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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest
Longtime Brookshire Brothers President Passes Away
Mr. R.A. Brookshire of Lufkin, Texas, passed away Oct. 22. He was 80 years old. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. at Lufkin’s First Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Klund and Rev. Aubrey Knox officiating. A reception will follow the services in the church parlor. Mr. Brookshire was born Oct. 10, […]
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Washington Food Industry Association Hands Out Annual Awards
The Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) last week presented its annual awards during a surprise ceremony that highlighted the many achievements of the state’s grocery industry. Vashon Thriftway recognized with excellence award Norm Mathews, owner of Vashon Thriftway, was presented with the 2014 Excellence in Operations Award by the WFIA. “Norm has worked tirelessly to […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Northeast, Organic Natural
Mrs. Green’s Hosts ‘Shop Free For A Year Sweepstakes’
Mrs. Green’s Natural Market has rolled out its first Shop Free for a Year Sweepstakes. Mrs. Green’s will provide one shopper $90 a week for the entire year—a gift card worth a total of $4,680. The contest is designed to encourage consumers to purchase organic groceries and healthy lifestyle products at any Mrs. Green’s location. […]