In anticipation of the acquisition of Bashas’ Family of Stores later this month, West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has promoted Laura Croff to chief human resources officer of The Raley’s Companies, a newly formed enterprise that will oversee the organization’s independent operating divisions. Croff has served in various leadership capacities at Raley’s over the past 20 […]
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Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Plans Upgrades For Longest-Standing Store In Austin
After more than six decades serving the community around South Congress and Oltorf, H-E-B is set to make multiple upgrades to its longest-standing store in Austin, Texas. The retailer will start moving forward with this project early next year. In February, demolition will begin on the old store, and H-E-B will open a temporary location […]
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H-E-B Opens Second Leander Store, Gives Home To Veteran
When H-E-B opened its second store in Leander, Texas, at 19348 Ronald Reagan Blvd. on Nov. 17, it also made a surprise announcement to gift a severely wounded military veteran a new, mortgage-free home. Through its Spirit of Giving philosophy, H-E-B celebrated the store’s grand opening by surprising U.S Army Sgt. Aaron Cabrera with the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Festival Foods Opens Stevens Point, WI Location
Skogen’s Festival Foods opened its newest location on Dec. 3 at 1600 Academy Ave. in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The Steven Point location is the first of three stores to transition from the T.A. Solberg Co. to Skogen’s Festival Foods as part of a recent acquisition. Two more locations, at 110 South 17th Ave. in Wausau […]
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SpartanNash To Reduce Carbon Footprint By Cutting Fleet Mileage
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash plans to reduce the company’s carbon footprint in 2022 through an annual fleet mileage decrease in excess of seven million miles, representing 10 percent of total fleet mileage. This network optimization eliminates nearly 10,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and provides faster, fresher and more cost-effective deliveries for SpartanNash’s food retailer customers. […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Honors Leaders With Company’s Most Prestigious Award
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets recognized 12 leaders with the George W. Jenkins Award during a dinner celebration on Dec. 1. The honor – named after Publix’s late founder – was presented to seven store managers, three recently promoted district managers and two support leaders who exemplify leadership, perpetuate the Publix culture and demonstrate commitment […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks, GetUpside Roll Out New Check In Tech Feature
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. says that in addition to launching GetUpside at all of its stores in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, it also will be the first grocer to use GetUpside’s Check In feature. This move complements Schnucks’ ongoing digital investment in the customer experience. Shoppers use the free GetUpside mobile app to […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market, Hyundai Partner To Give Turkeys, Gift Cards
Anaheim, California-based Northgate González Market teamed up with Oportun and Hyundai last week to donate more than 5,000 turkey vouchers, groceries and cash gift cards to provide some relief and holiday cheer to families dealing with food insecurities. “We recognize many people are hurting, and through our business and nonprofit partnerships, we are honored to […]