Crystal Seiler, who joined Festival Foods in 2020 as finance director, has been promoted to the company’s VP of finance, where she will play a role in constructing and leading financial strategies. Festival Foods said Seiler has made significant contributions, including spearheading the transformation of finance and accounting functions to deliver precise and insightful financial […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Finalizes Plans For New Location In Eldora, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. plans to relocate the current Eldora Fareway store to a new location across the street from the current site in Eldora, Iowa. The new construction will provide for a 10,600-square- foot store. Site work and demolition is set to start in early 2024, with a projected open date in 2025. “Fareway has […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Foodtown Of 204th Street Celebrates Grand Reopening
PSK Supermarkets, a member of Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer owned grocery co-op, is celebrating the grand reopening of Foodtown of East 204th Street in the Bainbridge section of the Bronx, New York. According to Noah Katz, president and CEO of PSK Supermarkets and ARS board member, the grand reopening of this store marks a milestone […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Distributes $3.6M In Employee Christmas Checks
Brookshire Grocery Co. is giving a $3.6 million investment to its employees in the form of special checks for Christmas. All employee-partners, with at least one year of uninterrupted service, will receive the equivalent of one-half week’s pay. Those with less than one year of service will receive prorated amounts. “These checks are an early […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Inserra Supermarkets Opens ShopRite In Elmwood Park
Inserra Supermarkets Inc., a family-owned and operated New Jersey-based company, celebrated the grand opening Nov. 17 of a ShopRite store at 180 Broadway in Elmwood Park. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, the company presented a $10,000 check to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. It also donated $5,000 in gift cards to the Elmwood Park […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bravo Supermarkets, West
Island Pacific Ranks Among Best Large Workplaces In Retail
Island Pacific Supermarket, a City of Industry, California-based Filipino supermarket chain, has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “Top 20 Best Large Workplaces in Retail.” According to the grocer, the accolade celebrates its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, as well as showcasing its dedication to the Filipino community. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Raises $129K During Iowa Wave Shirt Campaign
The Iowa Wave Shirt partnered for the third consecutive year with Fareway Stores to conduct a round-up, raising more than $129,092 for the nonprofit that supports the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. During the campaign, which ran for two weeks ahead of the Iowa-Iowa State football game in September, customers at all stores […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, Mercado Gonzalez, West
Northgate González Market Introduces Mercado González
Northgate González Market has introduced a new grocery concept store, Mercado González, at 2300 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa, California. At 70,000 square feet, Mercado González is a gastronomic adventure that takes customers on a journey through Mexican cuisine. With its concept and curated food offerings, design and art, Mercado brings the flavors, colors and […]