Encino, California-based Gelson’s wants to help its customers celebrate Mother’s Day and show appreciation for the amazing mothers and mother figures in their lives. The grocer is offering brunch to-go options topped with hand-dipped chocolate strawberries, flower arrangements and cheese and charcuterie plates. Brunch options include Poached Salmon served with Artichoke Fennel and Prosciutto Salad, […]
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Posted inRaley's, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, West
First Raley’s O-N-E Market Conversion Completed
Raley’s opened its newest Raley’s O-N-E Market in the Sacramento-area community of El Dorado Hills on April 17. This is the first time an existing Raley’s location has been converted into a O-N-E Market. “Raley’s O-N-E Market is an important part of our long-range strategy, and there will be additional conversions beyond this one,” said […]
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Shop ‘N Save Selects Daisy Intelligence To Optimize Promotional Planning
Shop ‘N Save, a grocery retailer with more than 80 stores in Western Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Ohio and West Virginia, has selected Daisy Intelligence as its AI-powered platform provider. The independently-owned and -operated chain said it will use Daisy Intelligence solutions and services to measure and optimize the effectiveness of promotional planning, based on […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
2.4 Million Meals Donated To Food Banks From Big Y
To facilitate this past season of giving food to those in need, Big Y converted its Sack Hunger campaign from a $10 bag of groceries to a streamlined $5 donation to the five food banks within its marketing area. These regional food banks support local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, children’s programs and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Remodeled Doc’s Country Mart Opens In Glenpool, OK
Doc’s Food Stores celebrated the grand reopening of its extensively remodeled Country Mart store in Glenpool, Oklahoma, with a ribbon-cutting on April 14. Additionally, Doc’s used the occasion of the store’s reopening to launch its Scan & Go service, which allows shoppers to scan groceries as they shop, pay for their items on their handheld […]
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Phoenicia Specialty Foods ‘Further Carved Out’ Niche To Differentiate Itself
Owner praises team for ‘collective positive effort’ through challenging times by Eric Pereira / staff writer The COVID-19 pandemic pushed grocery stores across the country to bring more convenience to their customers. As a result, Phoenicia Specialty Foods in Houston sees opportunities in the realm of pre-packaged meals, said Ann-Marie Tcholakian, manager and owner. “COVID […]
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Publix Ranks No. 42 On Fortune’s 100 Best Companies To Work For List
For the 24th consecutive year, Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, ranking No. 42. The company is one of only five to have made the list every year since its inception in 1998. For the third consecutive year, the company has been recognized as one of Fortune’s Best Big Companies to […]
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The Market At Eastpoint To Host Grand Opening, Family Day
The Market at Eastpoint is set to have its grand opening ceremony at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21. Located at 1708 NE 23rd St. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the celebration will include music from the Douglass High School band and remarks from Councilwoman Nikki Nice; Marc Jones, president and CEO at Homeland; Caylee Dodson, director of RestoreOKC; Pastor McDaniel of Northeast […]