Pocahontas IGA in Marlinton, West Virginia, has been named one of the 2024 U.S. Retailers of the Year by the Independent Grocers Alliance, the highest honor the organization bestows upon its retail members. Owner Rob Hilleary and his team were nominated by their wholesaler, Merchant Distributors Inc., for their innovative store operations and for moving […]
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Posted inHarris Teeter, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Prepares To Open Store In Beaufort, SC
Harris Teeter will hold a grand opening June 25 for its Lady’s Island store at 163 Sea Island Pkwy. in Beaufort, South Carolina. The grand opening will begin at 4 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting, followed by Harris Teeter’s Taste of Teeter event with complimentary food and beverage samples and live music. The registers will be […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Southeast
ECRS, CoupDog Complete Initial Integration Phase To CATAPULT Platform
CoupDog, a next generation digital coupon provider, has completed the first phase of its integration to ECRS’ CATAPULT Retail POS platform. The new integration allows ECRS retailers access to CoupDog’s cutting-edge blockchain-powered coupon platform, providing an exceptional omnichannel experience for shoppers at CATAPULT-operated locations. Because CATAPULT Retail POS uniquely runs the same transactional logic across all retail […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southeast
Retail Federation Executive: Grocery Industry In Florida Remains Resilient
Many Central Florida businesses are optimistic about the economy, according to a report by WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. The report featured an update from Sean Snaith, director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting, who stated the central region and the state should be able to avoid the worst impacts […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Laurel Grocery Co., Southeast
Several Employees Assume Expanded Roles At Laurel Grocery
Laurel Grocery Co. shared that four employees have been promoted to new positions with expanded responsibilities and that a fifth is joining the company as a buyer. The company said the moves will position it for the long-term future and for continued growth and advancement of all workers. [RELATED: Laurel Grocery Named Wholesaler Of The […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Work Underway On First Wawa Stores In Kentucky
Wawa has broken ground on its first two stores in Kentucky – one at 9650 Preston Crossing Blvd. in Louisville and the other at 3012 Lexington Road in Nicholasville – that are projected to open in the late second quarter of 2025. The groundbreaking ceremonies included VIP customers, state and local officials and charity partners. […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Publix Continues Funding To Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
Publix is celebrating World Oceans Day on June 8 by continuing to support sustainable seafood practices and helping to protect ocean wildlife. The retailer is continuing its 14-year support of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership. This past year, Publix has donated $130,000 to support fishery improvement projects that enhance sustainable seafood practices. “Publix is committed to […]
Posted inAssociation News, Southeast
Food City’s Harris Crowned Tennessee’s Best Bagger
Kobey Harris, a courtesy clerk at the Food City in Powell, took top honors at the annual Tennessee’s Best Bagger competition May 16, edging six other contestants from across the Volunteer State for the trophy. The event is part of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association’s annual convention. As state champion, Harris is eligible […]