Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer announced on Aug. 17 the following executive team promotions: President: Garrett S. Piklapp; Chief Retail Officer: Michael (Mike) J. McCormick; and Chief Financial Officer: Jacob (Jake) W. Moran. “Garrett and Mike have been important members of our leadership team for many years, and we are excited to have Jake join […]
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H-E-B Temporarily Encourages Appointments For COVID-19 Vaccinations
As more Texans roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccinations, H-E-B pharmacies encourage customers to make appointments through the online scheduler at heb.com/vaccine. Additionally, H-E-B pharmacies will accept walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations only from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. On weekends, COVID-19 vaccinations will be by appointment only. These are temporary moves that […]
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Needler’s Fresh Market Unveils Plans For Carmel Opening In August
Fresh Encounter Inc., grocery management company for Needler’s Fresh Market, will be opening its new Needler’s location at 4755 E 126th St. in Carmel, Indiana, on Aug. 20. “We appreciate the enthusiasm of shoppers in Carmel who are wanting an independent, full-service, convenient grocery store on Carmel’s east side” said Julie Needler Anderson, marketing director. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Shelby Exclusives, West
Daughter Recalls Wisdom From ‘Wonderful’ Father
Renee Amen started helping out around her father’s grocery business as early as 12 years old. And she began officially working at Super A while in college. She has since risen from associate level to company controller. Asked what she thought has been the most challenging part about working with the company, “Probably dealing with […]
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Middle Child Forged Own Path As Leading Physician
Dr. Daniel Amen forged a different path from his late father, Lou, and some of his siblings but inherited a similar drive to succeed – it just was in the medical field. “My dad was hard. He wasn’t home. I didn’t see him much…he was just so driven that we didn’t have as much of […]
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Fareway Hosts Celebration For New Marshalltown, Iowa Store
Fareway will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 16 for a new replacement store located at 102 West Anson St. in Marshalltown, Iowa. The new store will open before demolition of the existing store, located at the same address. The new store provides for everything customers have come to expect of […]
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H-E-B Names 20 Companies As Quest For Texas Best Finalists
More than 800 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting more than 1,200 products ready for H-E-B’s 2021 Quest for Texas Best. From books, beignets and bottled water, to syrups, sausage and seasonings, H-E-B’s business development and sourcing managers reviewed a host of products for potential placement on store shelves. H-E-B has released the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Superior Grocers Names Fujimoto As New Chief Operating Officer
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has named Steve Fujimoto as its chief operating officer, effective Aug. 16. Fujimoto was VP of retail operations for the Portland Division of Albertsons in the Northwest. He led the operations of 141 stores in addition to the extensive support team to drive top sales and earnings performance in […]