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Natural Grocers Customers Raise More Than $100K For Organic Farmers

In September, Organic Harvest Month, Natural Grocers customers raised $100,585 for the Organic Farmers Association, an organization led and controlled by certified organic farmers that works to create a voice for all organic farmers. Natural Grocers shoppers across 19 states made in-store contributions and exceeded the $50,000 target goal by more than 100 percent, further proving […]

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Thibodaux, Louisiana, Rouses Features Nicholls State University Theme

Rouses Markets has teamed up with Nicholls State University for its first-ever collegiate-themed grocery store. The décor and merchandise at Rouses Markets is tailored to each location, but this new store goes a step further. The interior is painted Colonels’ red and gray, and there are Nicholls logos and school photos throughout. There’s even a […]

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Basics Opens Doors To New Market In Tualatin, Oregon

Basics, a new food market designed to help people cook more at home with fresh, regional ingredients, is opening this month in Tualatin, Oregon. Across from Dutch Bros. Coffee at 8680 Southwest Old Tualatin Sherwood Road, the store features seasonally rotating meal stations, nutrition classes and cooking demos, all under one roof. Locally owned Basics […]

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Smart & Final Introduces New Online Shopping Options Through Mercatus

Commerce, California-based Smart & Final, the grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, launched two customized online shopping portals at SmartandFinal.com and Business.SmartandFinal.com. The new platforms are powered by technology partner Mercatus and delivered by Shipt, TForce and others who provide fulfillment of household and business orders. Household customers now can view weekly specials on Smart […]

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Central Market Gives $50K To Dallas School District For Tornado Relief

Central Market has given $50,000 in tornado relief funds to the Dallas Independent School District’s (ISD) education foundation. The funds will be used to replace school supplies for students and teachers in three schools ravaged by an Oct. 20 tornado. “We saw an immediate need to help by making this donation, which will provide supplies […]

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H-E-B And San Antonio Spurs Hit Nothing But Net With New Commercials

H-E-B and the San Antonio Spurs are at it again with a lineup of fun-filled commercials, featuring slapstick performances by current players and team legends. To tip off the Silver and Black’s 2019-20 season, six commercials are rolling out in the coming weeks during regular-season games. The 30-second spots showcase a cast that includes LaMarcus […]

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Publix Opening Store, Aprons Cooking School In Hoover, Alabama

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 7 a.m., Publix Super Markets will open a new store at 6219 Tattersall Boulevard in the Tattersall Park Shopping Center in Hoover, Alabama. The 48,100-s.f. store will bring 125 new jobs to the area. Also slated to open adjacent to the store next year will be Alabama’s first Publix Aprons […]

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Members Of Alabama Grocery Industry Honored By AGA, NGA

The Alabama Grocers Association (AGA) held its annual Food Industry Finest Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 23, presenting the winners of its industry awards. More than 150 people attended the event at The Club in Birmingham. The Retailer of the Year Award was presented to Andy Virciglio of Piggly Wiggly Supermarkets in Birmingham. “It has been […]