The number of independent supermarkets served by Alliance Retail Group (ARG) now totals more than 600, the Tennessee-based group said this week. These stores represent the largest independent self-negotiating group in the country with locations in 19 states and a combined retail volume of more than $3.5 billion. “With the opening of our office in […]
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Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Newport Avenue Market Kicks Off Annual ‘Food For February’ Fundraiser
Now in its third year, Oregon’s Newport Avenue Market’s “Food for February” kicked off Monday, with all donations again going to the Family Kitchen of Bend. Throughout the month of December, customers who shop at Newport Avenue Market can donate any dollar amount they’d like, with the grocer matching 100 percent of the money raised […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, National
All 1,150 IGA Stores In U.S. Now Members Of NGA
Every IGA location in the U.S. is now a member of the National Grocers Association (NGA). There are 1,150 IGA stores across the nation. “IGA and NGA have had a long-established relationship that over the years has allowed us to work together for the benefit of IGA’s independent retailers and NGA,” said IGA CEO Mark […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Encounter Acquires Chief Super Market Chain
Fresh Encounter, headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Defiance, Ohio-based Chief Super Market chain. The acquisition incorporates all Chief Super Market retail locations—Boots BBQ, Chief Kitchen and Chief Smokehouse—into the Fresh Encounter retail business. The combined companies will operate 36 stores in Ohio and Indiana and employ approximately […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Northeast
Associated Food Stores Signs Supply Agreement With C&S
New York-based Associated Food Stores has signed an agreement for C&S Wholesale Grocers to be its primary supplier. C&S will provide warehouse, transportation and procurement services. Associated Food Stores licenses the names Associated, Compare, Met, Met Fresh and Metropolitan City Markets to more than 350 independently owned and operated supermarkets. “With the acquisition of the assets of […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Organic Natural
MOM’s Oyster Farm Highlights Grocer’s Efforts In Sustainability
From its very own oyster farm off of Fleets Island, Virginia, MOM’s Organic Market is adding oysters to its list of sustainable seafood choices. MOM’s Oyster Farm promotes conservancy and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. Partners like the Environmental Working Group helped with research, and the Oyster Recovery Partnership’s trained staff and is working with […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Bristol Farms Debuts Remodeled West Hollywood Store
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,” […]
