Craig Boyan and Anthony Hucker, two of the retailers who spoke at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando, Fla., last month, offered particularly astute assessments of the state of the grocery business and the issues that now confront supermarket operators. After praising the industry’s proven ability to adapt to changing conditions — an especially
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) has detailed its efforts over the past year to “to create stronger communities, better products and a more sustainable future for all” in its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Progress Report. “At Southeastern Grocers, we continue to put people first and position belonging, inclusion and diversity at the heart
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) and its SEG Gives Foundation donated $362,600 to help Feeding America fight food insecurity during the holidays and all year long, the retailer said Wednesday. The donation was made possible by customers and associates who rounded up their total grocery bill or made a donation at Fresco y
NEW ORLEANS — Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) on Wednesday marked the celebration of Winn-Dixie’s 65th Anniversary in Louisiana with two store openings and kicked off a series of community events throughout the greater New Orleans area that aim to honor the culture, people and community that have supported Winn-Dixie since 1956. Louisiana governor John Bel
NEW YORK — Since assuming control of a wobbly Southeastern Grocers in 2017, Anthony Hucker says he’s “put people first” in every aspect of the grocery retailer’s turnaround — essentially betting that by trusting and empowering employees, the workers would save the company. And that’s what’s happening, Hucker said during a keynote session at the
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers Inc. on Wednesday opened a new Winn-Dixie store in Viera, Fla. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. The new store is part of SEG’s ongoing expansion in the state. The retailer opened eight new Winn-Dixie stores in Florida in 2020, in the communities of Boynton Beach, Fort Myers, Gainesville,
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers Inc. is getting ready to administer about 8,100 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines throughout the state of Florida. SEG will begin to administer the free Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, February 11, to eligible recipients in select Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más and Harveys Supermarket locations The grocer will initially offer the free
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers continues to expand its Fresco y Más and Harveys Supermarket banners, with eight new stores set to open early next month throughout Florida. The grocer will open five new Fresco y Más stores in South Florida, and three new Harveys Supermarkets in West Florida. Southeastern Grocers said that the strategic
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers last month appointed Anthony Hucker to the posts of president and chief executive officer. Hucker had been serving in those roles on an interim basis since July 1. “We are pleased to welcome Anthony as CEO of Southeastern Grocers as he was always part of our succession plan,” the company
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers said on Thursday that it has appointed Anthony Hucker to the posts of president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Hucker has been serving in those roles on an interim basis since July 1. “We are pleased to welcome Anthony as CEO of Southeastern Grocers as he was always part
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers said president and chief executive officer Ian McLeod is resigning from the company to pursue another career opportunity. The supermarket retailer late Monday announced that chief operating officer Anthony Hucker will serve interim president and CEO effective July 1 as the company searches for a successor to McLeod. Plans call for