Weis Markets has released its 2023 Sustainability Report: Doing Good for Food, Friends and Nature, which details the company’s progress in reducing its overall environmental impact in its seven-state market area. The report reviews Weis Markets’ continued efforts to conserve resources, embrace green design and reduce environmental impact. Since 2008, the company has reduced its […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Ravitz Family Markets Offers Mental Health First Aid Training
Ravitz Family Markets is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month by putting the spotlight on a course that trains associates in Mental Health First Aid. The free, volunteer course, which is offered by certified instructors, was developed by the National Council for Mental Well-being and is designed to give participants basic tools and skills for recognizing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Opens New Supercenters In Northeast Ohio
Meijer opened two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in the Northeast Ohio cities of Alliance and Canton on May 14. “As we celebrate our 90th anniversary as a family-owned retailer, providing value and convenience to our customers is still our top priority,” said Executive Chairman Hank Meijer. “We’re excited to bring our unique shopping experience to customers in North […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Markets Dedicates 5/14 Honor Space
Tops Friendly Markets dedicated the 5/14 Tops Honor Space on May 14 to honor the victims of the racially motivated attack at its Jefferson Avenue location in Buffalo, New York, in 2022. Built and designed in collaboration with local partners and community members, it will serve as a place of honor, solace and reflection as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Meijer, Midwest
Former Meijer President Holton Dies At Age 90
Meijer has announced the death of its former long-time president Earl Holton, 90, on May 10. Mr. Holton began working for Meijer soon after graduating high school in 1952 as a store clerk, served as president from 1980-1999, and remained a trusted advisor through this year. “The entire Meijer family is saddened by the loss […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Hy-Vee, Midwest
New Hy-Vee Campaign To Raise Awareness About Mental Health
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Hy-Vee is launching a new video series entitled “A Holistic Approach to Improving Mental Health,” hosted by Dr. Daniel Fick, Hy-Vee’s chief medical officer. The four-part video series features Hy-Vee’s team of health and wellness professionals and helps educate customers and patients on ways to proactively […]
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Wegmans To Build New Store On Ballantyne Campus In NC
Wegmans Food Markets Inc. and Northwood Investors LLC and its affiliates have announced plans for a new Wegmans location on the Ballantyne campus. Known for its customer service, restaurant foods, one-stop shopping and low prices, the grocer will be situated at North Community House Road on the east side of Ballantyne, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Wegmans is targeting […]
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The G.F. Buche Co. Promotes Sangster, McFayden
The G.F. Buche Company has promoted Brenda Sangster and Chris McFayden. Sangster started with the G.F. Buche Company in 2014 with the task of bringing the accounting operations back to the company after being outsourced for years. She started as the controller and quickly became the director of finance. On April 15, she was promoted […]