Food City Race Night Returns to State Street
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Aug 10, 2015.

As the area prepares for the onslaught of race fans and RV’s, the folks at Food City are gearing up for the annual Food City Race Night, which paves the way for a weekend of action-packed Nationwide and Sprint Cup racing at one of NASCAR’s most popular venues.  The event will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2015 on State…

Dan Glei Named Food City Executive Vice President Merchandising/Marketing
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Aug 10, 2015.

Food City officials recently announced the promotion of Dan Glei to Executive Vice President of Merchandising/Marketing.   Glei formerly held the position of Vice President of Center Store Operations for the retail supermarket chain.  He brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the position.“Dan has done a great job with our center store, leveraging his experience in the grocery…

Ross Purdy Named Food City Vice President of Center Store Operations
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Aug 6, 2015.

Food City officials recently named Ross Purdy as the company’s new Vice President of Center Store Operations.   Purdy, formerly of Daymon Worldwide brings more than 35 years of industry experience to the Food City team.“Ross has worked in grocery retail, consumer package goods and private brands with a number of leading retailers domestically and internationally”, says Steven C. Smith, Food…

Food City Acquires Chattanooga Area BI-LO Supermarkets
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jul 23, 2015.

Earlier today, Food City officials announced their intent to purchase 29 BI-LO Supermarkets (including 21 pharmacies) in the Chattanooga market area.  The locations, which range from 25,000 to 63,000 square feet in size, include: Tennessee:7804 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga6951 Lee Highway, Chattanooga1600 East 23rd Street, Chattanooga4510 Highway 58, Chattanooga703 Signal Mountain Road, Chattanooga3801 Tennessee Avenue, Chattanooga3600 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga4011 Brainerd Road,…

United Way and Food City Announce Expansion of Backpacks Unite Program
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Jul 14, 2015.

More than 700 children in elementary schools across Southwest Virginia will benefit from changes to a program that distributes backpacks filled with food to hungry students during the school year.  United Way and Food City announced today that the two organizations are partnering to expand United Way’s Backpacks Unite Program.  The program is geared towards meeting the needs of hungry…

Food City Distribution Center Supports Hazard Community and Technical College
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Jul 8, 2015.

The Abingdon, VA based Food City Distribution Center recently donated several thousand dollars in much-needed transportation equipment to the Hazard, KY Community and Technical College.     “We are excited to have this opportunity to assist our local community college in increasing their educational offerings to benefit our area students and the community as a whole,” says Hazard Food City store manager…

Food City and NASCAR Legend Richard Petty Team up to Benefit Mission:ABLE
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Jul 6, 2015.

Food City and seven-time NASCAR Champion, Richard Petty have once again teamed up to benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE campaign.  For more than six decades, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) has been on a mission to change lives and build brighter futures for our seriously injured heroes.   “If there has been one partner that has really stepped…

Food City & Turbana Partner to Create World’s Largest Pineapple Display
Bristol, VA. - Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015.

Food City, well known for their locally grown produce program is putting a “spin” on their typical produce fare.  The company partnered with Turbana to create the world’s largest pineapple display.“Our produce team does an outstanding job merchandising and displaying our top quality products to ensure they are always at their peak and we are excited to have this opportunity…

Food City Produce Manager Receives National Award
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Jun 23, 2015.

Tony Gilliam, produce manager for the Weber City, Virginia Food City was recently named a grand-prize winner in the 2015 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Awards.  Each year, United Fresh Produce Association recognizes the top 25 produce managers within the industry during their annual convention.  Five grand-prize winners are selected from among the field of competitors.  This year’s convention…

Food City's Steve Smith Honored with Industry Award for Public Affairs
Chicago, IL. - Wednesday, Jun 10, 2015.

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) presented its most distinguished award in public affairs, the Glen P. Woodard, Jr. Award, to Food City President and Chief Executive Officer Steven C. Smith at FMI Connect, the industry’s premier event.Throughout his 36 years with Food City, Smith’s leadership extends well beyond his work at the company. Smith has been an incredibly effective advocate on…