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A sign is affixed to the exterior of a Kroger grocery store in Monroe, Ohio, in this undated photo. AP Photo/Jeff Dean.
Jun 26, 2025

Kroger to close at least two Virginia stores in profitability move

Kroger plans nationwide store closures over 18 months to improve profitability. At least two stores in Virginia will likely close.

Va. Food Industry Association taps new exec director
May 19, 2022

Va. Food Industry Association taps new exec director

Melissa Assalone is the Virginia Food Industry Association’s new executive director, the Richmond-based association announced Wednesday. Assalone, who previously served as deputy legislative director in Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration, assumed the role on Monday. She succeeds Parker Slaybaugh,  who is now Virginia’s chief deputy secretary of agriculture and forestry. “Meli[...]

Publix to open first South Hampton Roads store
May 12, 2022

Publix to open first South Hampton Roads store

Publix Super Markets Inc. will open its first grocery store in South Hampton Roads in Suffolk, the company announced Thursday. The 45,000-square-foot Publix will be on the southwest corner of Godwin Boulevard and Kings Fork Road, according to a news release. Publix has not given a timeline for the store’s opening. It will hire about […]

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