Louisiana-owned Rouses Markets was the last to close before Hurricane Francine made landfall on Sept. 11 and the first to reopen on Sept. 12. “We know how important it is to be here for our customers, especially during challenging times like these,” said Donny Rouse, CEO of Rouses Markets. Hurricane Francine struck as a Category […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inFestival Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods’ Munns Named Wisconsin Grocer Of Year
Randy Munns, EVP and chief operating officer for Festival Foods, has been named the 2024 Grocer of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association. This award is the highest honor presented by the WGA, recognizing lifetime achievement and exceptional leadership within the grocery industry. With a career that spans 40 years in the grocery business, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, New Seasons Market, West
New Seasons Market Recognized By USA Today In Multiple Grocery Categories
USA Today readers have recognized Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market for its deli, prepared foods and produce selections in the Top 10 of the publication’s annual 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. “It’s incredibly humbling to learn of this recognition, particularly given it came from the votes of our valued customers,” said Nancy Lebold, CEO of New Seasons Market. “Our passionate and amazing staff, alongside our customers, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Inserra Supermarkets Donates $109K To Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
Inserra Supermarkets presented Michael Burton, CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, with a $109,356 check presentation Aug. 20 at its ShopRite of Metro Plaza Jersey City. All of Inserra’s family-owned and -operated company stores raised $54,678 during the company’s June “Dollars Against Diabetes” (DAD) fundraiser. The Inserra Family Foundation provided a matching grant so $109,356 […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Honors First Responders Through Helping Heroes Initiative
Thousands of H-E-B employees honored and celebrated first responders across Texas for their service as part of the company’s 20th Annual Helping Heroes initiative. Helping Heroes is a companywide initiative that reinforces H-E-B’s ongoing commitment to emergency personnel, and allows H-E-B employees to give back and engage in a day of service at fire, law […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Offers New Benefit To Reduce Family Care Costs For Associates
Midwest retailer Meijer is helping lessen the burden of childcare and other family care costs on its team members by offering new options that could help them save hundreds of dollars each year. The benefit was developed to meet the needs of all families and encompasses care for children, adult dependents and elderly family members. […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Independent Store News, Southeast
Paducah, KY’s Midtown Market Rooted In Boston
Andrew “Andy” Carloss opened Midtown Market in Paducah, Kentucky, because the idea just wouldn’t leave him alone. Carloss was born and raised in Paducah and earned his business management degree from the University of Kentucky. He took a tech job in Boston after graduation, where he was able to bunk with his sister. While there, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Market Of Choice To Celebrate Anniversary At Product Experience Show
Market of Choice is marking its 45th anniversary this month with the return of its Product Experience Show (PES), a celebration of food, beverage and health and wellness products. The free annual community event is set for Sept. 26 in Eugene, Oregon, where Market of Choice is headquartered. And 125 of the more than 250 Pacific […]