Hy-Vee Inc. and INDYCAR have announced that Google and DoorDash will be the presenting sponsors for the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend, July 22-24. PepsiCo will be a key event sponsor, as well as the sponsor of Hy-Vee’s No. 45 car throughout the race season. Tickets for Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend are on sale now and […]
Category: Independent Store News
Stater Bros. Markets Plans New Location in Chino, CA
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has announced plans to build a new store at Pine Avenue and Main Street in Chino, California. The store will anchor the Town Center at the Preserve in Chino, developed by Lewis Retail Centers. The future supermarket will be 46,109 square feet and will feature full-service meat, seafood, service deli […]
Idahoan Foods Appoints Clemiss As CEO
Idaho-based Idahoan Foods has appointed Dale Clemiss as CEO, effective March 7. During his 30-year career, Clemiss shaped brands and consumer-favorite foods, including Campbell’s Chunky soup, Swanson broth, Prego sauce, Birds Eye and Marie Callender’s frozen meals. Most recently, he served as president of frozen and refrigerated for Conagra Brands, where he led the launch or […]
Bashas’ Contributed $2.5M To Community Causes In 2021
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Charity of the Month fundraising campaigns generated $2.47 million in 2021, supporting 34 nonprofit organizations. Bashas’ annual Thanksgiving drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul generated $582,891 in donations to feed hungry families last year. An additional 144 organizations received more than a combined $50,000 thanks to Bashas’ Community Support Card program. […]
Publix Recognized By Forbes’ On America’s Best Large Employers List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers list, ranking No. 168 of 500 total companies and was seventh of 30 in the retail and wholesale industry. “At Publix, our culture – like everything at our company – is made possible by our associates’ contributions,” said Maria Brous, director of communications. “We’re proud […]
Schnucks Expands Party Planning Order Ahead To New Stores
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. is introducing its party planning order ahead at 59 store locations across the Midwest via the Schnucks Rewards app and on the company’s website. Options include party platters, sandwiches, sides, soups, salads, appetizers, entrees and select bakery items. “Customers at more than half our locations can now order what they want, when […]
The Fresh Market Offers At-Home Valentine’s Day Dining Experiences
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is allowing guests to select their favorite dishes from a collection of appetizers, dinner and dessert options this Valentine’s Day. The company is introducing an “Valentines’ Day Meal for Two.” It is available for online orders until Feb. 11 and features: Choice of two selections: Premium Choice Chateaubriand Cut Filet Mignon Ultimate […]
Dole Partners With Supermarkets To Grant Learning Gardens For Schools
Dole Packaged Foods has teamed up with Bashas’ and Food City supermarkets to help Arizona-based elementary schools win a learning garden. Through Feb. 28, Arizona residents can fill out an application online to nominate their favorite K-5 school in the state (located within a 10-mile distance of a Bashas’ or Food City grocery store) for […]
