Owned and operated by the Lowe’s family (now in its third generation), Lowe’s Markets is well known and appreciated by residents of New Mexico. Headquartered in Littlefield, Texas – just 44 miles from the New Mexico border – Lowe’s operates 22 stores in the state under the banners of Lowe’s Market (11), Super Save (four), […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National
U.S. Grocers Celebrating Their Employees Today
FMI – The Food Industry Association launched Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22, 2021, to recognize the work supermarket employees do every day. “Supermarket employees are the bedrock sustaining our communities in times of crisis, whether it be a natural disaster, a pandemic or other unforeseen challenges,” the association shared in a newsletter. “They uphold […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Donation Commemorates Clark’s Scoring Mark
Hy-Vee is donating $35,690 to the Caitlin Clark Foundation in honor of Clark becoming the highest scoring female basketball player in NCAA Division I history. She passed the previous mark of 3,527 career points during the first quarter of the University of Iowa’s women’s basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 15. Clark, who finished the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Metcalfe’s, Midwest
Metcalfe’s Market Partners With LOC To Improve Customer Experience
Sponsored content In the heart of Wisconsin stands a beacon of community spirit and excellence – Metcalfe’s Market. For 106 years, this family-owned business has been serving the residents of Madison and Wauwatosa with dedication, integrity and a deep-rooted commitment to supporting local producers. Fourth-generation owners Tim and Kevin Metcalfe know that the heart of […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Adds Another Florida Supermarket To Growing List
Publix Super Markets has added a new store to its growing list of Florida locations. The 64,080-square-foot store at 101499 Overseas Hwy. in Key Largo offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery and deli and pharmacy area including a drive thru option. The new […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Donates 9M Meals During Hunger Program
Hannaford Supermarkets recently raised more than $900,000 through its hunger program to support people experiencing food insecurity across New England and New York. The 16th edition of the Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger program delivered the equivalent of more than 9 million meals or nearly 11 million pounds of food to regional food banks and local […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Lazy Acres Accepting EBT SNAP Through Instacart
Lazy Acres Natural Market is accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) online for same-day delivery and pickup through Instacart at six locations throughout Southern California. “We are always looking at how we can expand our offerings to the community and make shopping for local, organic products easier,” said Andrew Krysiak, […]
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Fareway Promotes Three Homegrown Officers
Fareway Stores Inc. has announced three officer group promotions that will take effect March 1. Bret Wiltse has been named EVP of merchandising, while Rick Beckwith II has been promoted to VP and supervisor. Stephen Morgan will take on the role of VP of IT. “These officers are important members of our team, having been […]