Stew Leonard’s has expanded its relationship with Invafresh to include recipe management capabilities. “When it came to optimizing our store operations, strengthening our relationship with Invafresh was the right decision given the measurable success we’ve seen with their technology,” said Rich Dibble, VP of culinary operations for Stew Leonard’s. “For our team members, Invafresh will […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Of Chester Adds Paradise Salad To Store Shelves
The ShopRite of Chester is partnering with Three Meadows Farm and the Somerset Hills Learning Institute, a private nonprofit program that offers a broad spectrum of services and education to children, adolescents and young adults with autism, to bring the farm’s Paradise Salad to store shelves. Paradise Salad is the first product sustainably grown, harvested […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Markets Opens Fourth Store In Lafayette, LA
Already a household name in Lafayette, Louisiana, Rouses Markets opened its fourth store in the parish Jan. 25 to much fanfare. Located at 1810 Camellia Blvd., the 55,000-square-foot supermarket – the company’s 65th overall – anchors a 15-acre retail center adjacent to the Village of River Ranch, one of Lafayette’s largest communities. It joins three […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Northeast
Tops Unveils Expanded Specialty Pharmacy Program
Tops Friendly Markets has launched a specialty pharmacy program to provide more convenient and personalized care for customers living with chronic and complex medical conditions. The Tops Markets Specialty Pharmacy Program will allow them to access specialty medications at the pharmacy. Specialty medications include those that can be complex to administer, have a high cost […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Appoints Nicole D’Amour Schneider As SVP
As Big Y Foods’ recently appointed SVP of retail operations and customer experience, Nicole D’Amour Schneider has assumed responsibility for the chain’s retail division, namely Big Y Supermarkets, Big Y Express gas and convenience stores and Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors. A third-generation D’Amour family member, she also oversees the Big Y Pharmacy […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, Northeast
Foodtown Of Bushwick Holds Grand Opening In Brooklyn, NY
Allegiance Retail Services opened a Foodtown banner store Jan. 12 at 54 Noll Street in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, New York. Owned by co-op member Shady Widdi, the 15,000-square-foot supermarket is positioned as a key player in the community’s ongoing renaissance. Joseph Fantozzi, COO and president of Allegiance Retail Services and Foodtown, said developers […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Market Partners To Help Emerging Local Brands
Fresh Thyme Market, a community-focused grocer, is the first grocery partner of Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made Retail Access Program. This partnership, combined with other community efforts, helps Fresh Thyme Market expand its local assortment on shelves and gives back to the communities it serves. Through the partnership with nonprofit Naturally Chicago, Fresh Thyme Market curates […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Finding New Ways To Fight Hunger Through Summit
Publix long has been working to alleviate hunger in the communities it serves. That effort reached a new level in early 2023, when the company hosted a Hunger Summit at its Lakeland, Florida headquarters. Executives from 35 Feeding America member food banks in the Publix operating area attended, along with state and federal officials. Company […]