Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General will be expanding into Idaho, increasing the retailer’s presence into its 47th state. Construction is underway on N. Old Highway 95 in Athol (Kootenai County) for the store, which is currently scheduled to open by spring 2022. “Dollar General is committed to helping customers save time and money on everyday essentials, and […]
Category: Southeast
The Shelby Report of the Southeast covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inPublix Super Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix To Provide Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Doses In Florida
Eligible individuals may receive their Pfizer COVID-19 booster dose at Florida in-store Publix pharmacies in Brevard, Duval, Orange and Polk counties. As of Sept. 25, all Florida in-store Publix Pharmacy locations are offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Booster doses will be provided on a walk-in basis as vaccine becomes available at each store; however, appointments […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge Partners With Rosie
Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge has partnered with Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent retailers and wholesalers, to offer an online shopping program for its retail members. Associated Grocers Inc. is a full-service wholesale distributor serving more than 180 independent retailers spanning throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. “We are excited to work with a partner […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Vision Group Unveil Acquisition Of SMSB Consulting
Chantilly, Virginia-based Vision Group, a multinational conglomerate of technology companies specializing in retail, unveiled the acquisition of SMSB Consulting Group, a U.S. based company with expertise on Visual Category Management. Vision Group has integrated several companies that leverage cutting edge technologies to automate retail audits, connect dispersed retail assets and enable frictionless retail. SMSB Consulting […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Supports Gulf Coast Community In Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts
In the wake of Hurricane Ida, Southeastern Grocers Inc. is supporting the Gulf Coast community to help neighbors and associates recover and rebuild. This month, the grocer has held a mobile food pantry to provide food assistance, partnered with local organizations to aid the community and raised funds in support of neighbors and associates who […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Grocers Adopting Bell And Howell QuickCollect Go! Pod
Bell and Howell, a provider of automated e-commerce pickup solutions, has received multiple orders for its new BH QuickCollect Go! Pod from American grocers. The robotic e-commerce order pickup solution eliminates labor-intensive order touchpoints using patent-pending, next-generation automation and intelligent software. With the QuickCollect Go! Pod, Bell and Howell addresses growing challenges with labor shortages […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Fulton County, GA Kroger Stores Offer New Self-Service Tag Renewal
Kroger’s Atlanta Division unveiled new Georgia Motor Vehicle Division self-service kiosks in Fulton County. The kiosks provide Georgia vehicle owners the option of renewing vehicle tags on weekends or after hours. Tag renewal kiosk locations include: Cascade Corner location, 3425 Cascade Road; Ansley Mall/Monroe location, 1700 Monroe Drive NE; and Howell Mill location, 1715 Howell […]
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SEG Partners With Feeding America For Hunger Action Month
Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, has unveiled a community donation program in support of its long-standing partnership with Feeding America. The program supports the organization’s ongoing efforts to address the widespread impact of food insecurity in underserved communities as part of the grocer’s Hunger Action Month initiatives. Through Sept. 28, Fresco […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Apple Campaign To Help Provide 1 Million Meals To Families In Need
Food Lion Feeds will help provide five meals to Feeding America member food banks located near a Food Lion store for every specially marked bag of gala apples purchased through Oct. 5. The annual campaign aims to help provide 1 million meals to neighbors in need. Since 2014, customers have helped to provide more than […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG’s Fresco y Más Observes Hispanic Heritage Month, Expands In Florida
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15, Southeastern Grocers Inc. says it has continued its expansion of its Hispanic-focused grocery store, Fresco y Más. In early November, SEG will open two new Florida locations in Deltona and Tampa. The two new stores will introduce authentic flavors and offerings, including a full-service Latin […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Shipt And CitrusAd Launch Partnership For Brand Advertisers
Same-day delivery service Shipt and retail media platform CitrusAd are launching a new partnership to deliver best-in-class retail media performance, measurement and reporting to the thousands of brands that are sold on the Shipt marketplace. This new technology integration will be available to brands starting this October, offering through the CitrusAd platform the ability to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Supports Belonging, Inclusion And Diversity With Pride Sponsorships
Southeastern Grocers Inc. is celebrating its diverse communities and advocating for belonging and inclusion by sponsoring four Pride festivals throughout its home state of Florida. As a people-first company dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, SEG is committed to elevating local organizations that share its passion for honoring differences and strengthening communities. […]
Posted inSustainability News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Reduces Refrigerant Emissions Earning EPA GreenChill Award
Food Lion, headquartered in Salisbury, North Carolina, has received another national honor for its work to reduce refrigerant emissions across its footprint. The accolade, Superior Goal Achievement from the EPA’s GreenChill Program, recognizes Food Lion for its efforts to reduce refrigerant emissions which impact the ozone layer and climate change. The Superior Goal Achievement recognition […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds’ Sack To Give Back Program Returns This Season
Food Lion Feeds’ Sack to Give Back program is returning to the gridiron this fall to help feed more food-insecure neighbors. Through the effort to fight hunger, the retailer is partnering with 27 colleges and universities and will donate 1,000 meals (up to 30,000 meals per school) for every quarterback sack made by the participating […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Southeast
From Honey To Kombucha And Nut Butters, Tennessee Is Full Of Vendors
Smaller companies are offering local products that shoppers seek As part of a recent trip to Tennessee, Shelby Publishing President and Publisher Stephanie Reed and Jackie Krapf, business development manager, visited with many local vendors. Some of the company profiles appear below. Nearly all are listed under the Pick Tennessee Products. Harbin Hallow Harbin Hollow […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Southeast
From Brews To Sauces, Cakes And More, Volunteer State Full Of Vendors
Smaller companies offering local products that shoppers seek As part of a recent trip to Tennessee, Shelby Publishing President and Publisher Stephanie Reed and Jackie Krapf, business development manager, visited with many local vendors. Some of the company profiles appear below. Nearly all are listed under the Pick Tennessee Products. Naked River Brewing Co. […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Southeast
From Spices To Seeds And Sprouts, Volunteer State Full Of Vendors
Smaller companies offering local products that shoppers seek As part of a recent trip to Tennessee, Shelby Publishing President and Publisher Stephanie Reed and Jackie Krapf, business development manager, visited with many local vendors. Some of the company profiles appear below. All are listed under the Pick Tennessee Products. Alchemy Spice Co. Since 2003, […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Promotes Goff To SVP, Crawley To Division VP
Publix Super Markets President Kevin Murphy has announced the promotion of John Goff to SVP of retail operations, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Goff, 48, began his career in 1991 as a front service clerk in Jacksonville, Florida. He worked in various positions before being promoted to store manager in 2005. He was promoted to Jacksonville […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
SEG Honors 9/11 Anniversary With Discount For First Responders
Southeastern Grocers Inc. is honoring the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a special discount for first responders and welcoming local communities to join it in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on that tragic day. All SEG stores will pay tribute to local community heroes with an exclusive 20 percent off […]
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Publix Plans To Open First Store In Kentucky, Its Eighth State
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets Inc. has signed a lease for its first store in Kentucky. The Louisville store will be located at the northwest corner of Terra Crossing Boulevard and Old Henry Road in Jefferson County. The Terra Crossing shopping center will feature a 55,702-square-foot Publix supermarket and an adjacent Publix Liquors, the first […]