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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southeast
ARG Welcomes Brown, Weisgram To Board Of Directors
Hendersonville, Tennessee-based Alliance Retail Group (ARG) has appointed Courtney Brown and Jenn Weisgram to its board of directors, effective immediately, replacing Ward Ragland and Joey Hays, founding members who are retiring after more than 20 years of service. “The Alliance Companies thank Ward and Joey for their invaluable knowledge and guidance over the years,” the company […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Beverage News, Southeast
A-GAME Beverages Adds Klug, Herran To Board Of Directors
Orlando-based A-GAME Beverages Inc. has added Sue Klug and Pedro Herran to its board of directors, bringing years of experience and expertise in the food and beverage industry. A-GAME is a beverage designed to help the body refuel, rehydrate and recover after a workout. It is made with eight essential vitamins, sea salt for natural […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Lowes Foods, Southeast
Lowes Foods’ Growth Strategy Includes Adding, Remodeling Stores
Lowes Foods opened a new location July 25 in Aiken, South Carolina. This expansion marks the grocer’s first entry into the greater Augusta, Georgia, market and falls in line with its growth strategy to invest in new stores and remodel older locations. As part of the strategy, Alex Lee Retail, Lowes Foods’ parent company, is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Holds Grand Reopening In Maynardville, TN
Food City company officials hosted a grand reopening celebration July 24 for the newly expanded and remodeled Food City in Maynardville, Tennessee. “Our customers will find the same smiling faces, top quality products, exceptional customer service and competitive pricing they have come to expect from Food City, along with some exciting new services and conveniences,” […]