Articles by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

Gov. Pritzker Announces New Illinois Grocery Initiative Grant Opportunity

April 12, 2024 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker

Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton joined food justice advocates and local stakeholders to announce a new grant program from the Illinois Grocery Initiative. The New Stores in Food Deserts Program will offer competitive grants to encourage the establishment of new grocery stores in USDA-defined food deserts. Paired with the Equipment Upgrades Program, the initiatives are a $20 million effort to address food deserts and prevent grocery store closures in Illinois. …

Maison Solutions Expands into Arizona with Acquisition of Three-Store Lee Lee International Supermarkets Chain

April 12, 2024 Maison Solutions

The Company acquired Lee Lee International Supermarkets through AZLL, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company and the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary. The purchase price of $22.2 million will be paid over a 10-month period and includes $7.0 million in cash paid immediately at closing on April 8, 2024, with the rest paid through a secured note agreement. …

Econofrost Unveils New Night Covers: Transforming Supermarket and Grocery Store Refrigeration with Sustainable Solutions

April 12, 2024 Econofrost

In the dynamic world of retail, where efficiency and sustainability play pivotal roles, Econofrost proudly stands out with its revolutionary Aluminum Night Curtains, offering unparalleled benefits in terms of longevity and significantly lower cost of ownership. …

Southeastern Grocers Launches Fourth Annual Donation Program to Benefit 8 Children’s Hospitals

April 12, 2024 Southeastern Grocers

Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is partnering with eight children’s hospitals across the Southeast to raise essential funds for pediatric health care provided to local children every day. …

Shoppers Believe Government Policies and Actions Most Responsible for Higher Prices in Supermarkets According to Feedback Group Research

April 12, 2024 The Feedback Group

The Feedback Group, a leader in providing actionable stakeholder feedback, today released new findings from national research conducted with 1,150 consumers about their experience shopping in supermarkets for food and groceries. …