Month: July 2013

Safeway Inc. has been selected to receive the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the nation's highest honor given to employers for exceptional support of National Guard and Reserve employees. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense, announced the award recipients. …

The Kroger Co. is delivering on its growth strategy, boosting market share and closing in on a major milestone – $100 billion in annual sales, CEO David Dillon told shareholders. …

Some shoppers may notice a larger-than-life shopping cart sitting in front of their local Wal-Mart stores this summer. The 13-foot-tall Got to Be NC Big Cart will be traveling the state with North Carolina food companies to promote local food products in July and August. …

First 5 San Diego is set to launch its new healthy eating initiative partnership with Vons on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. …

To help South Florida shoppers stock up for their Fourth of July barbecues, Publix supermarkets — and most likely grocers around the country — will prepare displays grouping together holiday favorites. …