C&K Market’s Chairman and CEO Karl Wissmann has announced his intention to retire and has shared that Rocky Campbell will take over as CEO, planned for July 1. Wissmann will retain his chairman position. Much has happened at Medford, Oregon-based C&K Market Inc. since Wissmann joined in 2014. The company has remodeled 100 percent of its stores […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Markets Donates $125K To Support The Urban League
Schnuck Markets has donated $125,000 to support the Urban League through the fourth annual “Round Up at the Register” campaign that celebrated Black History Month, held from Feb. 7-20. Customers donated $112,615 and Schnucks provided an additional $12,385. Shoppers had the option at checkout to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100 percent […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National
Report: Shoppers Blame Government For Higher Grocery Prices
New findings from national research by The Feedback Group reveal that shoppers hold government policies and actions most responsible for higher food and grocery prices at supermarkets. In the study, 1,150 consumers rated a variety of entities and factors on a five-point scale, where five is “highly responsible” and one “not at all responsible”, as […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
It’s Official: H-E-B Opens First Fort Worth Store
H-E-B held a grand opening Wednesday for its first store in Fort Worth, the fifth the retailer has built in the DFW Metroplex. The 125,000-square-foot location at 3451 Heritage Trace Parkway joins recently opened H-E-B stores in Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Plano, as well as six Central Market locations that have been around for more […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Opening Three Supercenters In Two States May 14
May 14 is shaping up as a big day for Meijer after the retailer announced it will open three new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in two states – Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, and Hillsdale, Michigan. The Meijer supercenters will feature traditional grocery staples, such as fresh produce, bakery, meat and deli, as well as a floral […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Tickets Available For Meijer LPGA Classic
The 10th annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will tee off June 13-16 at Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The previous nine tournaments have generated more than $10 million to feed families across the Midwest through the retailer’s Simply Give program. “Since 2014, we’ve remained committed to keeping our general admission tickets affordable so families can […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names D’Amour Senior Director Of Asset Protection
Big Y has appointed Colin M. D’Amour as senior director of asset protection. In this role, he will lead the asset protection team, develop and execute future strategies, deploy new technologies, build relationships with law enforcement and other regulatory agencies and foster education and growth within the department. He reports to Nicole D’Amour Schneider, SVP […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Stores In Two Maine Towns To Reopen As Hannaford April 12
Two former Paradis Shop ‘n Save Supermarkets in Fort Kent and Madawaska, Maine, will make their debut as Hannaford Supermarkets on April 12. Hannaford acquired the locations, which it had supplied and supported, earlier this year. Under the Hannaford banner, they will feature the grocer’s offerings, including fresh-cut fruit, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads and ready-to-eat […]