Every Day is Earth Day at Publix

April 26, 2024 Publix

Nearly 7,500 Publix associates are volunteering in their communities during Publix Serves Week, which began over the weekend and runs through April 27. The week’s volunteer activities are primarily focused on the environment. Publix associates are getting the chance to volunteer with organizations that support environmental sustainability efforts, many of which are intended to help improve water sources.

Amazon Introduces Low-Cost Grocery Delivery Subscription for Prime Members and Customers Using EBT

April 26, 2024 Amazon

Prime members in more than 3,500 cities and towns across the U.S. can now get a subscription for $9.99 per month to receive unlimited grocery delivery from Whole Foods Market, Amazon Fresh, and other local grocery and specialty retailers on orders over $35—a benefit that pays for itself in as little as one delivery order per month.

Natural Grocers Pledges Portion of Opening-Day Sales at New Location in Warr Acres, Oklahoma, to Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Fund

Natural Grocers will donate 5% of its sales at the new Warr Acres store on May 2, to the Natural Grocers Heroes in Aprons Fund. Established in 2020, this nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization provides short-term financial assistance to Natural Grocers good4u® Crew members or their immediate family members who have encountered economic hardship due to unforeseen life impacting events like serious medical issues or natural disasters.

John McKeever Family, Jim and Barbara Queen Family, and Korey Daubenspeck of Riesbeck’s Among AWG Annual Excellence Awards Winners

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) announced the winners of several prestigious Excellence Awards as part of its 2024 AWG Innovation Showcase and Annual Shareholders Meeting. Top Excellence Awards recipients were Lou Fox Community Service Award winners John McKeever family of McKeever Enterprises, Inc., and Jim and Barbara Queen family of Queen Enterprises, L.L.C.; and Store Manager of the Year Award winner Korey Daubenspeck of Riesbeck’s® Food Markets Inc.

The Fresh Market Elevates the Food Scene in Lakewood Ranch with Newest Store

April 26, 2024 The Fresh Market, Inc.

The new store in Lakewood Ranch will offer full-service produce, deli, meat, seafood, bakery, and floral departments with the highest quality ingredients that The Fresh Market guests have come to know and love – in addition to a variety of specialty products, including wine and cheese.