Hi Nabor, a three-store grocery chain in the greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, is growing. Two new stores are planned, with property purchased for one of the locations. Founded by Sam Crifasi on Jan. 1, 1963, Hi Nabor converted to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 2020. President Jim Crifasi, one of Sam’s nine children, […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Treppendahl’s Super Foods Grateful For AGBR
Wettlin Treppendahl Jr., owner of Treppendahl’s Super Foods in Woodville, Mississippi, has been a member of Associated Grocers Inc. of Baton Rouge (AGBR) since 1988. And he is quick to credit the wholesaler for helping him keep up with industry technology. He described the company as “the next best thing since sliced bread,” adding that […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Welcomes Brigido’s Fresh Markets To Fold
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer-owned grocery co-op, has announced that three Brigido’s Fresh Markets in Rhode Island have joined its roster of independently-owned supermarkets. The stores were acquired by independent grocers Mike and Melissa Fernandez, who are Allegiance Retail Service members and operate stores under the Foodtown banner. Established by Augusto Brigido […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Zallie Family Markets Promotes Two Execs, Makes Key Addition
Zallie Family Markets has announced the promotions of Anthony Massoni to president and George Veit to VP of operations and merchandising at the family-owned and -operated company in New Jersey. In addition, the grocer has named Anika T. Parker as its director of human resources. The personnel moves come as the company celebrates its 50th […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
New Lazy Acres Natural Market Serving ‘Really Unique Neighborhood’
Lazy Acres Natural Market, which features organic and locally-sourced offerings, opened July 29 at 1841 N. Western Ave in Los Feliz, California. The store has a made-to-order juice, smoothie and coffee bar and food venues that serve Mediterranean cuisine, California barbecue and fish tacos. Also available are expanded Lazy Acres staples, such as hot and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s Hosts ‘Supplies For School’ Campaign
Brookshire Grocery Company and Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s are hosting its fifth annual “Supplies for Schools” campaign for local students for the 2023-24 school year. Customers can visit any Reasor’s location through Aug. 15 for its “Supplies for Schools” drive. The campaign is designed to coordinate the donation and distribution of new school supplies to students […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Save A Lot Rolls Out Full Store Remodel in Alden, NY
To celebrate the renovation of its store at 13107 Broadway in Alden, New York, Save A Lot will offer shoppers discounts on meat, produce and grocery essentials July 30. The store’s new design features a contemporary evolution of the brand inspired by customer and employee feedback. Customers will notice a lighter, brighter and easier-to-shop footprint […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Donates $100K For Flood Relief, Recovery Efforts
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by the recent flooding in Vermont, as well as New York’s Hudson Valley and New Hampshire. The donation from Hannaford will help the Red Cross provide refuge, meals and snacks, emotional support and health […]