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Hy-Vee Unveils Wall To Wall Wine And Spirits Store Format

West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is introducing Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits, a new division of the company focused on providing a best-in-class wine, spirits and beer selection in a modern, standalone format that enhances customer experience. The new stores will feature a large selection of wine, spirits and craft beer. The eclectic selection will […]

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Food City And Bashas’ Team Up To Challenge Arizonans

Arizona grocers Food City and Bashas’, along with Blue Clover Distillery and state celebrity chef Mark Tarbell, are on a search to find the best #HatchAtHomeAZ recipes featuring the Hatch Green Chile, which is in season now through mid-September. The chile is available at more than 100 Food City and Bashas’ stores throughout the state.  […]

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Presidente Supermarkets’ Expansion Includes New Stores And Warehouse

Miami-based Hispanic grocer Presidente Supermarkets is opening seven new stores in 2021 plus a new wholesale concept. The family owned company, founded in 1990, is led by Omar Rodriguez. The new warehouse distributors concept, Omax Plaza Wholesale, will be housed in a 100,000-square-foot building on 24 acres in Kissimmee, Florida. Together, the seven stores and Omax Plaza […]

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Kansas City Chiefs And Super Bowl Champ Kelce Teams Up With Hy-Vee

Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce has joined forces with Midwestern grocery retailer Hy-Vee for the upcoming football season through 2025 for promotional and charitable campaigns supporting Kelce’s foundation – 87 & Running. Beginning this season, Hy-Vee will donate $1,000 to 87 & Running for every touchdown scored by the Pro Bowl tight end. Hy-Vee also […]

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Jim Amen: Dad Drew On Deep Industry Ties To Found Super A Foods

Son shares how supermarket chain has evolved and adapted over years Those who have seen the movie “A Star is Born,” may recall Lady Gaga in front of Super A Foods. The grocery store lights, iconic sign and parking lot serve as her stage as she sings for co-star Bradley Cooper. Perhaps somewhat coincidentally, Hollywood […]

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Henny Penny Donates $100K Equipment Package To Gem City Market

Henny Penny Corp. recently made a major donation of foodservice equipment, training and support to Gem City Market, a newly opened cooperative grocery store serving residents on the northwest side of downtown Dayton, Ohio. Gem City Market is one of a small number of co-ops in Ohio, and may be the first full-scale grocery store […]

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Meijer Reveals Back To School Trends For In-Class Learning

When it comes to families teaming up for back-to-school shopping, Meijer reveals self-expression is a key consideration. The Midwestern retailer says their enthusiasm for a return to classroom learning is revealing trends that have them shopping earlier with a special focus that reflects their students’ desire to go back in style.  With expectations for one […]