Southeastern Grocers Inc. is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2024 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant. The grant supports organizations that work to address racial disparities in health care, food insecurity and education while building a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Nonprofit organizations that promote underserved communities throughout Alabama, […]
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Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Produce News, Southeast
Dollar General Reaches Produce Milestone, Adds AI Ordering
Noting that it now offers fresh produce at more than 5,000 stores across the country, Dollar General said it has more individual points of produce distribution than any other U.S. mass retailer or grocer. First announced in the company’s fourth-quarter 2022 earnings in March, more than 5,000 stores now carry the top 20 items typically […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast
Remodeled Tampa Store Serves As Publix’s Prototype
Publix has been named Shelby Publishing’s 2023 Growth Leader. Publix President Kevin Murphy recently visited with Shelby President and COO Stephanie Reid and SVP Jan Meade as they toured the Publix at 3617 W. Gandy Blvd. in Tampa, Florida. The 55,000-square-foot store is the company’s newest prototype. Murphy referenced the company’s Greenwise stores, which he […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Markets Opens Fourth Store In Lafayette, LA
Already a household name in Lafayette, Louisiana, Rouses Markets opened its fourth store in the parish Jan. 25 to much fanfare. Located at 1810 Camellia Blvd., the 55,000-square-foot supermarket – the company’s 65th overall – anchors a 15-acre retail center adjacent to the Village of River Ranch, one of Lafayette’s largest communities. It joins three […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Finalizes Fresco y Más Sale
Southeastern Grocers Inc. has completed its strategic divestiture of Fresco y Más to Fresco Retail Group. The grocer will continue to own and operate Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. “The successful sale of Fresco y Más marks an important milestone on our path forward,” said Anthony Hucker, president and CEO of Southeastern Grocers. “As […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Tyson Foods Opens Bacon Plant In Kentucky
To support an expansion of its bacon production capabilities, Tyson Foods has opened a new $355 million plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The 400,000-square-foot plant is expected to produce two million pounds a week of Jimmy Dean and Wright Brand bacon retail products and bacon used in foodservice, areas that represent more than $1 billion […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Health & Wellness, Southeast
AGBR Sponsors Southern University’s Basketball Nutrition Center
Associated Grocers Inc. (AGBR) has partnered with the Southern University Men’s Basketball team to sponsor its nutrition center, becoming the team’s exclusive grocery partner. The station is located within the men’s team locker room and is available to players throughout the season and while they are on campus. “I am incredibly excited and grateful for […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Finding New Ways To Fight Hunger Through Summit
Publix long has been working to alleviate hunger in the communities it serves. That effort reached a new level in early 2023, when the company hosted a Hunger Summit at its Lakeland, Florida headquarters. Executives from 35 Feeding America member food banks in the Publix operating area attended, along with state and federal officials. Company […]