The post-pandemic period is offering independent grocers challenges that operationally may pale in comparison to those of the COVID-19 era but are adding pressure to the bottom line and the way supermarket operators are perceived by consumers. Inflation has driven up the cost of most aspects of doing business in a way that has made […]
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Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Building Distribution Campus In Hempstead, TX
H-E-B has finalized the purchase of about 500 acres in Hempstead, Texas, where it plans to build a distribution campus that will be developed in several phases, with the first to begin in late 2024. “The land purchase is the first step in the development of this strategically planned campus, a project that will position […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, West
Heritage Grocers Group COO Talks Trajectory Of Cardenas Markets
The Shelby Report recently caught up with Prabash Coswatte, COO of Heritage Grocers Group (Cardenas Markets), to talk about the changing face of Hispanic grocery stores in Southern California. Can you share a little history on Cardenas Markets and how long the stores have been operating in SoCal? “In 1981, Jesus Cardenas Sr. and his […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Greater Houston’s Food Town Marking 30th Anniversary
The Food Town grocery chain, which operates 29 stores in and around greater Houston, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. In late 1993, a handful of grocers joined together to provide affordable access to national-brand products, quality meats and fresh produce throughout the metro area. Lifelong grocer Ross Lewis and six employees opened the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
ShopRite Opening Replacement Store In South Plainfield, NJ
The new 93,000-square-foot store for which ShopRite will hold a grand opening May 8 at 6781 Hadley Road in South Plainfield, New Jersey, is replacing a nearby one at 1306 Centennial Ave., which will be shuttered May 7. To mark the opening, festivities are planned throughout the day, with food trucks and in-store sampling stations. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Northeast Grocery Taps Birdzi To Better Connect With Customers
Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of Tops Friendly Markets, has selected Birdzi’s personalization and analytics platform to enhance customer connections at all 148 Tops locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Once fully implemented, shoppers will receive individualized emails and unique promotional offers, made possible by Birdzi’s approach to AI-driven personalization. NGI’s shared services […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Seeking Vendors Owned By Military Veterans
In support of Military Family Appreciation month in November, Meijer will host a virtual Roadmap to Retail event for veteran-owned businesses. The merchandising event will take place Nov. 7, with the professional services event following the next day. Led by the Meijer Supplier Inclusion team, in partnership with mVets, Roadmap to Retail will offer vendors […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee Offering 1K Free Anemia Screenings In May
Hy-Vee will provide 1,000 free anemia screenings in May at select stores throughout its eight-state area, becoming the first retailer in the U.S. to offer the service. Health experts estimate that as many as three million Americans have anemia, a condition where the body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen through […]