Through food and monetary donations, Save A Lot has helped provide more than one million meals to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank since 2013. The food bank provides food and other essential items to hunger-relief partners within its network, serving eight northeastern Ohio counties – Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne. The hunger-relief […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Close Arbor Walk Store In Austin, TX
Following what it described as unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations, Natural Grocers will close its Arbor Walk store at 10515 N. MoPac Expressway in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 30. Storewide closing sales will begin Sept. 2, with 25 percent off all items, including body care and beauty products, dairy, meat, produce and supplements. All sales will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
HGG Establishes Giving Foundation To Support Local Communities
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has established the Heritage Grocers Giving Foundation to advance education, promote health and wellness and support disaster-relief efforts. “At Heritage Grocers Group, we take pride in being an integral part of the communities we serve and are deeply committed to giving back in meaningful ways that create a lasting […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Debuts 11th Joe V’s Smart Shop In Houston Area
Continuing its expansion in Texas, Joe V’s Smart Shop has opened a new 55,000-square-foot store at 10241 North Freeway Service Road in north Houston – its 11th site in the region and the 13th overall. Part of the H-E-B family of brands, Joe V’s Smart Shop uses innovative ways to reduce costs throughout its operations […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Independent Store News, News, Southeast
Chappell’s Third-Generation Leaders Carrying Strong Legacy Forward
Chappell’s Home Town Foods was born in Middle Tennessee in 1962, when Chappell’s Cee Bee in Hilltop, just outside Clarksville, opened its doors. Founder Jack Chappell and his wife, Kate, worked for two years straight, opening and closing the store every day, until they were able to open a second location in 1964 in Charlotte. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash To Open Supermercado Nuestra Familia Store In Topeka, KS
SpartanNash is expanding its Supermercado Nuestra Familia banner with the addition of a store this fall in Topeka, Kansas. Set to open in November at 29th Street and California Avenue, the location will be the banner’s fifth and the first in the Sunflower State. Totaling about 50,000 square feet, the store will offer a full-service […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Markets To Close Location In Janesville, WI
Citing a change in market conditions, Schnucks Markets plans to shutter its store at 1501 Creston Park Drive in Janesville, Wisconsin, at 6 p.m. Sept. 21. “We salute our teammates’ valiant efforts while serving the Janesville community and thank our loyal customers for their more than two decades of patronage,” said Schnucks Chairman and CEO […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast
Roche Bros. Supermarkets Launches First Loyalty Program
Roche Bros. Supermarkets has launched its first loyalty program, Roche Bros. Neighbor Rewards, which will feature new digital coupons every week. Customers can enroll in Neighbor Rewards through the Roche Bros. website or mobile app. Members will gain access to exclusive digital coupons on a range of products throughout the store. To celebrate the launch, […]