Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Donates $160K To Fight Hunger

 Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has donated $160,000 to eight Southeast food banks to help fight hunger during the summer months. According to Feeding America, one in eight children across the U.S. may experience food insecurity, and millions of children count on school meal programs to provide their daily nutrition. However, during the summer break, many […]

Posted inFood City, Retailer of the Year, Southeast

Food City: ‘We’re Nothing Without Our Community Being Successful’

Community involvement is at the center of Food City’s legacy. This year, the company is celebrating a decade of giving more than $60 million to local and national community organizations.  Food City, The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Retailer of the Year, partners locally with a variety of nonprofits, including veterans groups, hunger relief organizations, […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Grocers, Inc., Southeast

Associated Grocers Holds Employee Cornhole Tournament

Associated Grocers held its first employee cornhole event June 29 at its company headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Over the last couple of months, employees have teamed up to play cornhole within their departments to form a bracket to play against other Associated Grocers’ winning departmental teams. Retail Operations’ Chris Ordoyne and Corey Hughes slid […]

Posted inFood City, Retailer of the Year, Southeast

Family-Based Culture, Atmosphere Food City’s Key Core Characteristics

Food City, The Shelby Report of the Southeast’s Retailer of the Year, is in the people business, according to its president, Steve Smith. The grocer focuses on growing from within through its people while continuously exceeding customer expectations.  It all starts with hiring. “Calm and friendly and making sure we bring the right teammates into […]

Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Southeast, Whole Foods

Zep’s Home Pro Collection Aims To Fill Cleaning Gap

In an effort to fill what it views as a void in the household cleaning category, Atlanta-based Zep has expanded its portfolio to include the Home Pro collection of family-friendly formulas. The Zip Home Pro collection will help consumers clean in less time with commercial grade cleaning products developed for high-efficiency home use.  The full portfolio […]

Posted inOrganic Natural, Snacks Brands, Southeast

Mars Welcomes Acquisition Of Kevin’s Natural Foods

McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. has completed the acquisition of Kevin’s Natural Foods. Kevin’s makes chef-inspired sous-vide meals, sides and sauces. Founded in 2019, it has experienced double-digit growth and is available in more than 17,000 retail locations.  “This is an important milestone for Kevin’s Natural Foods, and I want to thank every colleague at Kevin’s […]