Customers now can use WIC benefits on Meijer.com and the Meijer mobile app after adding their WIC card to their mPerks account.
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inSoutheast, Independent Store News, News
Lidl US To Open New Virginia Store In August
The new location at 7511 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church is slated to open Aug. 12.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Foodtown, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Rahman To President, COO
Since joining Allegiance in 2013, Samer Rahman has served in roles including VP of perishables and VP of center store as well as EVP/CMO.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, News, Organic Natural
INFRA Honors Retailers, Vendors, Staff With Brix Awards
Pat Sheridan, INFRA president and CEO, said the award recipients “remind us that independent doesn’t mean alone, it means choosing to build a stronger future together.”
Posted inFeature, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Shelby Content, Southeast
Family-Owned Grocery Basket Marks 50 Years In Grenada, MS
What began with one man cutting meat in his future father-in-law’s store has grown into a multi-generational grocery company built on hospitality and quality in north-central Mississippi. Located at 1770 Commerce St. in Grenada, between Memphis and Jackson, Grocery Basket celebrated its 50th anniversary June 18 with a community celebration featuring company officials, employees, vendor […]
Posted inNews, Independent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Markets Tops Last Year’s Total Raised For CMN Hospitals
Tops raised more than $428,000 during its annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals campaign, which ran June 14-July 4 at participating stores.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Hugo's Family Marketplace, Midwest, News
Hugo’s HR Director Retires After Half-Century Of Service
Jeff Westrem has retired as human resources director at Hugo’s Family Marketplace after a 50-year career with the Grand Forks, North Dakota-based grocer. Hugo’s said Westrem is known for his approachable personality and willingness to help others. He started with Hugo’s in 1976 as a teenager doing grocery carryout. After earning a business administration degree […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Hy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Adds 30-Minute Pickup, Delivery Chainwide
Hy-Vee has begun offering online orders in as fast as 30 minutes at all of its stores, giving shoppers a faster option for both in-store pickup and delivery. Customers select “Get it faster” during online checkout to use the 30-minute option. Delivery fee is $14.95; for a 30-minute pickup order, the fee is $9.95. For […]
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Food City Breaks Ground For New Store In Oneonta, AL
The Abingdon, Virginia-based grocer’s expansion in Alabama continues, with this new location expected to open next spring.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Marketing News, News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Arkansas Grocer Adds Personalized Weekly Ads On Existing Platform
Little Rock-based Edwards Food Giant is able to add the personalization without a separate integration or an additional vendor.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Featured News, National, News
NGA Foundation Creates New Award To Honor Industry Mentors
The new honor was created for independent grocery leaders who develop and promote the next generation of leaders.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, News, Southeast
Joseph’s Classic Market Debuts Loyalty Program Built On Catapult
Joseph’s Classic Market, a family-owned gourmet grocer in South Florida, has launched the Joseph’s Loyalty Program, a customer rewards initiative designed to deepen relationships with shoppers while preserving its hospitality-first experience. Powered by ECRS’ Catapult unified transaction platform, Joseph’s program was implemented in all four of its stores, giving shoppers a way to earn rewards […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Continues North Texas Growth With Murphy Store
H-E-B has opened its first store in Murphy, Texas, its 14th in the DFW Metroplex, where the San Antonio grocer keeps growing.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks, VitalityIP To Launch Personalized AI Shopping Assistant
By end of summer, Schnucks shoppers will be able to access an AI-powered shopping assistant that will offer personalized nutrition guidance, meal ideas and product recommendations.
Posted inMidwest, Independent Store News, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Names 10 Companies To Third ‘Springboard’
Schnuck Markets Inc. has selected 10 Midwest businesses for the third cohort of Schnucks Springboard, the grocer’s emerging business accelerator, the company announced July 21. The companies begin business development classes at Schnucks’ St. Louis, Missouri, headquarters on Aug. 6. Each will receive $5,000 in equity-free funding along with networking opportunities. Participants that meet food […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Center Store, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Meijer Cuts Prices On Nearly 200 Back-To-School Items
Meijer is lowering prices by up to 50 percent on nearly 200 school supplies and grocery items ahead of the 2026-27 school year, including more than 50 supplies priced under $1. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer’s promotion runs through Sept. 8 and covers both Meijer brand and national-brand items commonly found on classroom supply lists […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Online Grocery Technology
AppCard Launches Grocer-Branded Card With Neighborhood Fresh
AppCard has launched a grocer-branded credit card program with Neighborhood Fresh, bringing payment-linked rewards once limited to national chains to independent grocers.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Breaks Ground On Fourth Menifee Store
Stater Bros. Markets held a groundbreaking ceremony July 9 for a supermarket at the northwest corner of McCall Boulevard and Menifee Road in Menifee, California. Company leadership was joined by several Menifee City Council members and city officials. The store will anchor the McCall Square shopping center, which also will include a McDonald’s and more […]
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Food City Opening Another Store In Huntsville Market
Food City is set to open a new 57,000-square-foot store on Wednesday, July 22, at Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, Alabama. The location is the fifth of six stores the grocer has planned for the Huntsville market. The store will serve residents of Athens and Limestone County. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very well […]
Posted inSoutheast, Independent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets
Publix Reopens Winter Haven, FL, Store At New Location
Publix has reopened its Winter Haven, Florida, store at a new location, debuting a 54,964-square-foot supermarket July 16 at Mariana Acres at 1075 Brookstone Road. The store offers traditional departments including a full-service deli, produce, scratch bakery, meat, seafood and pharmacy. “While the location may be new, customers will find the same friendly service they […]