Hannaford Supermarkets will provide reduced fees on Hannaford To Go grocery pickup orders for customers. Customers will receive free pickup on orders of $125 or more, further enhancing savings and convenience for shoppers who use the service. Hannaford To Go pickup orders less than $125 have a $1.99 service fee. Additionally, Hannaford To Go has increased time slots […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Wakefern Holding Own Brands ‘CraveCon’ Summit
Wakefern Food Corp. is seeking new items for its Own Brands snack portfolio through its Own Brands ‘CraveCon ’24’: Indulgent Snacks Summit in early May. The summit is a call to private label manufacturers to source unique and on-trend snack products for potential addition to Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands portfolio. […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names Michael D’ Amour Next President, CEO
The Board of Directors of Big Y Foods Inc. has announced several executive changes, beginning Jan. 21. Charles L. D’Amour will step down as president and CEO and become executive chairman of the board as the reins move to Michael P. D’Amour. In addition, the position of EVP and chief operating officer will transition to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Magazine Celebrates Food, Culture Along Gulf Coast
Rouses magazine celebrates the food and culture of the Gulf Coast. The Louisiana-based grocer’s publication marked its 10th anniversary in 2023 and continues to grow in popularity. Distributed free to customers through its stores in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, each issue is imbued with a deep love of the communities served by Rouses Markets. “Food […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Guest Contributors, National
Post-Pandemic Holiday Presents Opportunity For Independent Grocers
Humans are social animals. As a species, we crave interaction with others. And the absence of connection is so emotionally crippling, we use solitary confinement as a severe criminal punishment. Children born in isolation fail to develop emotionally and physically and often are so scared they can never integrate into society as adults. And primates […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Independent Store News, Midwest
Train And Retain – Fareway Investing ‘In Our People’
By Carol Radice Throughout its many years in business, Fareway has worked hard to establish a culture that encourages and motivates employees to do well. One could say, in fact, that being an employee-focused company is a central part of Fareway’s overall store mission. According to Garrett Piklapp, president, Fareway’s people, extensive training programs and […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Hailed As Top Disability-Friendly Employer In WI
Festival Foods has been named a 2023 Top Disability-Friendly Employer in Wisconsin, a first-time honor presented by Disability:IN Wisconsin. “The Top Disability-Friendly Employer in Wisconsin Award is a testament to companies genuinely committed to creating inclusive workplaces where people with disabilities can thrive,” said Judy Quigley, the organization’s executive director. Melissa Van Gheem, senior human […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Offers Double Give Back Days For Education Program
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets will offer schools the chance to earn double the rewards as part of its Tops in Education Program (TIE) during January. Participants enrolled in the program will now be able to earn up to 10 percent for their school(s) during the entire month. During January, participants’ designated school(s) will […]