On Nov. 17, Family Dollar officially marked its entrance into The Golden State with four new stores in the cities of Ontario, Fontana, Rialto and Riverside, all in San Bernardino County. Matthews, N.C.-based Family Dollar, one of the fastest-growing discount retail chains in the country, continues to expand its footprint across the United States. In […]
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Fresh & Easy Expands Range of Own-Brand Holiday Products
In preparation for the holiday season, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is introducing an expanded range of Fresh & Easy holiday products with nearly 100 new items that will hit stores by Nov. 19. The new holiday appetizers and side dishes, created by Fresh & Easy’s team of chefs and made fresh in the company’s […]
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Your Local Market Opens in Bellevue
At precisely 11:11 a.m. on Nov. 11, Your Local Market opened its doors at a former Safeway location at the corner of 4th and Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue, Wash. Local shoppers, community leaders and businesspeople helped store founders and staff celebrate the opening. “After a lot of hard work, we’re delighted to welcome shoppers […]
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United Fresh to Host Salute to Reggie Griffin Golf Tournament, Dinner
The United Fresh Produce Association will honor the achievements and celebrate the career of industry icon Reggie Griffin with a special golf tournament and dinner Jan. 23 in San Diego. “With his retirement as corporate vice president of produce and floral merchandising procurement, Reggie punctuates a 42-year career with The Kroger Co. in which he […]
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LA County Launches ‘Renew’ Campaign
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s “Renew LA County” initiative has launched its first-ever “sugar-loaded drink awareness” campaign aimed at addressing what it says is a major contributor to the county’s obesity epidemic. Fueled by the release of local data on obesity and sugar-loaded drink consumption, the campaign will inform the public of […]
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Portland Named America’s Most Natural City in Safeway Poll
Safeway tapped into the power of Facebook to determine “America’s Most Natural City.” The winning city was Portland, Ore., based on the city’s natural attractions, green spaces and outdoor activities. The city was awarded with 25 picnic tables, sectioned off from the 305-ft. Douglas Fir table that recently broke the Guinness World Record for the […]
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Superior Grocers and Its Foundation Raises $600,000+
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, raised more than $600,000 through its annual Golf Tournament held Oct. 29 at the JW Marriott Resort in Palm Desert. Funds have been donated to various schools and non-profit organizations in Southern California communities. In 2011, the Superior Foundation has awarded scholarships to more than […]
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Ray’s Launches Gift-Away Holiday Promotion
Ray’s Food Place is bringing customers another holiday themed promotion, the Ray’s Gift-Away. During the Gift-Away, Ray’s Food Place customers have the opportunity to win certificates good for free groceries, both in-store and online at raysgiftaway.com. Starting in early November, Ray’s Food Place customers automatically have the opportunity to win one of several great prizes […]