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Category: Southeast
The Shelby Report of the Southeast covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion To Open New Charlotte Store Oct. 7
Store Manager Merima Cuturic has been with Food Lion for more than 20 years, her career concentrated in Charlotte.
Posted inBeverage News, Health & Wellness, Southeast, Store News, Suppliers
Greater Than Expands Retail Distribution With Several Grocers
The coconut water and fruit juice beverage brand is using its direct-to-consumer sales history to guide where it sells at retail.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens 1st Owensboro, KY, Store
The 50,000-plus-square-foot store is open in the Gateway Commons shopping center on Hayden Road.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Cuts Ribbon On $2M Renovation Of Royal Lakes Marketplace
The refresh touched many areas of the store and included new check lanes and self-checkout area plus fully remodeled restrooms.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Walmart
Walmart Opens Neighborhood Market In Crestview, FL
Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten said, “This is something our growing community has needed, and it will give residents a convenient place to shop close to home.”
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Celebrates Strawberry Plains, TN, Store Expansion
The grocer offered special pricing on select items throughout the store in conjunction with the celebration.
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southeast, Suppliers
Gehring Returning To Coca-Cola As Unit President Dec. 1
Rob Gehring will become president of the North America operating unit, succeeding interim president John Murphy.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens Apopka, FL, Store, Sets Oct. Opening In NC
The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer continues to fill out markets in its home state and beyond.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Cordova, TN Store
Kroger’s Delta Division celebrated the grand reopening of Kroger Store 426 in Cordova, Tennessee, following a $2 million investment. The store, at 1675 N. Germantown Parkway, has been at that location since 1998. Delta Division associates joined elected officials, community leaders and Cordova residents for the celebration. The $2 million investment included a new Kroger […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Walmart
Walmart Continues TX Investment With Mesquite Neighborhood Market Store
Walmart opened a 45,000-square-foot Neighborhood Market in Mesquite, Texas, creating more than 150 jobs and offering groceries and pharmacy services.
Posted inC-Store News, Food Service News, News, Southeast
Parker’s Kitchen Poised To Enter FL, Plans Record Openings In ’27
The company’s goal is 12 new Florida stores, including one truck stop, by the end of next year.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast
Publix Continues Kentucky Growth With Elizabethtown Opening
The 50,325-square-foot store on Pear Orchard Road continues the Florida-based grocer’s expansion in the Bluegrass State.
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Featured News, News, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening 2nd Alabama Location Sept. 25
The Palm Beach Way store in Foley comes nearly three years after the Massachusetts-based club operator opened its first Alabama store in Madison.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Pharmacy, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Atlanta Division Hosting Wellness Events
The final event will be this Friday 2-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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More Value, Easier Access: Why (And How) The Fresh Market Overhauled Its Digital Experience
Shoppers have access to more banners and more channels than ever before, so a grocer’s loyalty program needs to stand out in the crowd.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, Southeast
New NC Food Lion Plans Grand Opening For Sept. 23
The Summerfield store will put the grocer at 24 locations in Guilford County and the greater Greensboro market.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast, Suppliers
Smithfield Foods Celebrates 90 Years On Its Founding Site
Smithfield Mayor Michael Smith recognized the company’s long-standing presence in its namesake town.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Southeast
Goodwill Opens Food Market In Eastern NC Food Desert
The 7,600-square-foot food market in Aurora, North Carolina, serves a community whose residents have had to travel long distances for healthy groceries.
Posted inInternational Foods, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Merchandising News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Expands Hispanic Assortment At 30+ Stores
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the stores have set up dedicated in-store displays and are offering special savings.