Gateway Jax, a commercial real estate development firm, has signed a lease with Publix as the full-service grocery anchor for Pearl Square, a mixed-use neighborhood planned for downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Located at 119 W. Beaver St., between Hogan and Laura streets, the Publix will total 31,000 square feet. The project also will include a 15-story […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, Executive News, News, Northeast
D’Amour Named Big Y Senior Director, Supermarket Operations
Big Y Foods Inc. has appointed Christian P. D’Amour senior director of supermarket operations, where he will be responsible for overseeing its five supermarket districts, ensuring operational excellence across all locations. A third-generation D’Amour family member, he is a grandson of Big Y co-founder Gerald E. D’Amour and son of Executive Chairman Charles L. D’Amour. He […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News
Fareway Raises $400K For Muscular Dystrophy Association
Fareway Stores Inc. has raised more than $400,000 through two fundraisers – the MDA Shamrocks Round Up campaign and the Fareway MDA Golf Classic – to support the the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s mission to fund research, care and advocacy across Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois, Nebraska and Missouri. The February roundup campaign, part of MDA’s […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Save A Lot, Southeast
Save A Lot Opens New Location In Clendenin, WV
Save A Lot has opened a new store at 106 Beech St. in Clendenin, West Virginia, that replaces an older location in town. Owned and operated by Houchens Food Group, the store features a deli with fried chicken, salads and other grab-and-go items. It is among the 88 Houchens Food Group locations across West Virginia, Kentucky, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, Northeast
Wakefern Ties, Hybrid Model Allow Price Rite Marketplace To Thrive In Rhode Island
The Griffin Report recently chatted with Kevin McDonnell, president of Price Rite Marketplace, about the state of the supermarket industry in Rhode Island. How would you describe Price Rite Marketplace’s product assortment strategy and the factors that influence that approach? At Price Rite Marketplace, our focus is on creating a curated assortment of products […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, National, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot, Meals On Wheels Supporting Seniors Via Donation Campaign
In honor of National Grandparents Day on Sept. 7, Save A Lot is partnering with Meals on Wheels America to raise funds in support of local programs that deliver services to seniors experiencing hunger and isolation. Through Sept. 16, shoppers can donate $1, $3 or $5 to Meals on Wheels at checkout in participating locations […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Sendik's
Sendik’s Food Market Hosts Annual Golf Outing To Support Veterans
Veterans across Wisconsin will be able to participate in an annual trip to the war memorials in Washington, D.C., thanks to a $65,000 donation to Stars and Stripes Honor Flight from the owners of Sendik’s Food Market and their trading partners. The donation was raised through Sendik’s Annual Golf Outing, which was held Aug. 18 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops In Education Program Surpasses $2M In Donations
Tops Friendly Markets has brought back the Tops in Education Program (TIE), which runs until the end of the 2025-26 school year May 31. The program has donated more than $2 million to more than 1,000 area schools since its inception in 2012. The Tops in Education Program makes it easy for families to support […]