The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Companies has been acquired by Kingswood Capital Management. Kingswood is an operationally-focused private equity firm based in Los Angeles, with experience in the retail sector. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Save Mart Companies is committed to sourcing a wide variety of local products across approximately 200 stores and serves communities throughout California and Northern Nevada. The company operates stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky California and FoodMaxx. In addition to its retail […]
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Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
BJ’s Wholesale Club Partners With DoorDash For On-Demand Delivery
Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club is partnering with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from 226 BJ’s locations across 17 states. BJ’s is the first wholesale club available on the DoorDash marketplace, providing consumers with access to home essentials and grocery needs on-demand. Its products can be purchased directly on the DoorDash app, offering members and non-members alike […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks Hosting Company-Wide Career Fair, March 31
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks Markets will host a company-wide career fair from 1-5 p.m. on March 31. The career fair will take place at stores across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and at the Schnucks Bakery Plant. The company plans to hire for a variety of positions in store locations and in their bakery plant. […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Launches Donation Campaign For Ukraine Humanitarian Relief
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and Central Market stores across Texas have launched an in-store donation campaign to raise funds to support Save the Children. Save the Children is an organization working to meet the urgent needs of affected children and their families in Ukraine and across the region. At checkout, customers can support Save the Children […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Balls Food Stores Makes Management Moves
Kansas City, Kansas-based Balls Food Stores and David Ball, its chairman, CEO and president, have announced five senior management changes that they say reflect the company’s commitment to employees, customers and communities. Scott Bayne has been promoted to chief operating officer. Bayne, who has more than 44 years of food industry experience, has been with […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast, Sustainability News
Publix Employees Go Green For Week Of Service
During its week of service March 20-26, more than 6,200 Publix employees across the company’s operating areas will be volunteering at over 220 state parks and nonprofit organizations focused on environmental sustainability. Launched in 2015, Publix Serves is one of the company’s community programs uniting its more than 230,000 associates in community service efforts. “Our […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Roth’s Fresh Markets Acquires Chuck’s Produce And Street Market
Salem, Oregon-based Roth’s Fresh Markets has acquired the Vancouver, Washington retailer, Chuck’s Produce and Street Market. Chuck’s Produce and Street Market operates two locations in Vancouver’s Mill Plain and Salmon Creek communities and has built its success on a commitment to providing fresh, local food with a focus on friendly neighborhood service. Chuck’s Produce and […]
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The Fresh Market Launches First Rewards Program
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has unveiled its first rewards program called “The Ultimate Loyalty Experience.” Guests of The Fresh Market can join the company’s rewards program to “Sign up & Save,” receiving exclusive savings on products, earn rewards and can get a free slice of birthday cake during their birthday month. Available in […]