ShopRite held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 1 for a 72,000-square-foot store at 5000 State Road in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. The ShopRite of Drexeline is operated by the Burns family, which has more than 40 years of supermarket experience in the greater Philadelphia area. It will serve as the anchor tenant for […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets, Kellogg Co. Partner To Fight Food Insecurity
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets and the Kellogg Co. have partnered to tackle the issue of hunger in the communities they serve with a combined donation of $25,000 to CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank. The donation is part of Kellogg’s Better Days Promise and Weis Markets’ 16th annual Fight Hunger program. “At Weis Markets, we are committed […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest
Tony’s Fresh Market Unveils Billboard For IWS Family Health
Tony’s Fresh Market, in conjunction with its charitable arm – Tony’s Charitable Foundation, has unveiled a digital billboard donated to Infant Welfare Society (IWS) Family Health to support and advance the services it offers. The unveiling ceremony took place on Aug. 21 at IWS Family Health at 3600 W. Fullerton Ave. in Chicago, which is […]
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Fareway Opens Meat Market In Kansas City, MO
Fareway Stores Inc. has opened a new 8,700-square-foot Meat Market at 8606 NE 85th St. in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City location will offer a full-service butcher counter and to-go barbecue meal options through McGonigle’s Kitchen and Catering. These services also are offered at the 79th and Ward Parkway and Olathe, Kansas locations. Traditional […]
Posted inPackaging News, Independent Store News, National
Liviri Launches Independent E-Grocer Grant Program
Fort Collins, Colorado-based Liviri is launching its first Independent E-Grocer Grant Program. It is an initiative that will award resources to an independent grocer. Liviri is committed to supporting grocers in driving operational excellence and optimizing supply chain management for the ever-evolving eGrocery sector. To apply, grocers can submit an application here. “Liviri’s primary focus is to […]
Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Independent Store News, Northeast
Bravo Supermarkets Expands To Larger Location In Wilkes-Barre, PA
Bravo Supermarkets is opening a new, larger location at 402 South Main St. in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The new Bravo Supermarket will feature 16,000 square feet of a reimagined supermarket grocery experience for Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding communities. Doors will open for the celebration on Sept. 1 at 10 a.m., welcoming customers with music, food samples […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Donates $1M To Support Hurricane Relief In Florida
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $1 million to support relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Idalia. In addition, Publix is activating a company-wide donation campaign, allowing customers and employees to help provide relief for those affected by the hurricane. Donations may be made in any amount at checkout. The end date for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Cuts Ribbon To Open New LeClaire Store
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony Aug. 29 for its store in LeClaire, Iowa. The grocer renovated the 18,000-square-foot former Slagle’s store at 1301 Eagle Ridge Road. “We are excited to join and serve the community of LeClaire,” said CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We want to thank the community and […]