Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Wins Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Award

Publix Pharmacy has received the Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Award, presented by Zitter Insights, a division of Managed Markets Insights & Technology. This is the third time Publix Pharmacy has received this award. “It’s an honor to once again be recognized by our customers and Zitter Insights. This award is a testimony to our […]

Posted inFood City, Independent Store News, Southeast

Food City Confirms Plans For 6 Stores In Huntsville, Alabama Area

Food City President and CEO Steve Smith has confirmed that K-VA-T Food Stores will build six Food City locations in the Huntsville, Alabama, area over the next six years. “We’re excited to be moving into Huntsville, Alabama, and the surrounding areas, and while this is our first project in the area, it certainly won’t be […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest

Save A Lot Offers New ‘Shop The Dot’ Savings Program

In-store signage, weekly ad highlight monthly price drops, additional savings St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, is rolling out a new savings program. The new “Shop the Dot” program launching this week is an in-store, print and digital marketing campaign designed to highlight regular […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, West

New Seasons Market To Open 22nd Portland Metro Area Store In 2025

West Coast grocer to create more than 100 jobs in Hillsboro’s Tanasbourne Area  New Seasons Market is planning to open its 22nd store, located in Hillsboro’s Tanasbourne Town Center, in the second quarter of 2025. It will fill the 27,271-square-foot space formerly held by Office Depot at 11000 NE Evergreen Parkway. “We are excited to expand our presence […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

Big Y Makes New Appointments Across Massachusetts, Connecticut

The management of Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods has announced several new appointments in its Massachusetts and Connecticut locations.  In Massachusetts: Jonathan Leombruno of Abington – deli, kitchen and bakery merchandiser trainer, Springfield, Store Support Center; Ross M. Corcoran of Belchertown, inventory control manager, Springfield, Fresh and Local Distribution Center; Steven A. Fernandes of Belchertown, […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Donates Additional $1M To Simply Give Food Pantries

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has donated an extra $1 million to food pantries that participate in the retailer’s Simply Give hunger relief program. Overall, the retailer’s program has generated more than $80 million for food pantry partners since its 2008 inception. “One in eight Americans face food insecurity nationwide. That is a troubling statistic that reinforces why we’re so committed to addressing […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest

Harps Plans Grand Opening Of Newly Remodeled Morrilton Store

Harps Food Stores Inc. will host the grand opening of its newly remodeled store at 10 a.m. May 17 at 1626 E. Harding St. in Morrilton, Arkansas. The store, formerly Kroger, has undergone an extensive renovation that has updated its interior. This remodel was a significant investment in the store’s future, and is the result […]