Southeastern Grocers, Inc., in partnership with the Mississippi State Department of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is now offering 1,100 free Pfizer vaccines in five Mississippi store locations, while supplies last. As a preferred retail partner in the fight against COVID-19 and in accordance […]
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Managing Editor Southeastern Grocers will hold virtual sourcing conference this spring to improve partnerships with existing minority suppliers and connect with other diverse businesses to expand offerings in its stores, including Harveys.
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) is bolstering its commitment to include a broader range of diverse suppliers with a new program. Under the initiative, the grocer will work to identify and boost sourcing from grocery, general merchandise, and/or beauty and personal care product suppliers that are at least 51% owned, operated and managed by people who are disadvantaged, disabled, LGBTQ+, military veterans, minorities and/or women.
“It is our responsibility to take purposeful steps to form stronger partnerships with our minority suppliers and connect with new, diverse businesses whose products reflect the tastes and preferences of our associates, customers and communities that we serve in our stores,” noted Dewayne Rabon,
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Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, will soon offer an additional 8,100 vaccines in 69 store locations. (Photography by Deremer Studios, LLC - www.deremerstudios.com)
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL After administering 8,100 free Moderna vaccines beginning on Feb. 11, Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, will soon offer an additional 8,100 vaccines in 69 store locations.
In an effort to reach even more underserved communities, the grocer will expand vaccine allocations to nine additional counties and 26 new store locations, in addition to the 43 stores that have previously administered the vaccines throughout the state of Florida.