Fareway Stores Inc. has opened a new 8,700-square-foot Meat Market at 8606 NE 85th St. in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City location will offer a full-service butcher counter and to-go barbecue meal options through McGonigle’s Kitchen and Catering. These services also are offered at the 79th and Ward Parkway and Olathe, Kansas locations. Traditional […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inPackaging News, Independent Store News, National
Liviri Launches Independent E-Grocer Grant Program
Fort Collins, Colorado-based Liviri is launching its first Independent E-Grocer Grant Program. It is an initiative that will award resources to an independent grocer. Liviri is committed to supporting grocers in driving operational excellence and optimizing supply chain management for the ever-evolving eGrocery sector. To apply, grocers can submit an application here. “Liviri’s primary focus is to […]
Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Independent Store News, Northeast
Bravo Supermarkets Expands To Larger Location In Wilkes-Barre, PA
Bravo Supermarkets is opening a new, larger location at 402 South Main St. in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The new Bravo Supermarket will feature 16,000 square feet of a reimagined supermarket grocery experience for Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding communities. Doors will open for the celebration on Sept. 1 at 10 a.m., welcoming customers with music, food samples […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Donates $1M To Support Hurricane Relief In Florida
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $1 million to support relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Idalia. In addition, Publix is activating a company-wide donation campaign, allowing customers and employees to help provide relief for those affected by the hurricane. Donations may be made in any amount at checkout. The end date for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Cuts Ribbon To Open New LeClaire Store
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony Aug. 29 for its store in LeClaire, Iowa. The grocer renovated the 18,000-square-foot former Slagle’s store at 1301 Eagle Ridge Road. “We are excited to join and serve the community of LeClaire,” said CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We want to thank the community and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Remodeled Save A Lot Store Ready For Customers In Lewiston, ME
Save A Lot has completed renovations of a store at 10 East Ave. in Lewiston, Maine, which has been fully remodeled inside and out. On Sept. 1, the store will hold a grand re-opening event where the first 100 customers will receive a free bag of groceries. Customers will notice a lighter, brighter and easier-to-shop footprint […]
Posted inAssociation News, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
FMI Announces 2023 Community Uplift Award Recipients
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced recipients of the 2023 Community Uplift Awards. Out of 18 nominations, three community uplift programs were selected by a panel of judges as recipients for their standout efforts in addressing food insecurity and neighborhood health needs and programs that influence social impact. The 2023 Community Uplift Award recipients include The Giant Co., Hy-Vee Inc. and Brookshire Grocery […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southeast
NC-Based Lowes Foods Poised To Enter New Market
Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based Lowes Foods is set to bring the Lowes banner to Georgia through the acquisition of Foothills IGA, which serves Dawson and Pickens counties. Lowes President Tim Lowe attended a July 27 retirement party for departing owners Jeff and Sandy Downing. Beforehand, The Shelby Report was able visit with Lowe about the expectations […]