Tops will cut the ribbon Aug. 9 on its $2.7 million store renovation at 3865 Union Road in Cheektowaga, New York. This renovation marks the 25th store to be updated by the supermarket chain. This store has been updated from top to bottom, including refreshed exterior paint, landscaping, energy efficient equipment and LED lighting, solar-powered […]
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Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Independent Store News, Midwest
Piggly Wiggly Hosts Charity Golf Outing, Donates $100K To Hunger Relief
Piggly Wiggly hosted its 16th Annual Retail and Vendor Charity Golf Outing July 19 in Wisconsin to raise funds for three nonprofit organizations to fight hunger and to promote food security. The outing brought Piggly Wiggly Midwest employees, franchise owners, vendors and partners together for an event in support of local Wisconsin communities. In celebration […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Chairman Names Wiese Next CEO
Hy-Vee Chairman and CEO Randy Edeker has named Aaron Wiese as Hy-Vee’s next CEO, effective Oct. 1. Wiese is currently vice chairman of Hy-Vee Inc. and president of the company’s supply chain and subsidiaries. Jeremy Gosch will remain as president and chief operating officer of West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee, overseeing all of the retail […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Cuts Ribbon On Meat Market In Olathe, KS
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony July 12 for its new Meat Market at 13430 W 151st St. in Olathe, Kansas. “We are excited to expand into the state of Kansas with a Fareway Meat Market and look forward to serving the needs of area residents in the growing community of Olathe,” said […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Northeast
Weis Markets Launches Tropsicle Mango Popsicle Sour Ale
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has announced a collaboration with Rusty Rail Brewing on a new summer beer, Tropsicle Mango Popsicle Sour Ale. “The Tropsicle Mango Popsicle Sour Ale is an effervescent golden sour that starts with a stone fruit aroma, leading to a bright, fresh mango flavor,” said Guy McCarty, Rusty Rail Brewing director. “Tropsicle is meant […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Midwest
Schnucks Hosts ‘Hydrate Our Heroes’ Beverage Drive
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks has begun a “Hydrate Our Heroes” beverage drive across the Midwest. The campaign will be held through July 27 in all Schnucks locations to support local firefighters, law enforcement and first responders. Those wishing to donate should look for collection volunteers or a donation bin at the front area of each […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Supermarket In Beaufort, SC
Publix Super Markets opened a new location July 13 at 33 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort, South Carolina. The 48,387-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We are very excited for the opening of our newest Publix location,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Big Deal In SoCal: Superior Grocers Acquires Numero Uno
In a move that will strengthen its presence across Southern California, Superior Grocers announced that it has acquired Numero Uno, an independent chain of 22 Hispanic retail grocery stores. As a result of the acquisition, Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior will operate 69 grocery stores in the region. “We are excited to welcome the Numero […]