., a fresh-cut processor, repacker and wholesaler based in Columbia, South Carolina. Fresh Express is a brand in value-added salads and fresh produce based in Salinas, California, This strategic acquisition, confirmed by Fresh Express President John P. Olivo and McEntire Produce President and CEO Carter McEntire, combines McEntire […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize USA, Food Lion Recognized As Top Employers
Ahold Delhaize USA and its omnichannel brand, Food Lion, have been named as top employers in the U.S. by the Top Employers Institute, which recognizes organizations that cultivate great workplaces through excellent human resources policies and people practices. “We’re honored by this recognition,” said Cathy Edwards, VP of human resources for Ahold Delhaize USA. “At […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Lowes Foods, Southeast
Pursuit Of Innovation Key To ‘Very Bright Future’ For Lowes Foods
Lowes Foods is celebrating 70 years in the grocery business this year. It began with a small grocery store in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, operated by Jim Lowe, who was part of the family that founded a separate business under the same name selling home improvement products. The focus at Jim Lowe’s grocery store was on […]
Posted inBakery News, Southeast
Flowers Foods To Aquire Simple Mills
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Simple Mills for $795 million in cash. The addition of Simple Mills expands Flowers’ exposure to better-for-you and attractive snacking segments, as well as enhances the company’s growth and margin prospects. Founded in 2012 by Katlin Smith, Simple Mills is a natural brand offering better-for-you […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Lowes Foods, Southeast
Lowes Foods’ In-Store Atmosphere Offers Sense Of Community
The Community Table is the heart of a Lowes Foods store. Constructed of reclaimed wood from local barns, the table is designed to bring the community together through events like food pairings, tea parties and floral arranging classes. Private events ranging from birthday parties for kids to beer and wine pairings for adults (Beer & […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast
Piggly Wiggly Alabama President To Retire, Successor Named
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. President and CEO Jerry McCann is retiring and will be succeeded this month by grocery industry veteran Christopher Brown. McCann has served the Bessemer, Alabama-based wholesaler for more than 36 years in many capacities, including the last three-and-a-half years as president. According to the PWADC Board of Directors, Brown brings […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southeast
Employee-Owned Food Giant Serves Rural MS By Focusing On Price, Quality
Location, customer service, price and quality are just a few of the attributes that help Food Giant stores in northern Mississippi stand out. The Shelby Report of the Southeast recently visited with David Holcomb, division manager, to learn more about the company’s competitive strategy. How long has Food Giant been operating in Mississippi? Kenneth Storey, […]