Category: Independent Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

Tops To Honor Veterans With Holiday Grocery Discount

by Sommer Stockton

For the 10th year, Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets will offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11 percent discount off of their grocery bills for Veterans Day.  On Nov. 11, customers should present proof of service that they, or an immediate family member are a U.S. veteran, active duty, reserve or retired military […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Market Profile, West

Dehoff’s Markets Marks 50 Years Of Service To Redwood City, CA

by Jack R. Jordan

Dehoff’s Markets celebrated its 50th anniversary on Oct. 15, with the store’s original location in Redwood City, California, still thriving under family ownership. However, the Dehoffs’ history of entrepreneurship in the Northern California community stretches much farther back than 1972.  Emil Dehoff immigrated to the U.S. from Germany after serving in World War I. According […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest

Schnucks, Salvation Army Renew Holiday Partnership Campaign

by Sommer Stockton

St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets is continuing its partnership with The Salvation Army during the upcoming holiday season. Through Nov. 23, customers can donate to The Salvation Army by choosing to “round up” their purchases to the nearest dollar. Customers who use self-checkouts can choose a $1, $3 or $5 “scan and give” option. Members also can donate […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Midwest, Whole Foods

Homeland Grocery Stores Names Criscione As President, CEO

by Sommer Stockton

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners.  “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

Big Y Named Forbes’ Best In State For Fourth Year

by Sommer Stockton

For the fourth year in a row, Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has been named a Forbes’ “Best-In-State Employer” for 2022. Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State companies have been identified across all industries based upon an independent, anonymous survey of workers who recommend their employers for the award. According to Forbes, employees are asked to rate their willingness […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Opens Stores In Milton, Cutler Bay, FL

by Sommer Stockton

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix recently opened two new stores in Florida.  The grocer opened a location in the Merganser Commons at Dogwood Estates in Milton, Florida. The 46,811 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.  “We are excited to bring Publix […]

Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest

Central Market Celebrates 20th Anniversary In Plano, Dallas

by Sommer Stockton

Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is celebrating 20 years in Dallas and Plano with special events to mark the occasion. Plano opened its doors in February 2002 and Dallas-Lovers Lane opened four months later in June. Both stores adopted their own personal vibe teaching daily cooking classes with local and celebrity chefs, hosting special seasonal in-store events and lending a […]