Food City has completed a major remodel at its store on South Mayo Trail in Pikeville, Kentucky. The project included a modern décor package, new flooring throughout and new bakery, deli and produce cases. The meat department received new islands, and the checkout area was enhanced with new cash registers and the addition of six […]
Category: Southeast
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Food City Breaks Ground On Supermarket In Jefferson City, TN
Food City broke ground on a new store at W. Broadway Blvd. in Jefferson City, Tennessee, that will replace a current location. The 60,000‑plus‑square‑foot supermarket is expected to open next spring and will create about 75 new area jobs. “We appreciate the support the residents of Jefferson City and Jefferson County have shown our company, […]
Posted inBeverage News, Corporate Store News, News, Southeast, Walmart
Walmart, Dunkin’ Celebrate 150th In-Store Location In Oakwood, GA
Walmart has opened its 150th Dunkin’ restaurant inside a Walmart store at 3875 Mundy Mill Road in Oakwood, Georgia.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast
The Winn-Dixie Co. Completes Store Conversions, Unites Under One Banner
The Winn-Dixie Co. has completed the conversion of eight Harveys Supermarket locations to the Winn-Dixie banner, unifying its store portfolio under one brand. The newly converted stores are located in Jacksonville (three locations), Lake City, Lakeland (two locations), Ocala, and Folkston, Georgia. “Completing these conversions is a defining milestone for The Winn-Dixie Company and an […]
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Giant Food Celebrates Remodeled Store Reopening In Oakton, VA
Upgrades include expanded seafood departments, a gourmet cheese selection, a Ledo pizza program and a full-service sushi bar.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Elects Livesay To Board Of Directors
Jill Livesay will bring more than 30 years of leadership and financial expertise to the board.
Posted inBeverage News, News, Southeast
Coke Florida Opens $84M Distribution Center In Orlando
Coca‑Cola Beverages Florida LLC (Coke Florida) celebrated the grand opening of its new Orlando Distribution Center, an $84 million facility at 3095 Eunice Avenue. The 180,000‑square‑foot facility features 29 inbound and outbound docks and is capable of handling about 34 million cases annually. It supports distribution across a broad regional footprint including Orlando, Ocala, Daytona, […]
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Food City Promotes 2 Store Managers To District Roles
Food City has promoted Brad Holt and Eric Hozouri to district manager, joining the senior staff executive leadership team. They succeed Steven Jones and Brian Hemminger, who have advanced to new roles – Jones as senior director of produce and floral operations and Hemminger as senior director of foodservice and Starbucks operations. “Brad and Eric […]
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Publix Opens Second Northern KY Location In Cold Spring
This site is the second of five Publix stores planned for the region, with future locations planned in Independence, Florence and Hebron.
Posted inBakery News, News, Southeast
Nature’s Own Taps John Cena As ‘Breaducator’ For Brand Refresh
John Cena is helping the company introduce a new simple recipe and brand refresh across its entire portfolio.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Harris Teeter, Marketing News, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches ‘Aisle Adventures’ Discovery Campaign
Harris Teeter has introduced Aisle Adventures, an initiative it hopes will turn everyday grocery shopping into a time of discovery for shoppers. The program spotlights new, seasonal and trending items across departments, encouraging customers to discover products that soon may be on their shopping lists. Content will be shared across social media, influencer partnerships and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Harps Food Stores, News, Southeast, Southwest
Harps Appoints New DMs For Northwest AR, TN
The leadership moves follow a string of acquisitions the retailer has completed over the past year, pushing its store count to 177.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Southeast
Pilgrim’s Invests $75M To Expand GA Plant, Closes TN Harvesting Operations
The company will expand capacity to produce a mix of higher‑value, boneless chicken products – including those in fast‑growing categories.
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, Southeast
Mascot Inc. Expands Pecan Facility In Glennville, GA
The expansion scales its sugar panning capacity, accelerating production of flavored nut products such as Praline Pecans and Coconut Cashews.
Posted inFeatured News, Feature, Grocery News, Independent Store News, International Foods, News, Southeast
Hispanic Supermarket In ATL Winning World Cup Summer
A visit to Talpa Supermercados in metro Atlanta shows how experiential retail, fresh departments and cultural connection can turn a soccer summer into sustained traffic. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11-July 19, co-hosted for the first time by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with Atlanta among the 11 U.S. host cities. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Launches MVP Savings Spectacular
Food Lion has announced the launch of the MVP Savings Spectacular, a three-week savings event running June 10-30 that gives MVP loyalty members access to weekly deals on grocery essentials for summer entertaining and everyday shopping. The event features weekly deals in categories families shop most, including pantry staples, party snacks, beverages, fresh produce and […]
Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, National, Southeast
Dollar General Marks America’s 250th With Red Cross Donation
Dollar General has announced a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The contribution, which also marks the 25th anniversary of the partnership between Dollar General and the ARC, will help extend and strengthen the organization’s disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts nationwide. “We are proud to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Merchandising News, News, Southeast
Sedano’s Launches ‘Where Superstitions Are Born’ Fútbol Campaign In Miami
As Miami prepares to host multiple international soccer matches this summer, Sedano’s Supermarkets is launching a new campaign, “Where Superstitions Are Born,” spotlighting the traditions, foods and rituals that bring fans together. The campaign is built on the premise that soccer fans are known for their superstitions, showcasing with humor how match-day rituals – from […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens New Store At Northchase Center In Bradenton, FL
Publix Super Markets opened a new 55,701-square-foot store store June 11 in Bradenton, Florida, marking the grocer’s 13th location in the area. Anchoring the Northchase Center at 16642 State Road 64 East, the location features the Lakeland-based grocer’s redesigned store format, which includes wider aisles, additional self-checkout lanes and expanded deli, bakery, meat and seafood […]
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Sprouts To Add Local Coffee Cafés Inside 10 FL Stores
Sprouts Farmers Market will open 10 Buddy Brew Coffee cafes inside select stores in Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida this summer, the companies announced June 10. The cafés will launch in Sprouts stores in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties and more than doubling the Tampa-based coffee roaster’s total cafe footprint. Enhancing the in-store experience […]