Supervalu on Thursday revealed the winners of its annual Master Marketer competition, which recognizes best-in-class marketing efforts by independent grocery retailers served by the company’s wholesale distribution business. A total of 35 awards were presented at a ceremony during Supervalu’s annual expo in St. Paul, Minnesota. Judging is based on the creativity, clarity and effectiveness […]
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Foodservice Component Shines At New Harmons Store In Lehi, Utah
Harmons has opened its Traverse Mountain store in Lehi, Utah, and the grocer has made foodservice a standout component at the location, which is nestled against the Wasatch Mountains at 1750 Traverse Parkway. The store is the anchor for the new Terrace at Traverse Mountain retail center and marks Harmons’ 17th unit. “The Terrace at […]
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2016 Independent Grocers Financial Survey: Same-Store Sales Increase 2.1 Percent
FMS and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have released the results of the 2016 Independent Grocers Financial Survey, covering fiscal year 2015. This joint study polled independent supermarket operators in 38 states and four Canadian provinces on their financial performance and business strategies, and provides an in-depth look at the economic, political and competitive landscape […]
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Macey’s Donation Helps Renovate Local Children’s Hospital’s Angel Garden
The Angel Garden at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, reopened Monday as a redesigned refuge for patients, families and staff—thanks to generous donations from Macey’s guests and vendors. The garden renovation was made possible from Macey’s customers, with an additional contribution from Macey’s Food stores—totaling $73,000 for Macey’s 2016 Caring for Kids […]
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Festival Foods To Be Featured On ‘World’s Greatest’
Wisconsin grocery company Festival Foods will be featured in an upcoming episode of the “World’s Greatest!…” television series as the “World’s Greatest Grocery Store.” The show will feature comments from Festival Foods associates along with an interview with Mark Skogen, president and CEO. The episode starts with the history of Festival Foods and its roots […]
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Mi Pueblo Commits To Providing Cage-Free Eggs By 2026
Mi Pueblo, a San Jose-based Hispanic grocery chain in Northern California, will work with suppliers towards sourcing only cage-free eggs throughout their entire operations by 2026, based on available supply. The initiative is a result to changes in customers’ buying habits and the company’s commitment to animal welfare and a more sustainable environment. “Our customers […]
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Grocers Show Utah Pride With Local Farmers Markets
Macey’s, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market stores are featuring more Utah-grown items in the produce section with the Local Farmers Markets program, which launched July 1. The in-store program includes signage highlighting Utah-grown produce and the farmers who supply them, as well as parking lot tent sales on Saturdays. “Buying from Utah farmers and growers allows […]
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Newport Avenue Market Holds Golf Tourney To Fight Hunger
Newport Avenue Market held its annual Go Golf Tournament on Wednesday, July 20, bringing together more than 120 golfers to benefit the Hunger Prevention Coalition (HPC) of Central Oregon. Community members as well as leaders from the grocery and retail industry participated in the event held at Broken Top Golf Club in Bend, Oregon. Formerly […]
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Weis, Big Y, Tops, Saubel’s Market All Involved In Ahold-Delhaize Divestiture Plans
Several Northeast retailers are set to gain stores as a result of the proposed divestiture between Ahold and the Delhaize Group. Last week, the two European-based super-retailers reached agreements with buyers to divest a total of 86 U.S. stores in areas where both companies operate stores. The deals are being made in connection with the […]
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Utah Grocers Donate $30K+ To Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Thanks to the generosity of their guests, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s and Fresh Market donated more than $30,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The funds were raised during an icon drive held June 3-27 at 31 locations across Utah. Guests were invited to donate $1 to the foundation during checkout to further research for the genetic […]
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House Passes Biotech Labeling Act; President’s Desk Is Next Stop
The U.S. House has voted 306-117 in favor of final passage of S. 764, the Roberts-Stabenow Biotech Labeling Act. Industry groups are praising the House for passing the bill, which is now on the desk of President Obama. Media reports have indicated that the president is likely to sign the bill. If signed, the law […]
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Key Food Opens Two New Stores In New Jersey
Key Food Stores Co-operative Inc., a Northeast chain of primarily independently owned and corporate grocery stores, has opened two stores in New Jersey: The Food Emporium in Garwood and Super World Fresh in Belleville. Within its 50,000 s.f. space, The Food Emporium has 5,000 s.f. dedicated to fresh produce offerings—including all natural and organic items—from […]
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Dick’s Fresh Market Celebrates New Store Opening In Menomonie, Wisconsin
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Doug Rinehart, president and CEO of Dick’s Fresh Market, saw opportunity when the fourth generation of the family running a store on 9th Street in Menomonie, Wisconsin, decided to leave the grocery business. The store was founded 155 years ago, during the Civil War, and the same family had operated it […]
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Senate Passes Roberts/Stabenow GMO Labeling Bill; Now To The House
Next week is a big week in the U.S. House of Representatives for the U.S. food industry, following the July 7 Senate passage of a bipartisan bill that creates a national labeling standard for all foods made with genetically engineered (GE) ingredients and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Industry groups commended the Senate for its passage […]
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Senate To Hold Final Vote On Compromise GMO Labeling Bill
On July 6, the U.S. Senate voted 65-32 to end debate and have a final vote on bipartisan national legislation regarding the disclosure of genetically engineered ingredients in food products. The compromise bill, S. 764, was championed by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan). It includes reforms to […]
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County Market Expands Online Shopping In Illinois With Rosie
Niemann Foods Inc.-owned (NFI) County Market has expanded its partnership with Rosie, a provider of grocery e-commerce technology and services, to offer online grocery shopping at its two Quincy, Illinois, locations. County Market’s Click & Go service is expected to launch in Quincy this fall. The retailer also is adding delivery services to all e-commerce locations, […]
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Trading Company Stores President: Humor Is A Differentiator
Trading Company Stores President Paul Matejovsky had no intention of being in the grocery business. He grew up in Montana, spending “half my time on a saddle horse and the other half on a tractor. I was going to be a cowboy, baby.” He told those gathered for the ROFDA Spring Conference in Coeur d’Alene, […]
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NACS, NGA Respond To U.S. Court Rejecting Visa, MasterCard Settlement
On June 30, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the class-action settlement in the case In Re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation. That case led to a proposed settlement valued at $7.25 billion in 2012. This ruling called the settlement “unreasonable and inadequate.” NACS led efforts to oppose the $7.25 […]
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Barons Market Adds Olive Oil And Vinegar Bars To All Stores
San Diego-based natural grocer Barons Market has installed olive oil and vinegar tasting stations in all six of its locations. Ten olive oils and 14 vinegars fill silver vats at each store’s tasting station, where shoppers will find bread for dipping. Unique flavors include citrus habanero olive oil and honey ginger white balsamic vinegar, with […]
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Harps Details Plans For Acquired Walmarts, Holds Job Fairs
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores has released more details on changes the employee-owned chain will make to nine Walmart Express properties it acquired in June, including opening dates, which stores will close and when job fairs will be held to staff others. Three of the acquired stores are located in Missouri, in Anderson, Seligman and […]