Tops Markets and the National Compassion Fund, the nonprofit that distributes charitable contributions in the aftermath of mass casualty crimes, have named the co-chairs of the Buffalo-community Steering Committee. This group will be led by Mark Blue, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Lackawanna and president of the Buffalo NAACP, and Paul Vukelic, president and […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Provide Community Support In Response To Texas Tragedy
H-E-B will support its Texas community with a donation campaign through in-store and online grocery orders. On May 24, a shooter descended upon an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, taking more than 20 lives. As a member of the community, H-E-B stated that it is committed to support its partners and neighbors who have been […]
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Tops Promotes Grimes To Store Manager
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, has promoted Ken Grimes to store manager at its location in Canton, Pennsylvania. Grimes was formerly the assistant store manager of the Tops in Big Flats, New York. He started his career in the grocery business in 1990 and has held several positions over the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Announces Plans To Open Galion Liquor Agency
Galion, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods plans to open the Galion Liquor Agency in late spring. The agency will be located in the Galion West Shopping Plaza, one door down from a Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store. “We appreciate the opportunity to continue our investment in Galion and the surrounding communities and look forward to bringing […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Named To America’s Best Retailers List By Newsweek
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2022 America’s Best Retailers list, ranked No. 2 in the supermarkets category. “We pride ourselves on providing our customers with a pleasurable shopping experience — from knowledgeable, friendly associates and quality products to a convenient and clean shopping environment,” said Maria Brous, Publix director of communications. “Being […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops, National Compassion Fund Partner For Buffalo 5/14 Survivors Fund
In partnership with Tops, the National Compassion Fund has established the Buffalo, New York 5/14 Survivors Fund to provide direct financial assistance to the survivors of the deceased. Tops has seeded it with $500,000. On May 14, 2022, the Buffalo community suffered when a gunman opened fire at the Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue, […]
Posted inH-E-B, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Begins Construction On New Store In Georgetown, TX
H-E-B has officially started construction on a new store in Georgetown, Texas. The store, which will replace an existing location less than a mile away, will have a larger footprint and provide customers with an expanded product selection along with more services and features, including the second True Texas BBQ restaurant in Central Texas. The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Recognized As A U.S. Best Managed Company
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. has been selected as a 2022 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. The 2022 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their […]