ShopRite held a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 16 to celebrate a new electric vehicle (EV) fast charging station in the parking lot of its store at 1000 Nixon Drive in the Mount Laurel Township of New Jersey. The Electrify America station features six Hyper-Fast chargers, each capable of delivering up to 350kW – fast enough […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Guest Contributors, National, News
NGA, CGA Help Independents Remain Important Part Of American Economy
As some of the most resilient business owners in the country, independent community grocers know they don’t thrive by working in a vacuum. The strength of our industry comes from its robust sense of unity. Few organizations embody that sense better than the National Grocers Association and the California Grocers Association. By bringing independent retailers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets Invests $4.4M In NY Store Remodels
Tops Friendly Markets has announced a combined $4.4 million investment in remodeling two of its stores – Fayetteville and Manlius, New York. During ribbon-cutting celebrations Oct. 1, Tops will present donations to local community nonprofits that impact first responders, schools, food pantries and veteran organizations. “We’re proud to invest in these remodels that will bring […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Donates $500K Towards WMU’s Food Marketing Program
Meijer has donated $500,000 to Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business Food Marketing Program to support the development of a new hub that helps students grow as professionals and prepares them for careers in the industry. “At Meijer, we believe that fostering innovation and experiential learning is vital to a thriving food sector,” said Don […]
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Markets Makes Executive Leadership Appointments
Stater Bros. Markets has shared several promotions within its executive leadership team, all of which will become effective Sept. 29, when President and COO Greg McNiff assumes the role of president and CEO. Rebecca Calvin Calvin has been elevated to EVP and CMO, adding oversight of the company’s supply chain to her marketing responsibilities. Calvin […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, The Raley's Companies, West
Raley’s, Divert Team Up to Cut Food Waste, Fight Hunger
Divert Inc., a circular economy company focused on preventing food waste, has implemented its platform across all 118 of The Raley’s Companies’ retail locations in California and Nevada, achieving full participation within one month. The program enhances the grocer’s landfill diversion efforts while expanding food recovery initiatives to get more fresh food to people in need. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Heritage Grocers Group is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month across its portfolio of companies, which includes Cardenas Markets, El Rancho Supermercado, Tony’s Fresh Market and Los Altos Ranch Markets. This year’s theme, “De tu tierra a tu mesa (from your land to your table),” honors the connection between cultural roots and traditions. “At HGG, Hispanic Heritage […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Selects Birdzi For Personalized Marketing Campaigns
Wakefern Food Corp. has selected Birdzi’s customer intelligence platform to better understand shopper needs and enhance promotional outreach. “From the beginning, Wakefern was impressed by Birdzi’s best-in-class automation and personalization capabilities and the company’s desire for constant innovation,” said Darren Caudill, chief sales officer, Wakefern. “Working with Birdzi enables our supermarket banners to better respond […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
Lin’s Market Breaks Ground On New Store In Enoch, UT
Lin’s Market broke ground on its eighth store Sept. 19, a 65,000-square-foot location in Enoch, Utah, that will feature a drive-thru pharmacy, Arctic Circle restaurant, Starbucks and Ace Hardware. For more than 50 years, Lin’s has offered quality food, friendly service and strong community partnerships. The groundbreaking ceremony highlighted those values as leaders shared their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets Renovating ShopRite In Southbury, CT
Cingari Family Markets, a family-owned and operated supermarket company, has begun renovating its ShopRite at 775 Main St. South in Southbury, Connecticut. The renovation, part of the company’s investment in its 12 stores across southwestern Connecticut, will bring a fresh, modern look and a host of new amenities to enhance the shopping experience. Construction is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Northeast, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Reopens 27 Stores Across Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Save A Lot recently celebrated the grand reopening of 27 stores across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania that had been improperly rebranded in 2024. Working to re-establish high operational and financial standards, the stores offer customers Save A Lot’s value on an assortment of fresh, affordable, healthy foods, along with more than 50 high-quality private label […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, News, Southeast
Russell’s Food Center Marks 90 Years In ‘Heart Of Acadiana’
Russell’s Food Center describes itself as a small family-run business that “continues to thrive in downtown Arnaudville, Louisiana, the heart of Acadiana.” The store, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary in September, is owned and operated by the fourth- and fifth-generation descendants of George and Nora Coles, who acquired what was then a dry goods […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Price Rite Marketplace To Debut New Location In Waterbury, CT
Price Rite Marketplace will open a new store Oct. 1 at 881 Wolcott St. in Waterbury, Connecticut. Located in the Waterbury Shopping Center, the 34,000-square-foot store will feature a produce department with fresh vegetables and fruits and grocery aisles stocked with high-quality meats, dairy products, baked goods, frozen foods and national and private label grocery […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Preps New Location In Fort Smith, AR
Harps Food Stores Inc. will open a new 39,000-square-foot store Oct. 8 at 6400 Veterans Ave. in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The store will feature a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, including organics, along with USDA Prime beef, all-natural pork and poultry and seafood; deli and signature bakery products; and fresh sushi, as well […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Introduces Organic Restaurant-Style Tortilla Chips
Natural Grocers is expanding its private label brand with the introduction of Organic Restaurant-Style Tortilla Chips. With three flavors to choose from, the snacks are crafted with authentic stone-ground organic corn and sea salt. The new additions to the company’s house brand are certified organic, non-GMO, vegan-friendly, kosher and are made without synthetic colors and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Debuts Third Store In Georgetown, TX
H-E-B opened a new store Sept. 17 at 10110 RM 2338 in Georgetown, Texas, the retailer’s third location in the fast-growing suburb of Austin. Known as the Parmer Ranch H‑E‑B, it features a pharmacy with covered, five-lane drive-thru service, 12-pump fuel station with car wash and Texas Backyard, which offers products for gardening and outdoor […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
Oliver’s Market Study Highlights Economic Benefits of Shopping Local
Santa Rosa, California-based Oliver’s Market has released findings from an updated economic impact study that shows the grocer continues to have a stronger economic impact in Sonoma County than non-local grocers and retailers of comparable size. Based on 2024 data, the “Supporting Local Businesses and Workers: Economic Impacts of Oliver’s Market” report is the fourth […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Kicks Off 18th Year Of Fight Hunger Campaign
Weis Markets has launched its 18th annual Fight Hunger in-store donation program, which supports regional food banks in its seven-state market area. Throughout Hunger Action Month in September, customers can round-up their grocery bills to the next dollar, donate $1, $3 or $5 at checkout or give online at WeisMarkets.com. To maximize the impact, Weis Markets […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Moose’s Market Owner Enjoys Freedom Of Being An Independent Grocer
For Amy Parnell, being an independent grocer isn’t just a business model – it’s her passion. As owner of Moose’s Market in Higginsville, Missouri, she has spent the past nine years shaping the store on her own terms, guided by lessons learned growing up in the grocery business and her love for serving people. “I […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Southeast
Detwiler’s Farm Market To Open New DC In Palmetto, FL
Detwiler’s Farm Market will open a new warehouse and distribution center Sept. 29 at Florida International Tradeport in Palmetto, Florida. Spanning nearly one mile along Interstate-75 at the U.S. 301 interchange, the tradeport is a 2 million-square-foot industrial park. Detwiler’s 133,000-square-foot facility will serve as the hub for the family-owned grocery chain’s six grocery stores, creating […]