Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has introduced Wellness Your Way Starter Kits, a free and limited-time offering designed to support customers beginning GLP-1 medications for weight management. While supplies last, customers filling their first GLP-1 prescription at a ShopRite pharmacy will receive a kit, which includes product samples and nutrition tips to help them build healthy […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Celebrate Texas Independence Day March 2-4
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers will mark Texas Independence Day with a three-day celebration March 2-4 at all 24 of its locations in the Lone Star State. The celebration marks the day in 1836 when Texas declared its independence from Mexico. {N}power members who visit any of the stores during that span will receive a free […]
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Price Rite Marketplace Celebrates Associates On Supermarket Employee Day
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Price Rite Marketplace celebrated Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22, an occasion proclaimed by FMI – The Food Industry Association to recognize grocery workers for their commitment to feeding families. Employees from nearly 50 Price Rite Marketplace stores were acknowledged for the role they play in serving their communities. They received complimentary […]
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H-E-B Celebrates Remodeled, Expanded Hancock Center Store In Austin
H-E-B has finished expanding its store at 1800 East 41st St. in Austin, Texas, with the location now totaling 124,000 square feet. Known as Hancock Center, the store is 31,000 square feet larger and features a range of new and enhanced departments. It includes a full-service pharmacy, a True Texas BBQ restaurant with indoor seating, […]
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PCC Community Markets Launches Premium Churros Line Across 16 Stores
PCC Community Markets, the nation’s largest community-owned food cooperative, launched Alberto’s Churros premium retail line across all 16 of its stores this week. The collaboration between the Seattle-based co-op and local, minority-owned producer coincides with Alberto’s partnership with Specialty Frozen Food Distributors that will bring the frozen churros to retailers throughout western Washington. To meet […]
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ARS’ Fantozzi To Receive Visionary Award From Foundation Fighting Blindness
Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), will receive the Visionary Award from The Foundation Fighting Blindness on May 14 during the annual Night For Sight gala at Guastavino’s in New York City. The award recognizes honorees for exemplary values, visionary leadership and philanthropic impact on the community. Fantozzi will be recognized […]
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Grocers Prepare To Celebrate Supermarket Employee Day, Feb. 22
Grocers across the U.S. are taking time to celebrate their associates on Supermarket Employee Day. Supermarket Employee Day is part of a national effort to honor frontline grocery workers. First declared in 2021 by FMI – The Food Industry Association, Feb. 22 recognizes essential workers who support their customers and communities. With more than 40,000 […]
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Heritage Grocers Giving Foundation Launches Scholarship Programs
The Heritage Grocers Giving Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Heritage Grocers Group, has launched expanded scholarship programs benefiting students across communities served by its companies. Every store within the the company’s portfolio – Cardenas Markets, Los Altos Ranch Markets, El Rancho Supermercado and Tony’s Fresh Market – will award one $3,000 scholarship to a local […]