Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has expanded its “Focus on the Future” scholarship program to include five colleges and universities in Oklahoma, reinforcing the company’s commitment to education and community investment. The expansion includes Northeastern State University, Oklahoma State University, Rogers State University, the University of Tulsa and Tulsa Community College, along with a new $125,000 […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, West
Natural Grocers Plans New Store In Rock Springs, WY
Natural Grocers has announced plans to open a new store in Rock Springs, Wyoming, this spring, marking the retailer’s third location in the state and expanding its organic and natural grocery footprint in the region. The upcoming location is slated for White Mountain Mall, a community hub known for its mix of retail and dining, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, The Raley's Companies, West
Food City Celebrates Annual Tamale-Making Contest In Phoenix, AZ
Food City brought together community members, home cooks and cultural traditions at its 23rd Annual Tamale Making Contest, celebrating the heritage of Sonoran cuisine and the role of food in bringing families together during the holiday season. Held at Food City’s South Phoenix, Arizona, location, the annual event welcomed participants and spectators for a festive […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, National, News
Co-Ops Use ECRS’ CATAPULT To Strengthen Community Support
ECRS is highlighting the efforts of Littleton Food Co-op (Littleton, New Hampshire) and Orcas Food Co-op (Orcas Island, Washington) in driving charitable initiatives and supporting their communities. During a recent webinar, both co-ops shared innovative ways to utilize tools within CATAPULT and the CATAPULT Loyalty Suite to simplify and encourage charitable giving at the point […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, West
Kent’s Market, AFS, Community Partners Donate $74K To Shriners
Kent’s Market, together with Swire Coca-Cola, Associated Food Stores (AFS) and other community partners, donated more than $74,000 to Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City. The donation was presented Dec. 9 at a holiday event at the hospital, where retailers and partners spent time visiting with patients and families and learning more about the specialized pediatric […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, News, West
AFS’ Sam Patch Celebrates Grand Opening In Wellsville, UT
Associated Food Stores (AFS) recently celebrated the grand opening of a new 23,000-square-foot Sam Patch convenience store at 825 E. Main St. in Wellsville, Utah. Owned by Mike Baldwin of Wellsville and Jason Hurd of Tremonton, the store offers fresh food, groceries and fuel for residents in the southern part of Cache Valley. The site […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Rouses Market, Southeast, Special Section
‘Mr. Anthony’ Remembered For Drive, Work Ethic At Rouses Markets
A good entrepreneur can build a business from the ground up. A great entrepreneur can build a business from the ground up, literally. That was Anthony Rouse, the founder of Rouses Markets. Those who remember him recall the family man in coveralls who was always the hardest-working man in the room – or on the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Donates Gift Cards To Local Food Pantries
To celebrate the grand opening of a new ShopRite in Blackwood, New Jersey, Zallie Family Markets and the Zallie Community Foundation are donating $20,000 in ShopRite gift cards to 12 food pantries to help stock shelves and support families facing food insecurity. The recipients include: Bethel Church The Unforgotten Haven Camden County College St. Vincent […]