Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Debuts New Store In Chattanooga, TN

Food City held a grand opening Oct. 22 for a new 54,000-square-foot store on Highway 58 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The supermarket serves as a replacement for its predecessor, which was shuttered earlier this year to make way for its construction. “We appreciate the support the residents of Chattanooga and Hamilton County have shown our company, […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast

PWADC Upgrades Digital Platform With eGrowcery

Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. (PWADC), a supermarket warehouse cooperative serving more than 240 stores in the Southeast, is offering its retail members the eGrowcery digital commerce platform. PWADC said it selected eGrowcery to deliver a combination of unified commerce and fulfillment technology, as well as joint retail marketing promotion to ensure operational success. “eGrowcery […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, News, Southeast, Supply Chain News

Ahold Delhaize USA Plans Distribution Center In Burlington, NC

Ahold Delhaize USA’s distribution and transportation companies, ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation, are planning to build an $860 million distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina, that will grow the supply chain network serving the company’s brands on the East Coast, including Food Lion. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with an anticipated start of […]

Posted inAssociation News, News, Southeast

AGEF Raises Scholarship Funds At 2025 Clay Shoot Tournament

The Alabama Grocers Education Foundation (AGEF) held its annual Clay Shoot Tournament on Oct. 9, bringing together retailers, wholesalers, vendors and community partners from across the state for a day of camaraderie that raised more than $48,000 for its scholarships program.  This year, AGEF awarded 57 scholarships valued at more than $56,500 to employees of […]

Posted inBakery News, News, Southeast

Little Debbie Celebrates 40 Years Of Christmas Tree Cake

Collegedale, Tennessee-based McKee Foods, the maker of Little Debbie snacks, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake. Known for its signature yellow cake, creme filling and red and green sprinkles, the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake has grown from a limited holiday offering into a seasonal symbol. “For 40 years, […]

Posted inProduce News, News, Southeast

Red Arts Capital Acquires Produce Distributor Forestwood Farm

Red Arts Capital, an investment firm specializing in supply chain-related and logistics businesses, has acquired Forestwood Farm, a family-owned produce distributor based in Birmingham, Alabama. With the acquisition, Red Arts continues to expand its produce distribution footprint in the Southeastern U.S. and represents the firm’s second investment in the sector within the market. “This investment […]

Posted inExecutive News, C-Store News, News, Southeast

Parker’s Kitchen Promotes Rudolfs, Rhine To Elevated Executive Roles

Parker’s Kitchen, a convenience store and foodservice company headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, has promoted John Rudolfs to co-CEO and John Rhine to CFO in an effort to leverage the strengths of the company’s top leadership. Rudolfs will share CEO duties with Brandon Hofmann as they work together to optimize operations and support strategic growth. “As we […]