November 15, 2021 by MMR
Food Lion, remodel
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SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion has remodeled 87 stores across Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. “We’re excited to welcome our neighbors in these towns and cities into their fresh, new Food Lion,” said Food Lion president Meg Ham. “Our associates can’t wait to show customers their newly remodeled store and have
November 15, 2021 by MMR
Alabama, Dollar General, Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos, Gulf Shores
Leading Headlines, Retail News
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Saturday opened its 18,000th store, which is located in Gulf Shores, Ala. “With each new DG store opening, we are extending our scale for good to help American households stretch their budgets on essentials, create new career paths for employees, contribute tax revenue to local municipalities and extend education
November 12, 2021 by MMR
Ahold Delhaize, Ahold Delhaize chief executive officer Frans Mulle, Daniella Vega
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ZAANDAM, the Netherlands – Ahold Delhaize said Friday that it is committing to reach net zero carbon emissions across its operations by no later than 2040, which is 10 years ahead of its previous schedule. The retailer also aims to become a net zero business across its entire supply chain by no later than 2050.
November 12, 2021 by MMR
Johnson & Johnson
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
NEW YORK — Johnson & Johnson plans to split into two companies, separating its consumer health division from its pharmaceuticals and medical devices business, the company said on Friday. It has been the case in the health care arena where the business of selling consumer products such as moisturisers and shampoos has increasingly diverged from
November 12, 2021 by MMR
Tampa, Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices, VillageMD, Walgreens Boots Alliance
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD are planning to open 20 new Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in the Tampa area over the next year, the companies said Friday. The first Village Medical at Walgreens location in Tampa opened on Oct. 26 at 6996 U.S. Highway 19 North in Pinellas
November 12, 2021 by MMR
Meijer DOW
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MIDLAND, Mich. — A Meijer supercenter in Holland, Mich. has a parking lot created with a new paving technique developed by DOW that uses recycled plastic bags to create a more durable asphalt. This recycled polymer modified asphalt (RPMA) parking lot is part of a three-phase pilot project that used approximately 12,500 pounds of post-consumer
November 12, 2021 by MMR
Albertsons Cos., Albertsons Media Collective, Kristi Argyilan
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has launched Albertsons Media Collective, a retail media network designed to deliver digitally native, shopper-centric and engaging branded content to the company’s ever-growing network of shoppers. Albertsons Media Collective, led by Kristi Argyilan, the retailer’s senior vice president of Retail Media, will offer its partners a digital marketing platform and
November 11, 2021 by smeyer and MMR
Fort Washington, Giant Food
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LANDOVER, Md. — Ahold Delhaize’s Giant Food chain, which serves the greater Washington D.C. market, will hold the grand opening of a redeveloped store in Fort Washington, Md., on Friday. “We have recognized the need for a new top of the line grocery store for the residents of Fort Washington, a neighborhood we have served
November 11, 2021 by MMR
Dollar General, DoorDash, Emily Taylor, Tom Pickett
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General is partnering with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery of household essentials, including food and cleaning supplies, the company said on Thursday. “At Dollar General, we strive to make shopping hassle-free and affordable, and our partnership with DoorDash reiterates DG’s commitment to providing convenient and contactless options,” Dollar General executive vice
November 11, 2021 by MMR
American Association of People with Disabilities, CVS Health, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, the National Council on Independent Living
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is now working with the American Association of People with Disabilities, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund and the National Council on Independent Living to seek policy solutions to protect equitable access to health care for all Americans and continue to protect
November 10, 2021 by MMR
Dollar General, Michael Joyce, supply chain
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General has named Michael Joyce its new senior vice president of supply chain strategy, inventory and demand management, the retailer said on Wednesday. Reporting directly to Tony Zuazo, Dollar General’s executive vice president of global supply chain, Joyce will lead the company’s supply chain functions including inventory management, product fulfillment, supply
November 9, 2021 by MMR
Hy-Vee, Prometheus Awards, technology
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. received three top technology awards from the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) during its annual Prometheus Awards ceremony. Hy-Vee was recognized in the following categories: CEO of the Year, Creative Technology Solution of the Year and Software Development Technology Company of the Year. The most prestigious recognition