Frozen pizza manufacturer Palermo’s Pizza, in partnership with key grocery retailers, is donating more than 50,000 pizzas to food banks during the company’s 50,000 Pizza Giveaway for Our 50th Anniversary campaign. This fall, the Milwaukee, Wis.-based company will tour the country, marking each donation with an event at local grocery stores across the Midwest and […]
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Posted in, Center Store, Industry News, Southeast
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Now Certified A Women-Owned Company
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certified Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. as a women’s business enterprise as of Aug. 22. The WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled and operated by women in the U.S., as well as the nation’s leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America’s corporations. […]
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Goya Foods Unveils State-Of-The-Art Distribution Center In Georgia
Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, has opened a state-of-the-art distribution center in Georgia to help it expand its business in the Southeast. Located at 4005 Haworth Parkway in McDonough, the facility hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours Sept. 17. “We are so happy and excited to open the doors of our new distribution center and […]
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Fleet Advantage Promotes Holland To President
Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and life cycle management, has promoted SVP and CFO Brian Holland to president. Holland, who joined Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Fleet Advantage in 2011, will continue in his role as CFO. In his new role as president, Holland will be responsible for establishing and […]
Posted in, Grocery News, Southwest
American Born Moonshine Launches In Texas
American Born Moonshine has expanded to Texas, marking the brand’s first foray into the Lone Star State. Texas marks the latest state for American Born Moonshine’s continued expansion throughout the U.S. following numerous successful launches in the southeastern U.S. and California. “Texas has an incredibly rich heritage of moonshiners, especially in the East Texas region […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National, New Products
Hot Peanut Butter Drink, Peanut Hottie, Debuting
Peanut Hottie, the first instant hot peanut butter drink, is rolling out at Walmart stores nationwide. Like instant hot cocoa, Peanut Hottie is a powder that is simply dissolved in hot water, but with a peanut butter flavor and aroma. At 83 calories per cup, Peanut Hottie is caffeine free, suitable for vegetarians and contains no artificial […]
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Family Dollar Rejects Dollar General Bid
Family Dollar Stores Inc. on Thursday said its board of directors has unanimously rejected the non-binding proposal made by Dollar General Corp. on the basis of what the company calls “antitrust regulatory considerations.” In addition, the Family Dollar board unanimously reaffirmed its recommendation in support of the merger agreement with Dollar Tree Inc. Read more […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie, Bi-Lo Parent Withdraws Plan To Go Public
After months of silence on its plans for an initial public offering, the parent company of the Winn-Dixie and Bi-Lo supermarket chains formally withdrew its plans to go public Tuesday, the Jacksonville Daily Record reports. The Jacksonville-based company originally filed plans for an IPO with the Securities and Exchange Commission in September 2013. It made […]
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Flatin Named President Of Global Chocolate At Mars
Jean-Christophe Flatin has been appointed president of global chocolate at Mars Inc., effective Oct. 1. Flatin currently is global president of Royal Canin, a unit of Mars Petcare. He replaces Grant F. Reid, who recently moved into the role of office of the president for Mars Inc. As the leader of the global chocolate business, […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Publix Raises Record $3.2M For CMN Hospitals
Publix Super Markets customers and associates heeded the call to “put their money where the miracles are” by showing immense support for local sick and injured kids during this year’s Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals in-store campaign. The fundraiser, held May 22-June 13, resulted in a campaign life record of $3,224,766 for 21 Southeast regional […]
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BPIA Registration Workshop To Be Held Next Month
The 2014 Biopesticide Industry Alliance (BPIA) Registration Workshop will be held in Arlington, Va., Sept. 30-Oct. 1. Developed in association with the TSGE Forum, members of the BPIA regulatory committee and TSGE Forum say they are working to put together an excellent program about understanding the requirements involved in registering a biopesticide. The workshop at […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Southeast
Kentucky City’s Public Fuel Sales Draw Ire From Industry
It’s long been said that everyone wants to sell groceries. In Kentucky, everyone wants to sell fuel. At least that’s the impression that’s being given as the city of Somerset began public fuel sales July 17 from facilities that once only fueled its vehicle fleet. “…They have expanded that facility to where now they are […]
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Uncle Si Of ‘Duck Dynasty’ Rolls Out Iced Tea Line At Retail
Four flavors of Uncle Si’s Iced Tea are now available at retail in more than 18 states across the country. Consumers can choose from all-natural Sweet, Un-Sweet, Peach and Half & Half (half iced tea/half lemonade) flavors of the beverage made popular by “Uncle” Si Robertson of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” fame. Developed and produced by […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, National
Fleet Advantage Marks Clean Diesel Initiative Milestone
Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and lifecycle management, reports that its clean diesel initiative that began in 2011 has reached a new milestone. With multiple new clients, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company’s equipment orders for Class 8 tractors for the six-month period ending June 2014 exceeded 1,500 tractors, […]
Posted in, National, Southeast
Three-Day ‘Supermarket Sense’ Program Coming To Atlanta Next Month
The Hillphoenix Learning Center in Conyers, Ga., will host “Supermarket Sense” next month. The three-day workshop conference near Atlanta, Sept. 23-25, will provide insight to industry professionals for moving merchandise off their shelves and improving store operations. The interactive training sessions will be presented by Hillphoenix, Harold Lloyd Presents, Pactiv, Datassential and RJ & Associates. […]
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Cutrale, Safra Groups Propose To Acquire Chiquita For $625M In Cash
The Cutrale Group, an agribusiness and juice company, and investment firm Safra Group have proposed to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding stock of Chiquita Brands Inc. for $13 per share, or approximately $625 million, in cash. This proposal represents a premium of 29 percent to Chiquita’s closing share price of $10.06 as of Aug. […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
The Fresh Market To Open Memphis Store On Wednesday
The Fresh Market will expand its presence in Tennessee on Wednesday with a new store in Memphis, marking the company’s eighth store in the state. At its newest location at 2145 Union Ave., in the Midtown area of Memphis, the North Carolina-based specialty grocer says its full-service philosophy will incorporate unparalleled product selection and expert […]
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Durham Kroger Customers Donate 1,960 Pounds Of Goods To Food Bank
The Kroger Co. says customers at its Durham, N.C., store on Hillsborough Road donated 1,960 pounds of goods during the “Fill the Bus” food drive at the store last Saturday. The food drive was made possible through a partnership with the Durham Area Transit Authority, and all of the donations will go directly to the […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Virginia Wegmans Getting A Refresh
Wegmans’ Lake Manassas supermarket in Gainesville, Va., is undergoing some changes that the Rochester, N.Y.-based grocer says will enhance shoppers’ store experience. The refresh for the store’s grocery and general merchandise departments began Sunday. When finished later this month, store manager Paul Butterer says the revamped supermarket at 8297 Stonewall Shops Square will include newly […]
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Publix’s Sales Up 6.6 Percent In 2Q
Publix’s sales for the second quarter of 2014 were $7.5 billion, a 6.6 percent increase from last year’s $7 billion. Sales for the second quarter were positively impacted 1.3 percent due to the Easter holiday being in the second quarter of 2014. Comparable-store sales for the second quarter increased 6.3 percent. Net earnings for the […]