The IGA Holiday Ugly Sweater Sweepstakes from the Independent Grocers Alliance is a chance for shoppers to earn extra holiday spending cash and discover new recipes. More than 100 $25 IGA gift cards are available, with every participant receiving the IGA Holiday Recipe Book that features sponsored recipes from American Egg Board, Coca-Cola, Dan-O’s Seasoning, […]
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Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer, EVgo Expand Partnership With New EV Stations
Meijer has expanded its partnership with EVgo Inc. to install fast-charging stations with up to six stalls equipped with high-power 350kW chargers at select locations across Ohio. To date, EVgo has deployed 24 stalls at six Meijer locations in Michigan and Ohio, including key metropolitan markets such as Cincinnati, Columbus and Detroit. “EVgo has always […]
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Foxtrot Market, Dom’s Kitchen & Market To Merge
Chicago-based food retailers Foxtrot Market and Dom’s Kitchen & Market have reached an agreement in principle to merge the two companies. Upon closing, the merger of Foxtrot Market and Dom’s Kitchen & Market will fall under a new entity, Outfox Hospitality. Liz Williams will become the CEO, leading all day-to-day operations for the company, with Don Fitzgerald serving as Dom’s Kitchen & […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Price Chopper/Market 32 Purchases Five Former ShopRite Stores
To further solidify its presence in New York’s Capital Region, Price Chopper/Market 32 has finalized the purchase of the leases, store equipment and fixtures of the five former ShopRite stores in the area in an effort to expand its Market 32 banner. “Our Market 32 brand has been extremely well received, and this gives us […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
PFSbrands To Acquire Moser’s Foods, Enters Grocery Industry
Pro Food Systems Inc. (PFSbrands) has announced the acquisition of the Show Me Oil Co., which operates eight grocery stores and a convenience market in the Mid-Missouri area as Moser’s Foods. PFSbrands said the move represents a significant expansion for the company, underlining its commitment to growth in the retail food sector. Moser’s, a family-owned […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Skogen’s Festival Foods Promotes Seiler To VP, Finance
Crystal Seiler, who joined Festival Foods in 2020 as finance director, has been promoted to the company’s VP of finance, where she will play a role in constructing and leading financial strategies. Festival Foods said Seiler has made significant contributions, including spearheading the transformation of finance and accounting functions to deliver precise and insightful financial […]
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Fareway Finalizes Plans For New Location In Eldora, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. plans to relocate the current Eldora Fareway store to a new location across the street from the current site in Eldora, Iowa. The new construction will provide for a 10,600-square- foot store. Site work and demolition is set to start in early 2024, with a projected open date in 2025. “Fareway has […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Foodtown Of 204th Street Celebrates Grand Reopening
PSK Supermarkets, a member of Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer owned grocery co-op, is celebrating the grand reopening of Foodtown of East 204th Street in the Bainbridge section of the Bronx, New York. According to Noah Katz, president and CEO of PSK Supermarkets and ARS board member, the grand reopening of this store marks a milestone […]