Wakefern Food Corp. is hosting a summit for suppliers this fall to find the best new foods and products for its supermarket banners. Interested suppliers and vendors should be based in markets where Wakefern banners operate, and the application process for Wakefern’s Total Store Local Supplier Summit is under way. Wakefern is focused on finding […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates 30th Anniversary With In-Store Events
Central Market, a division of H-E-B, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering customers in-store events, foodie strolls and cooking classes from Sept. 11-24. Each location across Texas will kick off the extravaganza on Sept. 11 with cake and unique customer experiences. A series of events will follow throughout the two-week celebration. Central Market also […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, New Seasons Market, West
New Seasons Market Invites Customers To Donate Loyalty Rewards For Nonprofits
New Seasons Market invites customers to give their loyalty points, or Neighbor Rewards, to several local nonprofits: Impact NW, Native American Youth Family Center (NAYA) and Zenger Farm. Through Sept. 30, the Portland-based grocer pledges to match every dollar donated, up to $5,000. “As a community-focused retailer, it’s vital that we lead by example when […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Home Page Latest News, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Honors South Alabama Division Store Managers
Houchens Food Group recently unveiled a new program, the Store Manager Appreciation Awards, to recognize the work of its grocery store leadership, whom it considers its “unsung heroes.” Consisting of 18 lunch banquets divided by region and banner, the events include individual recognition of store managers as well as a selection of other awards. In […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Foxtrot Café & Market To Reopen First Location In Chicago
Foxtrot Café & Market will reopen its first location Sept. 5 at 23 W. Maple on Chicago’s Gold Coast, with an expanded coffee experience and reimagined food offering that will span all stores. The chain is a modern coffee shop and upscale market offering a curated selection of coffee, groceries and café products from local makers and elsewhere. […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Buys Property For New Store In Irving, TX
H-E-B has acquired property in Irving, Texas, with plans to open its first H-E-B store there in the Las Colinas community. This move continues the retailer’s expansion in North Texas. The Irving H-E-B store will be built at Interstate 635 and Olympus Boulevard in front of the former Fry’s electronics store. It’s expected to open […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Independent Store News, Southwest
Edwards Food Giant’s Remodel Offers ‘Neighborhood Feel’ In N. Little Rock
The new Edwards Food Giant that opened in Lakewood Village in North Little Rock in early April was described by one observer as “Publix come to Arkansas, to be honest with you.” That’s high praise, as Publix is widely known for its clean, well-stocked, well-run grocery stores. Edwards Food Giant took the place of the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Markets Shares Executive Promotions, New Hires
Rouses Markets has shared several key executive promotions and new hires, reinforcing its commitment to leadership excellence and continued growth across Louisiana. James Breuhl has been promoted to the newly created position of SVP of merchandising at Rouses. Breuhl has a long history with the company, having started as a market manager in 2006. He […]