West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in May to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores across eight Midwestern states. Since the Best of Local Brands summits began in early 2021, more than 125 new brands have been selected and are available […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Expands Flashfood Program To Include SNAP Benefits
In an effort to make fresh food more accessible, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has expanded the Flashfood program, making it the first retailer nationwide to accept SNAP benefits through the app. Meijer launched Flashfood in November 2019 at a handful of its supercenters in metro Detroit. The service is used by more than 500,000 shoppers across all […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Acquires Beachler’s Hometown Market
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Beachler’s Hometown Market, an independent grocery retailer at 1000 West Main St. in Prague, Oklahoma. Beachler’s has been in Prague for more than 45 years. Harps plans to continue to operate as a community-focused grocer, as well as retain the current […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Lazy Acres Natural Market Celebrates 10 Years In Long Beach, CA
Lazy Acres Natural Market is celebrating its 10th year in Long Beach, California. While the remodeled store will open to the public on March 15, the grocer will hold a community celebration March 18. It will also be introducing a new community giving program for reusable bags, which will benefit Long Beach nonprofits. Founded in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Pharmacies Pilot COVID-19, Flu Test-To-Treat Service
Hy-Vee Inc. has announced that select pharmacy locations in Iowa will begin offering a new COVID-19 and flu test-to-treat service as part of a pilot through eTrueNorth. Hy-Vee is one of the first pharmacy providers in the state of Iowa to offer this service. With one test, patients can get tested for COVID-19 and flu […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Store In Navarre, FL
Publix Super Markets has opened a new store at Wynnehaven Plaza in Navarre, Florida. The 48,387-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy with drive-thru. There also will be an adjacent Publix Liquors. “We are excited to bring a second […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Northeast
Weis Markets Hosts Rep. Thompson For Congressional Store Tour
Weis Markets in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, recently hosted U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson for a store tour that provided a look at operations and an opportunity for company leadership to discuss issues impacting independent grocers with the House Agriculture Committee chair. The tour was organized by the National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent […]
Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Bravo Supermarkets Opens New Store In Ocala, FL
Bravo Supermarkets has opened a new store at 8585 SW Road in Ocala, Florida. The new Bravo Supermarket offers more than 17,800 square feet of a reimagined grocery experience for Ocala and the surrounding communities. Doors opened at 7 a.m. on March 3 and a grand opening celebration will be announced soon. The new location […]