During a special photo shoot with their two sons, a Maine couple recently celebrated five years of marriage and a 40-year family connection to Hannaford Supermarkets. While Sara and Todd Ellis of Orono, Maine, first crossed as teenagers at Hannaford’s Airport Mall store in Bangor, Sara’s connection to the grocer began in 1982 when her […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Save A Lot Sheds Remaining Corporate Stores
In the final chapter of a wholesale transformation that began in late 2020, Save A Lot has announced the relicensing of its remaining 18 company-operated stores in the St. Louis area. They are being acquired by Leevers Supermarkets Inc., a Save A Lot retail partner with 29 stores in markets including Denver and Philadelphia. Leevers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Celebrates Independent Grocers At Food Expo
SpartanNash celebrated its independent grocers during the 2023 Food Solutions Expo July 26-27 at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company presented 13 independent grocers with a 2023 Vision Award for year-over-year sales growth, growth in SpartanNash’s OwnBrands products and community engagement initiatives. “Our independent customers are integral to their local communities, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Hi Nabor Maintains Family Legacy, Close Ties With AGBR
Hi Nabor, a three-store grocery chain in the greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, is growing. Two new stores are planned, with property purchased for one of the locations. Founded by Sam Crifasi on Jan. 1, 1963, Hi Nabor converted to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 2020. President Jim Crifasi, one of Sam’s nine children, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Treppendahl’s Super Foods Grateful For AGBR
Wettlin Treppendahl Jr., owner of Treppendahl’s Super Foods in Woodville, Mississippi, has been a member of Associated Grocers Inc. of Baton Rouge (AGBR) since 1988. And he is quick to credit the wholesaler for helping him keep up with industry technology. He described the company as “the next best thing since sliced bread,” adding that […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Welcomes Brigido’s Fresh Markets To Fold
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer-owned grocery co-op, has announced that three Brigido’s Fresh Markets in Rhode Island have joined its roster of independently-owned supermarkets. The stores were acquired by independent grocers Mike and Melissa Fernandez, who are Allegiance Retail Service members and operate stores under the Foodtown banner. Established by Augusto Brigido […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Zallie Family Markets Promotes Two Execs, Makes Key Addition
Zallie Family Markets has announced the promotions of Anthony Massoni to president and George Veit to VP of operations and merchandising at the family-owned and -operated company in New Jersey. In addition, the grocer has named Anika T. Parker as its director of human resources. The personnel moves come as the company celebrates its 50th […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
New Lazy Acres Natural Market Serving ‘Really Unique Neighborhood’
Lazy Acres Natural Market, which features organic and locally-sourced offerings, opened July 29 at 1841 N. Western Ave in Los Feliz, California. The store has a made-to-order juice, smoothie and coffee bar and food venues that serve Mediterranean cuisine, California barbecue and fish tacos. Also available are expanded Lazy Acres staples, such as hot and […]