Prestonsburg Food City Expansion
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Mar 25, 2019.
Company officials recently announced plans for a significant expansion/remodel to the Food City in Prestonsburg, KY. The project will result in the addition of 10,900+ square feet of retail space, bringing the total square footage to 50,600+. While completion is not expected until early next year, the project is scheduled to get underway this summer. “We’re excited to have the…
Mike Goodson Named Store Manager of Bluefield Food City
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Mar 18, 2019.
Food City officials recently named Mike Goodson as Store Manager of the Food City in Bluefield, VA. Goodson brings over 37 years of retail and customer service experience to this key position.“Mike is an exceptional manager and leader and we are excited to have him as a member of our Food City management team. I am confident that he will…
Emerson Breeden Receives North Star Award
Abingdon, VA. -
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2019.
The Boy Scouts of America’s National Court of Honor recently introduced a new award to join their prestigious Silver Beaver, the highest award presented on a council level for a registered Scouter. The North Star award recognizes private individuals for their significant contributions to Scouting, and is on par with the Silver Beaver award, which recognizes registered Scouters for their…
Food City & Hershey Partner to Create World’s Greatest Reese’s Display
Abingdon, VA . -
Friday, Mar 8, 2019.
Food City recently teamed up with The Hershey Company to create the World’s Greatest Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Display.“Our teams do an outstanding job merchandising and displaying our top quality line of products and we’re excited to have this opportunity to partner with Hershey to showcase our creativity and talents,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive…
Abingdon celebrates the public opening of the Urban Pathway
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Mar 7, 2019.
Abingdon has made great strides in its goal to become more walkable with the official opening of the Urban Pathway, a mixed use recreation trail running through the downtown district. The Town of Abingdon will celebrate the opening with a free community kickoff event, happening Friday April 12, 2019 from 11am to 2pm. The event will also kickoff the Urban…
Cameron Farms of Grainger County, TN Receives Wayne Scott Memorial Grower of the Year Award
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Mar 6, 2019.
Food City is well-known for their locally grown produce initiative. Through a partnership with local farmers, the retail supermarket chain offers their customers fresh-from-the-field fruits and vegetables during local growing seasons. Many items are delivered directly from the farm to the store the same day they are picked. What began over ten years ago with a small number of items,…
Food City Produce Manager Named National Finalist
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Mar 6, 2019.
Each year, United Fresh Produce Association recognizes the top 25 produce managers within the industry during their annual convention. David Scarlett, produce manager for Food City’s Deane Hill location in Knoxville, TN has been named one of the 25 finalists contending for this year’s coveted 2019 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award. Five grand-prize winners will be selected from…
Emily Thurston of Bluefield, VA Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Feb 28, 2019.
Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates via their Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program. The creation of the program came in response to President Bush’s call to boost volunteer efforts through corporate support. During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White…
Food City Recognizes Divisional Winners for Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Feb 28, 2019.
Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates through their Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program. The creation of the program came in response to President Bush’s call to boost volunteer efforts through corporate support. During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White…
Food City Recognizes District Winners for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Feb 21, 2019.
During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White House staff members to discuss objectives for his Businesses Strengthening America volunteerism campaign. Steve Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer was among the select group. Following the White House session, Smith administered the creation of Food City’s…
