Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners. “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Named Forbes’ Best In State For Fourth Year
For the fourth year in a row, Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has been named a Forbes’ “Best-In-State Employer” for 2022. Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State companies have been identified across all industries based upon an independent, anonymous survey of workers who recommend their employers for the award. According to Forbes, employees are asked to rate their willingness […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens Stores In Milton, Cutler Bay, FL
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix recently opened two new stores in Florida. The grocer opened a location in the Merganser Commons at Dogwood Estates in Milton, Florida. The 46,811 square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We are excited to bring Publix […]
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates 20th Anniversary In Plano, Dallas
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market is celebrating 20 years in Dallas and Plano with special events to mark the occasion. Plano opened its doors in February 2002 and Dallas-Lovers Lane opened four months later in June. Both stores adopted their own personal vibe teaching daily cooking classes with local and celebrity chefs, hosting special seasonal in-store events and lending a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Stores To Be Closed Thanksgiving Day
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has announced that its more than 285 retail locations will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 24, so the company’s 80,000 employees across its eight-state region can enjoy the holiday with family. This is the first time in Hy-Vee’s 92-year history that its stores will close on Thanksgiving, reflecting its commitment […]
Posted inH-E-B, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Holds Grand Opening For Plano, Houston Stores
As H-E-B continues to expand across Texas, the retailer opened three stores on Nov. 2, which includes locations in Plano and two in the Houston area. H-E-B opened its store Nov. 2 at 6001 Preston Road in Plano, joining the recently opened Frisco H-E-B and six Central Market locations that have been serving the DFW community […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Fresh Value Expands Store Footprint Into Montgomery, AL
Fresh Value, a Birmingham, Alabama-based supermarket chain, will debut a new location with a grand opening ceremony Nov. 2 in Montgomery, Alabama. The festivities will begin with a ribbon-cutting in front of the renovated store at 2020 East South Blvd., formerly home to Vowel’s Cash Saver. The first 100 customers in the store Nov. 2-4 will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Donates $126K During Campaign For United Way
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets has donated $126,825 to support United Way of Greater St. Louis as part of its “Round Up at the Register” campaign held Sept. 21-Oct. 4. In 2022, the nonprofit is celebrating 100 years of impact. “We are grateful for Schnucks’ long-standing partnership with United Way. They have stood side by side with us for decades […]