Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, H-E-B, News, Retailer of the Year, Southwest

Partners Key To H-E-B’s Success, ‘Make Everything We Do Possible’

Over its storied 120-year history, H-E-B has become synonymous with the grocery industry in Texas. And it’s not showing any signs of slowing down. The Shelby Report of the Southwest’s 2025 Retailer of the Year continues to expand into the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, as well as other areas of the Lone Star State, and remains […]

Posted inExecutive News, Association News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast

ASG SVP Scher Receives NJFC’s Trade Relations Award

The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) has named Ken Scher, SVP of business development at Associated Supermarket Group (ASG) as the recipient of its 2026 Jimmy Ostling Trade Relations Award. The award is one of the organization’s highest honors recognizing leadership and dedication in advancing trade relations within the food industry in the state. Scher […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wegmans

Wegmans Introduces Hot Zone Meals With Servings Starting At $2

Wegmans Food Markets has updated many of its online recipes with new Hot Zone Meals that offer servings for as little as $2 each, making it easier for families to serve convenient, affordable meals. The Rochester, New York-based grocer’s Hot Zone program spotlights everyday low prices on family favorites. Hot Zone items, often displayed in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News

T.A. Solberg Co. Inc. Names Weitz President Of Retail

T.A. Solberg Co. Inc. has promoted Nathan Weitz to president of retail. Bob Jaskolski, who has served as president and CEO, will continue in the latter role and focus on long-term strategy while Weitz assumes responsibility for retail operations. The leadership transition reflects T.A. Solberg’s promote-from-within philosophy. Weitz has nearly 30 years of grocery industry […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, News, Organic Natural

INFRA Shares Executive Leadership Promotions To Support Growth

INFRA, a nationwide purchasing cooperative of independent natural food retailers and a leader in the natural foods industry, has shared two executive leadership promotions, reflecting the organization’s continued growth and deepened focus on serving its members. Danelle Rydel has been promoted to chief of member operations, while Jen LaValley has been promoted to CFO. “These […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Promotes Scanlon To VP, Pharmacy

Publix Super Markets has promoted Katie Scanlon to VP of pharmacy, effective Feb. 1. Scanlon has spent nearly two decades with Publix, beginning her career in 2007 as a floating pharmacist in Sandy Springs, Georgia. She then advanced through roles including assistant pharmacy manager, pharmacy manager and clinical pharmacist. Beginning in 2018, Scanlon served as […]