Schnuck Markets this summer will begin construction on a new estimated $100 million, state-of-the-art distribution center at NorthPark in Kinloch, Missouri—in north St. Louis County. With more room and a more efficient layout than the company’s current distribution center in Bridgeton, Schnucks says the new complex supports the company’s ongoing customer commitment to deliver quality […]
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Tennessee Grocers To Recognize Buchanan, Mayfield With Annual Awards
Each year, the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association (TGCSA) recognizes a Retailer and Supplier of the Year. The 2015 Retailer of the Year is United Grocery Outlet’s Gary Buchanan. The 2015 Supplier of the Year is Mayfield Dairy Farms’ Scottie Mayfield. Winners of the annual awards are TGCSA members, and the selections are based on store […]
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Associated Food Stores Donates Kits For Homeless Youth
Associated Food Stores (AFS) staff members recently donated time and effort to put together care packages for Utah’s homeless teens. AFS, the locally owned grocery supplier in Salt Lake City, donated 750 personal care kits to the Volunteers of America (VOA) Homeless Youth Resource Center on Wednesday, May 20. The kits contain basic hygiene items […]
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Lowes Foods Recognized As A Retailer Of The Year By NCRMA
The North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) recently honored four leading retail businesses, including Lowes Foods, with Retailer of the Year Awards. The awards were presented during NCRMA’s Annual Retail Refresh “lunch-and-learn” event held at the Marriott in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “We are proud of all of our retail members, who work day in and day out to provide superior value […]
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Native Sun Natural Foods Market Plans New Jacksonville Beach Store
Native Sun Natural Foods Market, a leading organic grocery retailer in North Florida, is planning a new store at the corner of 3rd Street and 15th Avenue North in Jacksonville Beach. It is slated to open in mid- to late August. The grocer says it has chosen Auld & White as the project’s general contractor. […]
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Specialty Grocer Doris Italian Market To Open Its Largest Store This Fall
Doris Italian Market & Bakery, a specialty supermarket company serving South Florida, has kicked off construction on its sixth and largest location in North Palm Beach with a groundbreaking ceremony. Palm Beach County Commissioner Hal R. Valeche and Village of North Palm Beach Mayor Robert Gebbia joined other Village council members and Doris Italian Market […]
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The Fresh Market Opening New Stores In Texas, North Carolina Over The Next Week
The Fresh Market will open a store in Turtle Creek, Texas, on May 6 and another store in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on May 13. The 26,000-s.f. Turtle Creek store at 3878 Oak Lawn Avenue in the Turtle Creek Village shopping center will mark the company’s seventh Texas store and its third in the greater Dallas […]
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Private Investment Firm Acquires Fiesta Mart
Fiesta Mart, the family-owned Hispanic grocery chain with 60 stores throughout Texas, has been acquired by private investment group Acon Investments. Former Bi-Lo executive Michael Byars has been appointed president and CEO of Fiesta. “We are excited to be partnering with Mike and the entire Fiesta team,” said Ken Brotman, a founding partner of Acon. “Fiesta […]