The Publix ice cream truck, featuring many of this season’s limited-time offerings, is winding up its road trip this summer. Upcoming ice cream truck stops include: July 4 – St. Pete, Florida, at the St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave., from 4-10 p.m.; July 6 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at Las Olas Beach, 240 Las […]
Category: Southeast
Posted inMarket Profile, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Aldi To Begin Winn-Dixie, Harveys Assimilation Process
North Florida’s biggest retail grocery news over the past year arguably came out of Jacksonville. Following a deal announced in August 2023 and completed in early March this year, Southeastern Grocers’ Winn-Dixie brand, along with sister banner Harveys Supermarkets, now are owned by Aldi, the value-focused retailer headquartered in Batavia, Illinois. Aldi said the deal […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Harps Food Stores, Southeast
ECRS Introduces EBT Chip, Tap Technology For Retailers
Recognizing the need for enhanced security measures, ECRS has spearheaded the transition to chip and tap technology for EBT payments. Through collaboration with industry experts, ECRS’ E-Payments team has implemented support for the new SNAP EBT chip cards, allowing payment acceptance to retailers running ECRS’s CATAPULT Retail POS software. This initiative not only demonstrates ECRS’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Lowes Foods, Southeast
Lowes Foods Elevates Food Safety, Productivity With SmartSense
SmartSense by Digi has begun a new strategic relationship with Lowes Foods to automate asset health monitoring, integrate proactive maintenance and digitize food safety. Lowes Foods is owned by Alex Lee Inc., along with IGA and KJ’s Market locations. The SmartSense IoT Sensing-as-a-Service framework will protect more than 5,000 assets across 141 Lowes Foods locations. Founded […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Offers Customers Virtual Care Services
Publix Pharmacy customers have access to a virtual care service powered by WellSync. By filling out an online health questionnaire, customers can seek medical care from a licensed provider with no appointment needed and from the comfort of their home. “Publix Pharmacy continues to remove barriers so our customers can receive convenient health care services,” […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast
BJ’s Shares Plans For New Stores In New Jersey, North Carolina
BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the locations of its newest clubs, set to open in early 2025. The stores in Hanover Township and Southern Pines will mark the retailer’s 25th club in New Jersey and 10th in North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our membership offers to even more families in New Jersey […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Breaks Ground On Supermarket In Chattanooga, TN
Food City officials broke ground June 6 on a new supermarket on Lee Highway in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The 56,000-square-foot retail supermarket, which will create 50-75 new area jobs, is expected to open early next year and will serve as a replacement for its current location. “We appreciate the support the residents of Chattanooga and Hamilton […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Preps For Opening Day In Pulaski, VA
The new supermarket that Food City is opening today on East Main Street in Pulaski, Virginia, replaces the grocery’s previous location in the city. “We have served the residents of Pulaski and the surrounding county for the past 24 years, and we’re excited to provide our valued customers with a new state-of-the-art Food City to […]