Tops Friendly Markets completed a $2.3 million remodel of its store at 890 Young Street in Tonawanda, New York, marking the company’s 50th major site renovation in six years. The project is part of Tops’ capital improvement project, which has included more than $100 million invested across its three-state footprint of New York, Pennsylvania and […]
Category: Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Springboard Seeks Third Cohort For Emerging Business Accelerator
Schnuck Markets Inc. is accepting applications for the third cohort of its Schnucks Springboard accelerator program for emerging suppliers, with a deadline of April 25, 2026, the St. Louis-based grocer announced Feb. 25. Midwest business owners must meet specific criteria to qualify. Applicants must have annual consumer product goods revenue of less than $1 million, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Busch’s Fresh Food Market Offers Traditional Irish Food For St. Patrick’s Day
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Busch’s Fresh Food Market is featuring traditional Irish food and beverages March 9-22 at its 16 southeastern Michigan stores. Ready-to-eat meals freshly prepared by Busch’s deli team will include corned beef with roasted redskin potatoes, carrots and cabbage, portioned for two. Irish soda bread, made in-house at the company’s bakehouse […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Fresh Thyme, Midwest, News
Fresh Thyme Market Relaunches Own Brand Portfolio
Fresh Thyme Market relaunched its Own Brand portfolio with expanded trend-forward products, updated packaging and an evolved strategy designed to make better-for-you and local choices more accessible, the Downers Grove, Illinois-based natural grocer announced Feb. 25. The grocer is focusing on deepening Own Brand penetration and growing its natural and organic assortments across key departments […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Fareway, Featured News, Midwest, News
Fareway Promotes 7 Corporate Officers To New Positions
Fareway Stores Inc. has promoted seven corporate officers for what the Johnston, Iowa-based grocer described as outstanding leadership and contributions to its success. “These promotions reflect the exceptional talent and dedication of our team,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds Cramer. “Each individual has demonstrated leadership and commitment to Fareway’s mission of being the best in meat […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, Featured News, News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
The Present: Kroger Texas Division Understands What Shoppers Want
Texas has always been one of the most dynamic, competitive markets Kroger has competed in. To try and keep a competitive edge, the grocer focuses heavily on offering customers value and savings. Savings come in the form of extensive digital coupons, personalized offers, Fuel Rewards (including a variety of 4x gas points offers throughout the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, News, Nonfood Items, Northeast, Wakefern
ShopRite Launches Free GLP-1 Wellness Starter Kits For Pharmacy Customers
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has introduced Wellness Your Way Starter Kits, a free and limited-time offering designed to support customers beginning GLP-1 medications for weight management. While supplies last, customers filling their first GLP-1 prescription at a ShopRite pharmacy will receive a kit, which includes product samples and nutrition tips to help them build healthy […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Celebrate Texas Independence Day March 2-4
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers will mark Texas Independence Day with a three-day celebration March 2-4 at all 24 of its locations in the Lone Star State. The celebration marks the day in 1836 when Texas declared its independence from Mexico. {N}power members who visit any of the stores during that span will receive a free […]