Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

ShopRite Unveils Fresh To Table Concept In Warminster, PA

The ShopRite in Warminster, Pennsylvania, has debuted Fresh to Table, a store-within-a-store concept where customers can find on-trend foods, easy-to-prepare ingredients and meal solutions in a variety of grab-and-go formats. Designed within the store’s footprint, Fresh to Table reimagines traditional produce and fresh departments to provide options and ingredients for shoppers looking for a one-stop shop meal […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, West

Heritage Grocers Group Promotes Stover, Coswatte

Heritage Grocers Group has promoted Eric Stover to president and Prabash Coswatte to COO, reporting to CEO Doug Sanders.  “The promotions of Eric and Prabash further aligns and unifies the organizational structure of Heritage Grocers Group,” Sanders said.  “They are exceptional leaders whose extensive experience and expertise will be instrumental in executing our growth strategy, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southeast

Rouses Markets Celebrates History, Heritage With New Houma Store

Rouses Market shoppers in Houma, Louisiana, have a new location to “go make groceries.”  The 60,000-square-foot store, located at 2233 Martin Luther King Blvd., replaced the company’s “superstore,” which was built in 1989. It also is the fourth market at or near the site of the first store, Ciro’s, opened in 1960 by Anthony Rouse […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

ShopRite Raises Funds For Hunger Action Month

ShopRite and its foundation, ShopRite Partners In Caring, held a fundraising campaign in September in recognition of National Hunger Action Month. The effort is designed to raise awareness around the issue of food insecurity and inspire action within local communities throughout the entire year. Approximately 200 ShopRite stores in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, […]

Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest

Coborn’s To Reopen Tadych’s Marketplace In Marquette, MI

Coborn’s Inc. will hold a grand reopening Oct. 5 for Tadych’s Marketplace that recently underwent a significant renovation in Marquette, Michigan. Located at 1401 O’Dovero Drive, the store now features a larger product selection and new look that includes updated flooring, decor and bathrooms. Energy-efficient lighting has been installed and  the front end was upgraded […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest

Harps Food Stores Optimize Operations With Upshop

Harps Food Stores has partnered with Upshop, a provider of inventory and replenishment optimization solutions, to improve its operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. The Springdale, Arkansas-based grocer chose Upshop’s Magic product to address challenges such as monitoring and managing store conditions, generating orders and ensuring product availability. Upshop’s Magic offers a suite of capabilities, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West

Cardenas Markets Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Cardenas Markets is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through several promotional marketing programs. Through Oct. 15, the Ontario, California-based company will celebrate with an online sweepstakes, share recipes for authentic Hispanic meals and highlight influential Hispanic figures. “Food plays such a significant role in fostering togetherness, expressing cultural identity and celebrating  traditions that have been passed […]