Independent food retailers across the United States have an opportunity to fund store upgrades that reduce operational costs, improve profits and enhance sustainability. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides grants to rural small businesses for energy efficiency improvements (such as HVAC, lighting, and refrigeration) and renewable […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
Consumers Are Spreading Around Their Grocery Trips. So What?
Sponsored content Research from Upside has shown that American consumers are pushing back against increased food costs, trading down from full-service restaurants to quick-service restaurants or hot buffets and salad bars. Even as inflation levels off, the rise in prices over the past three years has made consumers second-guess their spending, impacting retailers across all […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Dairy News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Ice Cream Truck Sharing Limited-time Flavors
The Publix ice cream truck, featuring many of this season’s limited-time offerings, is winding up its road trip this summer. Upcoming ice cream truck stops include: July 4 – St. Pete, Florida, at the St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave., from 4-10 p.m.; July 6 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at Las Olas Beach, 240 Las […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Executive News, Independent Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers CFO Dissinger To Retire
Todd Dissinger, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage’s chief financial officer, will retire on Dec. 31. He will continue to serve as CFO until his successor is appointed. “Since his appointment as chief financial officer in December 2017, Todd has been an invaluable member of our executive team, helping Natural Grocers to execute on its founding principles […]
Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hugo’s, Lindner-Hagen Inc. Partner To Serve Northern Minnesota Communities
Kristi Magnuson-Nelson, president and CEO of Hugo’s Family Marketplace, and Chuck Lindner, CEO of Lindner-Hagen Inc. (DBA Doug’s Supermarket, Lake of the Woods Foods, Pine River Family Market and Pine Ridge Liquor), have established a new partnership to serve communities in Northern Minnesota. This partnership agreement allows the combination of the two companies to expand […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Executive News, Independent Store News, Southwest
Former Harps Food Stores Chairman, CEO Collins Dies At 75
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores has announced the July 1 death of its former Chairman and CEO Roger Collins. He began his career at Harps in December 1986, serving as VP of finance. From his initial role, Collins quickly became an integral part of shaping the future of Harps Food Stores. Under his guidance, the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Doubles Milk Discount For SNAP Participants
Meijer is doubling the milk discount it offers SNAP-eligible participants, upping it to 40 percent off any brand or size of 1 percent or fat free milk, in its ongoing effort to increase access to healthy foods and beverages. Since the original discount was implemented in December, thanks to the retailer’s interest in USDA grant […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Meijer Celebrates 90th Anniversary As Family-Owned Retailer
Meijer is celebrating its 90th anniversary with more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, express locations and distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout six Midwest states operated by more than 70,000 employees. “We have built an incredible team here at Meijer that is accomplishing great things and enjoys working together, and they are the reason […]