Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates has launched Aggregated National Merchandising Scale Events, a new capability designed to provide manufacturers with coordinated access to the independent grocery channel through ROFDA’s nine member wholesalers. Beginning this year, ROFDA will execute three coordinated, national-scale merchandising programs across key seasonal windows during summer and fall. The programs will […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Finance News, Harps Food Stores, Independent Store News, News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Announces New Leadership Across Company
Harps Food Stores has made several leadership appointments following the retirement of Randall Harp, who served as VP of warehouse operations and grocery procurement. The promotions include Shannon Kincade to VP of center store merchandising, Josh Cleveland to director of grocery retail management, Mike J. Roberts to director of warehouse operations and Ashley Winget to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Finance News, Market Profile, News, West
Okimoto Corp.’s Longstanding Values Guide Everyday Operations Of Its Stores
Hawaii grocer Okimoto Corp. celebrated 75 years in business in 2024, built on a foundation of honesty, integrity, humility and unity. Led by the third generation – Kris, Kyle and Kit Okimoto – the company operates two stores on Oahu and one on Molokai. Kit Okimoto, who in addition to his CFO duties in the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northgate Market, West
Northgate González Market Opens New Store In La Mirada, CA
Northgate González Market opened a 29,800-square-foot store Jan. 14 at 12721 Valley View Blvd. in La Mirada, California, marking a homecoming to the community where owners the González family first settled after immigrating to the U.S. “For our family, La Mirada will always hold a special place in our hearts,” said Oscar González, co-president of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Pledges $100K To Revolutionary War Mobile Museum
Food City has begun a partnership with Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission to support the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, pledging $100,000 to the project. Titled “Out of Many, One: The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience,” it tells the story of Virginia’s role in the American Revolution, from Patrick Henry’s 1775 “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Launches Virtual Healthcare Platform With WellSync
Meijer has launched a virtual healthcare service through a partnership with WellSync, allowing customers to access treatment for common health conditions from home for $29.99 per visit with no insurance required. Customers can receive care for cold, flu, allergies, hair loss and other everyday health concerns through board-certified healthcare professionals through the Meijer website, pharmacy […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Finance News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Retail Media, Southeast
Key Food Partners With Swiftly To Modernize Digital Shopper Experience
Key Food Stores Co-Operative, a chain of more than 460 family-owned and -operated supermarkets across eight Northeast states, has partnered with Swiftly to transform its digital ecosystem and tap new retail media revenue streams. Through the collaboration, Key Food will leverage Swiftly’s App & Web platform with integrated Alcohol Cashback solutions to enhance shopper engagement. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, National, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Donates 103K Food Bags Through Holiday Campaign
Save A Lot donated 103,656 bags of food to local charities through its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday program, marking a 54 percent increase from the prior year’s effort. The St. Louis-based discount grocer announced the results Jan. 15, following a three-month donation campaign. Customers purchased pre-assembled food bags at Save A Lot stores […]