Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has begun its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The campaign will run through July 3. Customers can support the CMNH campaign by purchasing a Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Balloon or round up their bill at any participating Tops, where 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B, Butt Family Commit $10M To Build New Uvalde School
The Butt family and H-E-B have announced they will commit $10 million to help build a new elementary school campus in Uvalde, Texas. In partnership as founding donors, the family and H-E-B will work with other stakeholders and organizations on the development of the project. Texas firms Huckabee and Joeris General Contractors, which are also […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Fresh Value Will Hold Grand Opening June 29 In Moody, AL
Fresh Value, a Birmingham, Alabama-based supermarket chain, will debut its newest store June 29 in Moody, Alabama, with a grand opening. The festivities will begin with a ribbon-cutting in front of the freshly renovated, 21,000-square-foot store. The store is located at 1001 Crossroad Plaza Drive, formerly home to Fred’s. The first 100 customers in the […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Breaks Ground On First Location In Kentucky
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has broken ground on its first store in Louisville, Kentucky, located at the corner of Terra Crossing Boulevard and Old Henry Road in Jefferson County. Kentucky will mark Publix’s eighth state of operation. The Terra Crossing Shopping Center, located at 2500 Terra Crossing Boulevard., is expected to be completed in the fourth […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Golf Tournament Raises $1.25M For Food Organization
Meijer held its 2022 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give June 16-19 at the Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. Jennifer Kupcho won the event, which surpassed its increased fundraising goal. Tournament officials announced the event generated $1.25 million for the Meijer Simply Give program, surpassing its increased goal. This donation will help stock the shelves of 262 food pantries the retailer […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Invests In Employees With Pay Increases
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods Inc. has announced a multi-million dollar investment to increase starting pay rates for all clerks, customer service, fresh food and center store specialists and assistant department managers as of June 26. As a result of these rate changes, almost 7,600 of the company’s retail workforce will receive a pay increase, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Acquires Rio Ranch Market Stores, Expands Footprint
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has announced it will expand its Southern California footprint through the acquisition of six Rio Ranch Market locations in Banning, Chino, Fontana, Perris, Riverside and San Bernardino. The company expects the transaction to close by the middle of July. During the transition period, no immediate changes are expected to the operations […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Celebrates 60 Years Of Innovation
Sixty years ago, Hendrik and Fred Meijer pioneered the American supercenter when they opened a store in Grand Rapids, Michigan, called “Thrifty Acres.” While that innovative concept has grown into a retail phenomenon, Meijer remains a strong family company that is always committed to its customers and the communities it serves, continuously improving the shopping experience and supporting community […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic Offering Sponsor Exemption For Diverse Businesses
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is expanding partnerships with diverse-owned businesses by offering a sponsor exemption aimed at bringing diversity to the tournament. “The Meijer LPGA Classic is such an important event in our community and to us as a company,” said Tim Williams, VP of diversity and inclusion. “While the tournament has […]
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Observes Pride Month With Products, Cooking Classes
In celebration of Pride Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will offer a collection of Pride-themed products and cooking classes hosted by LGBTQ+ celebrity chefs. These products will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout Pride Month, running through June 30. Pride Month virtual cooking classes will feature an exciting lineup of award-winning chefs, beginning […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Reopens Store In West Hazleton, PA
Weis Markets reopened its West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, store May 26. The 65,000-square-foot store, located on Susquehanna Boulevard, was damaged in a fire in December 2021. The store has been restored and upgraded. Enhancements include a drive-thru pharmacy and a new market-style produce department. In addition, all checkout lanes are self-checkout or dual use, meaning they can be […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Hiring For New Location In Norwood, MA
Big Y Foods Inc. will open a hiring site to fill more than 100 part-time and full-time positions at its new location in Norwood, Massachusetts. The site will be a trailer at the Walpole Big Y, 1111 Providence Highway, Walpole, Massachusetts. The site will be open June 7 through July 2. “Big Y is the perfect […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast
Geissler’s To Begin Accepting Online SNAP Payments Through Rosie
East Windsor, Connecticut-based Geissler’s Supermarket has launched SNAP online payments with its e-commerce service powered by Rosie. Geissler’s customers in Connecticut and Massachusetts can use their SNAP EBT benefits to make purchases online for curbside pick-up and home delivery. This payment type increases access to fresh and local food for members of the community most in […]
Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s Appoints Jones To Board Of Directors
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has announced the appointment of Keri Jones, former CEO of Christopher & Banks, to its board of directors. Jones began her role on May 24. “As our organization continues to expand, we acknowledge Keri’s comprehensive and extensive retail experience and welcome her insight to our board,” said Chris Coborn, chairman […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Names Committee Co-Chairs For Buffalo 5/14 Survivors’ Fund
Tops Markets and the National Compassion Fund, the nonprofit that distributes charitable contributions in the aftermath of mass casualty crimes, have named the co-chairs of the Buffalo-community Steering Committee. This group will be led by Mark Blue, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Lackawanna and president of the Buffalo NAACP, and Paul Vukelic, president and […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Provide Community Support In Response To Texas Tragedy
H-E-B will support its Texas community with a donation campaign through in-store and online grocery orders. On May 24, a shooter descended upon an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, taking more than 20 lives. As a member of the community, H-E-B stated that it is committed to support its partners and neighbors who have been […]
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Tops Promotes Grimes To Store Manager
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, has promoted Ken Grimes to store manager at its location in Canton, Pennsylvania. Grimes was formerly the assistant store manager of the Tops in Big Flats, New York. He started his career in the grocery business in 1990 and has held several positions over the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Announces Plans To Open Galion Liquor Agency
Galion, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods plans to open the Galion Liquor Agency in late spring. The agency will be located in the Galion West Shopping Plaza, one door down from a Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store. “We appreciate the opportunity to continue our investment in Galion and the surrounding communities and look forward to bringing […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Named To America’s Best Retailers List By Newsweek
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Best Retailers list, ranked No. 2 in the supermarkets category. “We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a pleasurable shopping experience — from knowledgeable, friendly associates and quality products to a convenient and clean shopping environment,” said Maria Brous, Publix director of communications. “Being […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops, National Compassion Fund Partner For Buffalo 5/14 Survivors Fund
In partnership with Tops, the National Compassion Fund has established the Buffalo, New York 5/14 Survivors Fund to provide direct financial assistance to the survivors of the deceased. Tops has seeded it with $500,000. On May 14, 2022, the Buffalo community suffered when a gunman opened fire at the Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue, […]