H-E-B held a grand opening Wednesday for its first store in Fort Worth, the fifth the retailer has built in the DFW Metroplex. The 125,000-square-foot location at 3451 Heritage Trace Parkway joins recently opened H-E-B stores in Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Plano, as well as six Central Market locations that have been around for more […]
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Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Opening Three Supercenters In Two States May 14
May 14 is shaping up as a big day for Meijer after the retailer announced it will open three new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in two states – Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, and Hillsdale, Michigan. The Meijer supercenters will feature traditional grocery staples, such as fresh produce, bakery, meat and deli, as well as a floral […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Tickets Available For Meijer LPGA Classic
The 10th annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will tee off June 13-16 at Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The previous nine tournaments have generated more than $10 million to feed families across the Midwest through the retailer’s Simply Give program. “Since 2014, we’ve remained committed to keeping our general admission tickets affordable so families can […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names D’Amour Senior Director Of Asset Protection
Big Y has appointed Colin M. D’Amour as senior director of asset protection. In this role, he will lead the asset protection team, develop and execute future strategies, deploy new technologies, build relationships with law enforcement and other regulatory agencies and foster education and growth within the department. He reports to Nicole D’Amour Schneider, SVP […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Stores In Two Maine Towns To Reopen As Hannaford April 12
Two former Paradis Shop ‘n Save Supermarkets in Fort Kent and Madawaska, Maine, will make their debut as Hannaford Supermarkets on April 12. Hannaford acquired the locations, which it had supplied and supported, earlier this year. Under the Hannaford banner, they will feature the grocer’s offerings, including fresh-cut fruit, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads and ready-to-eat […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Continues Florida Expansion With 2 Store Openings
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix continues its expansion in the state by holding two store openings – one at 1940 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. in Sarasota and another in 1220 E. Palm Dr. in Homestead. The Florida stores offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and […]
Posted inStater Bros. Markets, Independent Store News, West
Stater Bros., PepsiCo Donate $50K To Patriots Foundation
Stater Bros. Markets and PepsiCo employees recently gathered to commemorate PepsiCo’s ninth annual “Rolling Remembrance,” a 14,000 mile long relay that honors military heroes who lost their lives while serving the U.S. military. This cross-country relay embarks from Seattle, transporting an American flag first flown on a UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Begins Healthier Habits Steps Challenge For Members
As part of the company’s Healthier Habits initiative, Schnucks Markets is inviting rewards members to participate in a community-wide steps challenge, open to those in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Through April 30, participants can earn $5 in Schnucks Rewards points each week by reaching the steps challenge goal of 50,000 steps per week, an average […]