Publix is promoting David Finger to VP of customer experience, succeeding Bob Bechtel, who will retire March 31 after 45 years with the company. “Bob has spent his career focusing on customer service,” said CEO Kevin Murphy. “Through his leadership and efforts, he has helped our associates provide a premier shopping environment that has exceeded […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Independent Store News, Northeast
Rebranding As Market 32 Rooted In Past, Focused On Future
In the ever-shifting grocery industry, retailers need to evolve or become irrelevant. Schenectady, New York-based Price Chopper/ Market 32 – The Shelby Report of the Northeast’s Retailer of the Year – is no exception. The Public Service Market in Green Island, New York, was founded in 1932 by brothers Ben and Bill Golub. Three more […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Cuts Ribbon For New-Look Norwalk Store
Fareway Stores held a grand opening Feb. 6 for a 24,000-square-foot store at Chatham Avenue and Highway 28 in Norwalk, Iowa, that replaces a previous location in the city. “We are excited to further serve the thriving community of Norwalk with a new, larger and updated store,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We want […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Again Among Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired’
For the 28th year in a row, Publix appears on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, coming in at No. 49 for 2024. Placement is earned based on responses from thousands of professionals within each industry. Companies are rated on nine different criteria, from social responsibility to the ability to attract talented people. “At Publix, […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Elevates Creek, Taylor To VP Roles
Harps Food Stores has appointed Debbie Creek as VP of finance and John Taylor as VP of information systems, moves that follow the retirement of Jim Antz, who had served as the SVP of finance and CFO for 37 years. Creek joined Harps in 2006 as controller and played a role in overseeing day-to-day financial […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Raises $328K For Toys For Tots Campaign
Fareway recently presented a check for more than $328,499 to the U.S. Marine Corps for its annual Toys for Tots campaign. Donations of money and toys were accepted from Nov. 24-Dec. 23 at all Fareway stores. “Our generous [Fareway] customers continue to go above and beyond to make the annual Toys for Tots campaign a […]
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, West
Island Pacific Supermarket Turns To Defensor As CEO
Island Pacific Supermarket, a grocery chain specializing in Filipino and Asian products, has appointed Maite Defensor as CEO. With more than two decades of diverse experience, Defensor brings knowledge and expertise to Island Pacific. Her career spans several industries, including marketing, construction, mining, finance and public service. Defensor helped establish Island Pacific Global, an initiative […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Retains ‘Most Trusted’ Title In Northeast
For the third year in a row, ShopRite has been named the “Most Trusted Conventional Grocery Store in the Northeast” as part of the BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards. Research and consulting firm BrandSpark International, in coordination with Newsweek, surveyed which brands American customers trust the most. As part of the ranking, brands were considered in […]