Both stores feature Publix’s traditional departments, including a full-service deli and a bakery staffed by bakers and cake decorators.
Category: Southeast
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Posted inProduce News, News, Northeast, Packaging News, Southeast, Suppliers
Oishii Doubles Grocery Presence, Adding Walmart, Fresh Market, Giant Food
The push also includes 34 more Sprouts stores in Florida and Georgia following an initial Northeast launch.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Key Food Joins Uber Eats, Adding Delivery From 300-Plus Stores
“…bringing these retailers to Uber Eats gives customers greater access to the local grocery selection they know and rely on,” says the delivery service.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Marketing News, Southeast
Food Lion’s MVP Fall Haul Offers $20 In Savings Through Nov. 25
Food Lion is bringing back MVP Fall Haul, a loyalty promotion offering extra savings on top of everyday low prices in store, online and through the Food Lion app. Customers who use their personal MVP savings card on six qualifying shopping trips of $50 or more between Oct. 14 and Nov. 25 will earn a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Organic Natural, Southeast, Southwest, West
Sprouts Adding 5 More Stores In Tennessee, California, Arizona And Texas
The Arizona-based grocer continues its rapid pace of openings in 2026.
Posted inCenter Store, Aisle Watch, Southeast, Suppliers
Sauer Brands Renames Itself Duke’s Mayo Company
The identity change follows the company’s recent sale of its spice business to Watkins.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open Midlothian, VA, Store Nov. 19
The grocer says the store’s design blends Virginia’s Colonial architectural heritage with modern aesthetics.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Alabama Grocers Association Honors 3 At Annual Luncheon
Jay Welborn of B&W Foods/Piggly Wiggly was named 2026 Retailer of the Year; Boyd West, Chris Woods also were honored.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Southeast
Price Rite, Winn-Dixie, BJ’s Roll Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals
The latest offers range from complete meals for less than $3.90 per person to a free turkey with purchase.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens Its Second Bradenton Store Of 2026
The new 50,325-square-foot Florida store is in SeaFlower Village Center on Cortez Road.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Holds Groundbreaking For GA Marketplace In Progress
The multi-department store will anchor a 21-acre shopping center in Bulloch County.
Posted inExecutive News, Ahold Delhaize, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize Sets Start Date For Incoming CEO Thierry Garnier
He joins the company Jan. 11 as EVP before beginning his tenure as president, CEO and a member of the management board in early March.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens New Store In Fayetteville, North Carolina
More stores expected to open before year-end, including three in Georgia.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bakery News, Featured News, Southeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Ballantyne Marks Chain’s Largest Weekday Opening Ever
Hundreds of customers gathered in the early morning hours before doors to the grocer’s first Charlotte-area store opened Oct. 14.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Website, App Back Online After Outage
Food Lion’s website and app are back online after a cybersecurity incident, with no evidence so far of data theft and a set of thank-you offers for customers.
Posted inBakery News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Bakery Blends Hispanic Traditions, Award-Winning Pies, Affordable Indulgence
CMO Brooke Rice: “One of the things I love most about our bakery is how it brings together so many different tastes, traditions and occasions.”
Posted inAisle Watch, Ahold Delhaize, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Southeast
Giant/Martin’s Survey: Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter Rule Halloween
Nearly 58 percent of the Mid-Atlantic respondents in the hand out fun-size or mini treats.
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open Ocala, FL, Location Oct. 23
The grand opening festivities begin Oct. 21 with BJ’s Gas offering members $2-per-gallon regular gas from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m..
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southeast, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens 3 Stores In Georgia, Texas On Same Day
Sprouts Farmers Market opened stores in Newnan and Conyers, Georgia, and Bedford, Texas, on Oct. 16 as the grocer works toward 42 net new stores in 2026.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Houchens Food Group Names LaForest VP Of Real Estate, Store Development
The company concurrently announced two promotions in its hardware division.