Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest

New COO Among Three Promotions At Hugo’s

Citing their knowledge and experience as key assets to the company, Grand Forks, North Dakota-based Hugo’s Family Marketplace shared several company promotions, including Allen Jackson to COO. In his new role, Jackson will be responsible for Hugo’s overall operations. He will work with the fresh directors, area directors, human resources, procurement, pricing and loss prevention. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest

Hy-Vee Adds Independent Infusion Clinic In Chicago

Hy-Vee Inc. recently held a grand opening of a new Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic at 1 East Erie St., Suite 640 in Chicago. This is the second Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic to open and the first to open in the Chicago area. The infusion clinic is referral-based and will provide treatments for rheumatology, gastroenterology, pulmonary, neurology, […]

Posted inCoborn's, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Midwest

Coborn’s President, COO Meyer To Retire, Successor Named

St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. President and COO Dave Meyer will retire, effective Dec. 31, the company has announced.  David Best has been named Meyer’s successor, effective Aug. 21. He has joined the company as COO and as a member of the Coborn’s Inc. Board of Directors. Upon Meyer’s retirement at the end of the year, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, National

Report: Independents Holding Their Own In Marketplace

The 2023 edition of the Independent Grocers Financial Study, joint research between the National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions, documents small grocers’ operational and financial performance in a continued complex marketplace. Reflecting record participation, 521 independent grocers representing about 2,000 stores shared their results for fiscal year 2022, which ran through March 31.  “Independent grocers’ […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix’s Florida Store Count Grows By Two

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has continued its Florida expansion by opening two more stores – a 48,387 square-foot site at Waterleigh Village in Winter Garden and a 54,964-square-foot store at the Ramblewood Square in Coral Springs. “We are excited to welcome our customers to their new stores…and look forward to providing them with the […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News

Vendor Deadline Nears For Meijer’s Sustainability Summit

In an effort to expand its sustainable product offerings in categories storewide, Meijer will hold its second annual virtual Sustainability Summit Oct. 11-13. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company wants to engage suppliers in categories ranging from food/health/beauty and everyday essentials to pets, apparel and general merchandise. Meijer is targeting 38 different certifications on vendor products […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West

Filipino Culture Celebrated At New lsland Pacific Supermarket

Island Pacific Supermarket marked the debut of its 19th store, located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Granada Hills, with a grand-opening celebration Aug. 11. The store offers a selection of fresh seafood, meat, produce and specialty items from the Philippines and other Asian countries, as well as a range of non-food items, like cookware, […]