Lowes Foods President and CEO Tim Lowe discusses six store openings and conversions, the consumer shift to value and why grocery retailers must earn a place in AI’s consideration set.
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Food City Breaks Ground For New Store In Oneonta, AL
The Abingdon, Virginia-based grocer’s expansion in Alabama continues, with this new location expected to open next spring.
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Joseph’s Classic Market Debuts Loyalty Program Built On Catapult
Joseph’s Classic Market, a family-owned gourmet grocer in South Florida, has launched the Joseph’s Loyalty Program, a customer rewards initiative designed to deepen relationships with shoppers while preserving its hospitality-first experience. Powered by ECRS’ Catapult unified transaction platform, Joseph’s program was implemented in all four of its stores, giving shoppers a way to earn rewards […]
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Food City Opening Another Store In Huntsville Market
Food City is set to open a new 57,000-square-foot store on Wednesday, July 22, at Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, Alabama. The location is the fifth of six stores the grocer has planned for the Huntsville market. The store will serve residents of Athens and Limestone County. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very well […]
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Publix Reopens Winter Haven, FL, Store At New Location
Publix has reopened its Winter Haven, Florida, store at a new location, debuting a 54,964-square-foot supermarket July 16 at Mariana Acres at 1075 Brookstone Road. The store offers traditional departments including a full-service deli, produce, scratch bakery, meat, seafood and pharmacy. “While the location may be new, customers will find the same friendly service they […]
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AGA Annual Show Featured ‘Stars, Stripes and Celebration’ Theme
The Alabama Grocers Association held its 2026 Annual Show July 6-9 in Destin, Florida, featuring education, bagger competitions and the Spirit of Alabama Award.
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Acosta Creates New Retailer Partnership Role, Taps Mueller
Joe Mueller will help the Florida-based sales and marketing agency collective deepen its relationships with grocers.
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Milo’s Opens Fourth Major Facility With Alabama Distribution Center
Milo’s Tea Company Inc. has expanded its operational footprint in the Birmingham, Alabama, area with the addition of a 150,000-square-foot refrigerated distribution center off Lakeshore Parkway, located near its Bessemer manufacturing operation. The facility employs about 50 associates. The opening marks the fourth major facility investment Milo’s has made since 2020, bringing the family-owned company’s […]