In commemoration of Earth Month, H-E-B has announced its 2024 Community Recycling Grant recipients and has expanded multiple environmental programs across Texas. Guided by its Our Texas, Our Future commitment, H-E-B’s mission is to increase awareness and adoption of sustainability efforts that help preserve Texas’s land, water and air, now and for generations to come. Community recycling […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Schnucks Completes Store Remodels In Evansville, IN
Schnucks has recently completed upgrades and renovations at two Evansville, Indiana-based stores: its Green River and Evansville West locations. “Schnucks has served the Evansville community for nearly 50 years, and we remain committed to offering our dedicated customers the best grocery shopping experience possible,” said Stephen Rennels, division manager. “We invite them to not only stop by to check out […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Donates $250K To Support Damar’s Expansion Plans
Meijer has donated $250,000 to Damar Services to enhance Damar Village, an affordable living community in Indianapolis designed for adults living with behavioral, developmental and intellectual disabilities. The donation will go toward the organization’s plans for expansion and improvement, which include a new multi-purpose activity center and community space with teaching kitchens and an indoor track […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Superior Grocers, West
New Las Vegas Store Is Superior Grocers’ First Outside CA
Extending beyond the borders of California for the first time, Superior Grocers has opened a store in Las Vegas. “This expansion represents our commitment to providing quality products and exceptional service to new customers while continuing to serve our loyal patrons in Southern California,” said CEO and President Richard Wardwell. “We are incredibly excited to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Blue Hill, Maine, Store Manager Hailed As Hannaford’s Best
Patrick Doak, who manages the Hannaford at 15 South St. in Blue Hill, Maine, has been named the grocer’s Store Manager of the Year. Doak – selected from 187 Hannaford stores throughout Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont – has nearly 30 years of experience in retail, including six with Hannaford. He played […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Donates $2M To Midwest Food Banks
Meijer has announced a surprise $2 million donation to 30 key food bank partners to help them better meet the needs of those they serve across the Midwest. “We recognize the vital role food banks play in addressing hunger and are proud to stand alongside our partners to make a meaningful difference in the lives […]
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Historic Central Market Also In Line For Interior Refresh
The second phase in Central Market’s major renovation of its 90,000-square-foot store at 4821 Broadway in San Antonio will include a full interior remodel and refreshed store facade. The project’s first phase, which was announced late last year and will start this spring, includes updates to the parking lot and the addition of a produce […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Markets Launches Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator
Schnucks Markets, in partnership with Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, is launching Schnucks Springboard, a diverse-owned business accelerator to provide education, resources and access to local diverse-owned businesses. To apply, diverse-owned businesses should visit schnucks.com/springboard prior to May 12. Those accepted into the accelerator program will receive an in-store product trial at select Schnucks stores, […]