Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas is holding its seventh annual Donut Flavor Craze contest. Two winners – one kid and one adult – will have their creations featured in the grocer’s donut cases this summer, earning them Bashas’ Donut Ambassador titles in 2022. Through May 14, Arizonans are invited to submit their favorite carnival-inspired donut flavor. Kids […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Cardenas Markets To Offer Curbside Pick-Up In Las Vegas
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has announced that curbside pickup is now available across all Las Vegas locations through the company’s partnership with Instacart. “Our customers are at the center of everything we do,” stated Adam Salgado, chief marketing officer. “Whether shopping in-store or online, we are committed to ensuring an excellent and convenient shopping experience for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Billy’s Marketplace Uses LOC Software For Supply Chain Issues
Creating the ultimate customer experience has been the focus for Billy’s Marketplace, located in the heart of Queens, New York. Customers will find a full-service fresh grocery store as well as a full coffee bar along with their superior craft beer bar known as “The Birreria.” Navigating the challenges that the last two years have […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Pete’s Market Creates Efficiencies, Processes With LOC Software
Pete’s Fresh Market has grown to 17 locations by integrating policy, practices, partnerships and technology. Much of their success comes from staying engaged with their customers, by hiring inside the community, to hosting events at the store locations. With this growth comes challenges, such as maintaining inventory and warehousing. LOC Software’s flexibility allows Pete’s to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y Announces Its February And March Company Promotions
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods Inc. has announced the following new appointments: Big Y Massachusetts locations Amherst Kayla N. Constantine, senior financial analyst, Big Y Store Support Center. Chicopee Christopher L. Eldredge, food service sales manager; Otilia N. Brown, store director; and Jennifer L. Devine, customer service manager. Easthampton Shawn E. Kirchner, store director; and […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Announces New Board Member, Scholarship At Annual Meeting
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix held its annual stockholders’ meeting April 12. During the meeting, Mark Irby, retired Publix VP of marketing, was elected to the company’s board of directors and the creation of two new scholarships for company employees was also announced. Irby began his Publix career in 1973 in the sign shop in Lakeland, Florida. After […]
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Publix Named On Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’ List
For the 25th consecutive year, Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been recognized on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list. Publix is one of four companies to have made the list every year since its inception in 1998. “Our founder, George Jenkins, once said people are the key to Publix’s success,” said Todd Jones, Publix CEO. “He […]
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Fresh Shines After The Fresh Market Navigated Its Remodeling Process
The Fresh Market’s Jessi East had a unique role to play in the remodel of the company’s original location on Lawndale Drive into its new concept store. As store manager, she had to navigate the challenges of keeping the store open as construction was under way. Having started with The Fresh Market 15 years ago, […]