Meijer has partnered with SHI International, a technology solutions provider, to support the retailer’s behind-the-scenes technology needs, including Microsoft-related services. The partnership is led by Patrick Grow, who manages key Michigan accounts for SHI and has a personal connection to Meijer that spans decades. Grow grew up in western Michigan, just a few miles from […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Executive News, Featured News, News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Chairman, CEO To Retire
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has shared that Chairman and CEO Brad Brookshire is retiring, concluding a career defined by servant leadership, community commitment and long-term growth of the family-owned company. Jerry LeClair will assume the role of interim CEO. Brookshire, the grandson of company founder W.T. Brookshire, has served the company for 49 years, including […]
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IGA, National Pork Board Partner To Drive Pork Category Growth At Retail
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has begun a Red Oval Partnership with the National Pork Board (NPB), reinforcing IGA’s commitment to sharing resources with independent grocers to help them better serve shoppers. Through the partnership, the National Pork Board will collaborate with IGA member stores on in-store promotions, shopper marketing initiatives and educational resources featuring […]
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Busch’s Fresh Food Market Launches 2026 Spring Milk Drive
Busch’s Fresh Food Market will hold its annual Spring Milk Drive March 9-22, with a goal of collecting 53,000 gallons for local food banks. For more than a decade, Busch’s has helped provide fresh milk to families facing food insecurity across southeast Michigan. Since the program launched in 2015 in partnership with United Dairy Industry […]
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H-E-B Undertakes Store Remodel, Expansion In Harlingen, TX
H-E-B has begun a major remodel and expansion of its 83 and Lincoln store in Harlingen, Texas, bringing significant upgrades that will modernize, refresh and expand services for customers. The project represents a substantial investment in the community and reaffirms the grocer’s commitment to the Rio Grande Valley. Located at 613 S. Expressway 83, the […]
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Coborn’s Market & Table To Open New Store In Plymouth, MN
Coborn’s Inc. will open its flagship Coborn’s Market & Table store March 12 in Plymouth, Minnesota. Serving as an anchor of The Boulevard development at Interstate 494 and Bass Lake Road, the store offers an elevated approach to grocery shopping. “At the heart of Market & Table is a simple idea – we love food, […]
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Natural Grocers To Host Annual Celebrate Colorado Event March 3-5
Natural Grocers will hold its seventh annual Celebrate Colorado event March 3-5, offering exclusive savings, giveaways and sweepstakes at all 45 Colorado stores. Natural Grocers has served Coloradoans with natural and organic options since 1955. What began with co-founders Margaret and Philip Isely going door to door in Golden, Colorado, to share their vision of […]
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Houchens Industries Names Jordan White As EVP
Houchens Industries has appointed Jordan White as EVP, the Bowling Green, Kentucky-based company announced Feb. 26. White will work with executive leadership and subsidiary management teams to support strategic growth initiatives, capital deployment and operational excellence across Houchens’ portfolio of companies. “I am excited to have Jordan join the Houchens team,” said Dion Houchins, chairman […]