Weis Markets has completed its month-long round-up at the register program to support the iFoster Hope campaign. On behalf of Weis Markets, Ron Bonacci, VP of advertising and marketing, presented a $250,000 check to iFoster, the national nonprofit that is operating the iFoster Hope campaign. These funds will provide children and youth in foster care […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
WFIA Focused On Unemployment, Hazard Pay Issues For Membership
by Eric Pereira / staff writer Washington was the first state to face COVID-19, and it continues to work toward finding remedies for the effects of the pandemic. For the Washington Food Industry Association, one of the legislative priorities is unemployment. “One of our biggest projects this interim is helping our members with the employment […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Vallarta Fires Up Summer With Quality Carne And New Aguas Frescas
Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-owned supermarkets in California and home of the Original Carne Asada, offers a variety of choices for the grill this summer. As restrictions continue to ease, Vallarta’s shoppers have many meats and cuts to choose from, and the grocer expects to sell 30 million pounds of top-grade high-quality meat through […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Market Profile, Shelby Exclusives, West
Market Profile: Small Grocers Face Geographic Hurdles In Evergreen State
Creativity, flexibility key to feeding communities by Eric Pereira / staff writer Ali Hayton is facing a unique and perilous situation with the market she owns in the northwestern Washington town of Point Roberts. None of the grocery store’s trucks, employees or Hayton herself have had any problems getting through the U.S.-Canada border during the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Save A Lot Launches 99 Days Of Summer Campaign
Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., is gearing up for summer with the launch of its first “99 Days of Summer” promotional campaign taking place between May 31 and Sept. 6. Save A Lot customers now can enter to win $99 Save A Lot gift cards from a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Hitchcock’s Fills COVID-19 Vaccine Gap In Rural Communities
When allocating vaccines, the CDC considers the number of residents 18 years or older in each jurisdiction. This means less access to the COVID-19 vaccines for people living in rural areas with small populations. According to the CDC, roughly 38.9 percent of rural populations have received at least one shot thus far, compared to 45.7 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Weis Markets Promotes Wallace To VP Of Supply Chain
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted Terry Wallace to VP of supply chain and logistics. In this position, Wallace oversees all aspects of the company’s supply chain and distribution activities at its 1.3 million-square-foot distribution center in Milton, Pennsylvania. He reports to Kurt Schertle, chief operating officer. Prior to his promotion, he was director of procurement. […]
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2021 Meijer LPGA Classic Bringing World’s Top Golfers Back To Michigan
The 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will draw the world’s best golfers to Grand Rapids, Michigan, with early commitments from top LPGA players, including defending champion Brooke Henderson. Former champions Lexi Thompson, Sei Young Kim and Mirim Lee will join Henderson in the field, alongside the other big names on tour. The field was finalized May 24 for the 2021 Meijer LPGA […]