Posted inMarket Profile, Independent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast

Focus On Local, First-To-Market Approach Sets Rouses Apart Along Gulf Coast

Louisiana-based Rouses Markets is one of the fastest-growing family-owned companies in the country. It also is one of the top privately held companies and largest employers along the Gulf Coast. Founded in 1960 by Anthony J. Rouse Sr., the company has expanded from its humble roots as a single store operator in Houma, Louisiana, to […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Equipment, National, Online Grocery Technology

TimeForge Joins IGA Red Oval Family To Help Independents

TimeForge has become a Red Oval Family Partner with the Independent Grocers Alliance, providing IGA’s network of independent grocers with labor management solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. The Red Oval Family is an exclusive alliance of the industry’s food manufacturers and service providers that partners with IGA to offer extensive resources […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Grocer Tops Goal For Children’s Miracle Network Campaign

Tops Friendly Markets has raised more than $407,000 in its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Customers supported the Tops Children’s Miracle Network campaign by buying a $1 CMN Miracle Balloon or rounding up their change at participating stores. Proceeds from the campaign benefited local women and children’s hospitals. With the support of shoppers […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Market Profile, Midwest

Hy-Vee Continues To Grow Business Units Across Operating Area

Home state grocer Hy-Vee has been making news with its proposed growth into the southern U.S. But it’s also growing in the Midwest. The West Des Moines-based company, which has 550 “business units” – primarily retail stores – in its operating area, recently grew to nine states with the biggest acquisition in company history. Its […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Association News, Corporate Store News, National, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods

Grocery Industry Responds To Proposed Price Gouging Ban

According to news reports, VP Kamala Harris shared the economic agenda for her presidential campaign on Aug. 16, proposing a federal ban on corporate price gouging on groceries. Industry leaders are sharing their thoughts regarding her plan, which includes new penalties for companies that exploit crises and support for smaller food businesses “that are trying […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, West

T&T Supermarkets Continues U.S. Expansion With First California Store

T&T Supermarket Inc. has shared its plans to open its first California store at the Westgate Center in San Jose, set to open fall 2025. With two stores in the works in Washington, this marks T&T’s third store announcement in the U.S. T&T operates more than 33 stores across Canada. It is a full service grocer known for its vast […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks

Schnucks’ Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator Selects First Class

Schnuck Markets has announced the first class of diverse-owned companies selected for its Schnucks Springboard business accelerator program. The initiative aims to foster growth and success among diverse-owned entrepreneurs by providing comprehensive support, including education, resources and access to the Schnucks customer base. Ten companies have been chosen to participate in the program, which offers […]