This Lenten season, the Cardenas Markets Foundation has provided $20,000 to 40 local nonprofits that assist the homeless, provide refuge for abused women and neglected children and offer immigration aid services. “This Lenten season we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting the communities where we operate by giving back to those most in need,” […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, Produce News
IGA, EmpowerFresh Help Independent Grocers With Produce Solutions
EmpowerFresh Co., a Kansas City, Missouri-based provider of AI-driven inventory management and retail optimization solutions for the produce department, has announced a strategic partnership with the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA). This partnership signifies a commitment to revolutionizing the retail produce landscape by providing cutting-edge technology and support to IGA’s independent retail members. “At the Independent […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Adds Two Florida Locations To Expanding Store Count
The Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has added two supermarkets – at 11635 Moccasin Wallow Road in Parrish and another at 2335 N. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando – to its expanding list of Sunshine State locations. These Florida stores offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Breaks Ground On Second Joe V’s Smart Shop In Dallas
Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B has broken ground on its second location in Dallas, continuing the brand’s expansion beyond the Houston area into the DFW Metroplex. H-E-B, a San Antonio-based multi-format retailer, announced plans last year to build the Joe V’s Smart Shop at 5204 S. Buckner Blvd. It is expected to open in […]
Posted inWeis Markets, Executive News, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Promotes Cicco To VP Of Pharmacy
Weis Markets has promoted Nick Cicco to VP of pharmacy, responsible for strategy development and overseeing the day-to-day merchandising, operation and management of the company’s 127 pharmacies. Cicco, who previously held the position of senior director of pharmacy operations, also is responsible for managing Weis’ team of dietitians. He reports to COO Kurt Schertle. Cicco […]
Posted inCoborn's, Deli News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s, Picadeli Begin Salad Bar Pilot Program
Coborn’s has partnered with Swedish salad company Picadeli to add high-tech salad bars to two Minnesota locations: at Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids and at Cash Wise Foods in Waite Park. The new salad bars are part of a pilot program in the region, which is expected to expand to 13 additional stores later this year. Unlike […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Resident Input Helped Shape New ShopRite In Old Bridge, NJ
ShopRite held a grand opening March 17 for a new 80,000-square-foot store with pharmacy in the Glenwood Green Shopping Plaza in Old Bridge, New Jersey, that replaces a former location. ShopRite surveyed residents to learn what they wanted in the new store, with those responses playing a role in the overall design and product selection. […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Adds Closed-Loop Measurement To Retail Media Network
Meijer’s introduction of closed-loop measurement for display advertising on and offsite through Meijer Media, its retail media network, provides brand partners better visibility to sales impact through campaigns in-store and online. The company offers enhanced capabilities to customize customer messaging and deliver targeted content onsite, in-app, offsite or on social media. “Meijer Media has grown […]