H-E-B has been named the top U.S. Grocery Retailer in the seventh annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a nationwide study that examines the U.S. grocery market. H-E-B is the first grocery retailer to be recognized three times as No. 1 in the RPI ranking, surpassing Amazon and Trader Joe’s which have ranked as top grocer twice. […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Holds Grand Opening For First Store In Kentucky
Publix Super Markets opened its first store in Kentucky on Jan. 10, entering its eighth state of operation. Located at 2500 Terra Crossing Blvd. in the Terra Crossing Shopping Center in Louisville, the store features a 55,701-square-foot store with a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy and an adjacent 3,200-square-foot Publix Liquors offering beer, wine and spirits. This […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford To Go Offers Reduced Fees On Pickup Orders
Hannaford Supermarkets will provide reduced fees on Hannaford To Go grocery pickup orders for customers. Customers will receive free pickup on orders of $125 or more, further enhancing savings and convenience for shoppers who use the service. Hannaford To Go pickup orders less than $125 have a $1.99 service fee. Additionally, Hannaford To Go has increased time slots […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Wakefern Holding Own Brands ‘CraveCon’ Summit
Wakefern Food Corp. is seeking new items for its Own Brands snack portfolio through its Own Brands ‘CraveCon ’24’: Indulgent Snacks Summit in early May. The summit is a call to private label manufacturers to source unique and on-trend snack products for potential addition to Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands portfolio. […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names Michael D’ Amour Next President, CEO
The Board of Directors of Big Y Foods Inc. has announced several executive changes, beginning Jan. 21. Charles L. D’Amour will step down as president and CEO and become executive chairman of the board as the reins move to Michael P. D’Amour. In addition, the position of EVP and chief operating officer will transition to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Magazine Celebrates Food, Culture Along Gulf Coast
Rouses magazine celebrates the food and culture of the Gulf Coast. The Louisiana-based grocer’s publication marked its 10th anniversary in 2023 and continues to grow in popularity. Distributed free to customers through its stores in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, each issue is imbued with a deep love of the communities served by Rouses Markets. “Food […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Guest Contributors, National
Post-Pandemic Holiday Presents Opportunity For Independent Grocers
Humans are social animals. As a species, we crave interaction with others. And the absence of connection is so emotionally crippling, we use solitary confinement as a severe criminal punishment. Children born in isolation fail to develop emotionally and physically and often are so scared they can never integrate into society as adults. And primates […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Independent Store News, Midwest
Train And Retain – Fareway Investing ‘In Our People’
By Carol Radice Throughout its many years in business, Fareway has worked hard to establish a culture that encourages and motivates employees to do well. One could say, in fact, that being an employee-focused company is a central part of Fareway’s overall store mission. According to Garrett Piklapp, president, Fareway’s people, extensive training programs and […]