Southern California specialty grocer Bristol Farms this week reopened its remodeled West Hollywood store at 9039 Beverly Boulevard. “Our newly remodeled Beverly and Doheny store, the former site of the ‘World Famous Chasen’s Restaurant,’ brings together everything that Hollywood and Beverly Hills is today, as well as celebrating all the fame and excitement of yesteryear,” […]
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Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Bashas’, Kettle Heroes Popcorn Partner For Veterans Day Benefit
In recognition of Veterans Day, Bashas’ stores in Arizona’s Valley donated $1 for every 6.3-oz. bag of Kettle Heroes popcorn purchased on Tuesday to Military Assistance Mission, an Arizona nonprofit that provides financial and moral aid to current Arizona active duty military, their families and wounded warriors. Kettle Heroes also had a truck set up […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s Opening Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Store Today
Celebrations for the grand opening of the Reasor’s store at 71st and Lynn Lane in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, will begin today. The chamber of commerce will join Reasor’s store personnel and management to take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony. “The Broken Arrow Lynn Lane Reasor’s has been a staple for the Broken Arrow community and Reasor’s for 20 […]
Posted in, Grocery Industry, Independent Store News, Midwest, Suppliers
Dahl’s Foods Files For Reorganization, Will Be Bought By AWG
Dahl’s Foods has filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition for reorganization in Des Moines, Iowa. Chapter 11 provides a process by which companies can reorganize and obtain necessary financing to complete a restructuring of its business while continuing regular business operations. The process does not affect Dahl’s store operations. All Dahl’s locations will continue to […]
Posted in, Grocery Industry, Independent Store News, Northeast, Southwest, Suppliers
C&S Wholesale Grocers To Acquire The Grocers Supply Co.
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. and The Grocers Supply Co. Inc. said Monday that C&S has agreed to acquire the wholesale distribution and supply business of Grocers Supply. The acquisition will include Grocers Supply’s warehouse and distribution operations in the Houston, Dallas and Rio Grande Valley areas along with its approximately 1,800 employees, but will not include […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest
Crumbs Bake Shop Test Piloting New Concept Inside Mariano’s Westchester Store
Retail chain Crumbs Bake Shop will open a test pilot concept in the Mariano’s store in Westchester, Illinois, on Tuesday. Plans are in place to offer a fresh sweets and snack bar featuring 25 flavors of Crumbs branded cupcakes and 15 varieties of brownies. Under the direction of new owner Marcus Lemonis, entrepreneur and host […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southeast, Southwest
Rouses Opening New Concept Store In Lafayette On Wednesday
When the doors open to the newest Rouses Market in Lafayette, Louisiana, on Wednesday, customers will get their first look at a new concept store conceived and designed by the Thibodaux-based company. “We changed more than the architecture,” said Donny Rouse, managing partner. “We changed the customer-team member experience and made it more interactive. This […]