by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer For Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co., David Bullard said the most challenging part of 2020 was finding a balance between supply chain demands and providing for its retailers. And as the entire industry witnessed when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, balance was hard to come by. “With the tremendously increased […]
Category: Southeast
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Zatarain’s Partners With Chefs To Create New Recipes For Mardi Gras
This Carnival season will be a little different without Mardi Gras floats rolling down St. Charles Avenue, tossing beads and favors to big crowds of families and friends gathered to celebrate along the parade routes. But the spirit of Mardi Gras — fun, family and food — is more than just the fanfare. Zatarain’s Smoked […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
97 Georgia Publix Pharmacies To Offer COVID‑19 Vaccine
Publix and the state of Georgia are working together once again to distribute the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to select Publix Pharmacy locations. During this distribution, vaccinations will be provided to eligible individuals at 97 Publix pharmacies, by appointment only and while supplies last. The state continues to select the locations to administer the vaccine, so […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Again Earns Top Marks In 2021 Corporate Equality Index
Food Lion again has received a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. This is the 12th consecutive year that Food Lion has received a top score. “LGBTQ equality is important […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Farm Rich Introduces Sweet Onion Petals Ahead Of February’s Big Game
Farm Rich, a frozen snack and appetizer brand, has just revealed its latest snack play in time for Big Game menu planning: Sweet Onion Petals with Aussie-Style Dipping Sauce. Now available at grocery stores nationwide and online, Sweet Onion Petals are individual onion pieces coated in a crispy panko breading and come with a 3-oz. Aussie-Style Dipping Sauce. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Postpones Initial Public Offering
Southeastern Grocers has postponed its previously announced initial public offering. The company will continue to evaluate the timing for the proposed offering as market conditions develop. The Jacksonville, Florida-based company had released a statement on Jan. 21 that it would launch an IPO of 8.9 million shares of its common stock, to be sold by […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
More COVID-19 Vaccines Available At Florida Publix Pharmacies
Publix continues to work with the state of Florida to administer doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at select Publix pharmacies. Locations in Indian River and St. Lucie counties are being added to the list of Publix pharmacies administering the vaccination, bringing the total number to 261 in 20 Florida counties. “Our collaboration with Gov. […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Homestyle Guacamole Is Latest Addition To Del Monte Fresh Lineup
Del Monte Fresh Produce has relaunched its Homestyle Guacamole in a variety of new flavors, combining its high-quality ingredients with the fresh taste and texture of a homemade guacamole without the hassle. Fresh Del Monte’s Homestyle Guacamole has been revamped to bring fresher taste and flavor to consumers. A non-GMO product, the guacamole is made […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Weigel’s Experiences Explosive Growth In East Tennessee
Weigel’s, a dairy, bakery and convenience store chain, is experiencing explosive growth in East Tennessee. More than 200 hundred jobs are being created due to Weigel’s growing footprint in Bristol, White Pine, Morristown and Wears Valley. With many folks working from home and folks traveling less, a trip “out of the house” is a treat […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
More GA Publix Pharmacies To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
The state of Georgia has selected 139 Publix pharmacies to receive doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. While the total number of Georgia pharmacy locations is growing, not all of the previously announced 108 pharmacies will receive additional vaccines at this time. However, those pharmacies might receive more vaccines in the future. “We’re grateful to […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Donates Another 1.6 Million Meals To Neighbors In Need
Food Lion Feeds, headquartered in Salisbury, North Carolina, has donated the equivalent of 1.6 million meals to assist families and individuals still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The significant donation through the retailer’s Faces of Hope campaign, the initiative to continue its efforts to support neighbors fighting food insecurity as a result of the pandemic, is […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Feltman’s Named Official Hot Dog Of The NHL Florida Panthers
America’s original hot dog, Feltman’s of Coney Island (est. 1867) — now one of the fastest-growing natural food companies in the U.S. — is kicking off the 2020-21 National Hockey League season as the official hot dog brand of the Florida Panthers. Following a significant growth year, which included the launch of its 100 percent […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix To Open Third Store In Henry County, Georgia
Publix Super Markets will open a new store at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the Shoppes at Ola Crossroads Center in McDonough, Georgia. This will be the company’s third store in Henry County. This 48,300-square-foot store will bring 135 new jobs to the area. Store hours will be 7 a.m.-10 p.m. It will have traditional […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
More Florida Publix Pharmacies To Provide COVID-19 Vaccinations
Continuing the collaboration between Publix, Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis, the state is providing an additional 70,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to select Publix pharmacies. At the same time, the number of Publix Pharmacy locations administering the vaccinations is increasing from 105 to 242. “We are grateful to continue our collaboration with the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Announces Launch Of Initial Public Offering
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has announced the launch of an initial public offering of 8.9 million shares of its common stock. This will be sold by certain of its stockholders, at an anticipated initial public offering price between $14 and $16 per share, pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 previously filed with the […]
Posted inIngles Markets, Home Page Slider, Online Grocery Technology, Southeast
Ingles Markets Begins Curbside Pickup Service With Aruba
Ingles Market and Aruba have embarked on a major network upgrade that will modernize the grocer’s operations and, in some locations, enable new services like contactless ordering and curbside pick-up that have become critical for customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ingles began an upgrade and replacement of its Cisco infrastructure two years ago, swapping out […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Amazon Fresh, Bakery News, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
Smart Baking Co. Products Now Available At Publix
Fans of Smart Baking Co. who live in the Southeast now have another way to get their hands on the company’s snack cakes. “As a Florida company, we are thrilled to see our products on the shelves at Publix,” said Dave Heuvel, Smart Baking Co.’s co-founder and EVP of sales and marketing. “More and more […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
COVID-19 Vaccines Available At Kroger Pharmacies In Georgia
On Jan. 15, Kroger’s Atlanta division announced that every Kroger pharmacy in Georgia has the COVID-19 vaccine available. The vaccine is in limited supply and currently offered to healthcare workers; first responders: individuals ages 65 and older and their caregivers; and residents and staff of long-term care facilities. Vaccinations at Kroger pharmacies are by appointment […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Mars Petcare Expands Footprint In Arkansas With $145 Million Investment
In response to growing demand, Mars Petcare will invest $145 million to expand its manufacturing facility located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Pet parents have spent more quality time than ever with their dogs and cats during the pandemic – including more than 11 million households in the U.S. that welcomed a new pet this past year. The increased time spent together […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Earth Fare Coming To Shoppes Of St. Johns Parkway In Florida
Earth Fare and commercial real estate owner and developer Sleiman Enterprises have announced the opening of Earth Fare at the Shoppes of St. Johns Parkway in St. Johns, Florida, in the second quarter of 2021. Earth Fare and its current 17 stores along the eastern and southeastern United States are known for making healthy food […]