The National Grocers Association (NGA) this week presented U.S. Rep. Todd Young of Indiana with its inaugural Champion of Independent Grocers Award in recognition of his efforts to advance pro-growth policies and workable solutions for independent grocers and wholesalers. “NGA appreciates Congressman Young’s leadership on HR 2575, the Save American Workers Act, which seeks to […]
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Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Vallarta In Fresno Hosting MDA Check Presentation Today
California’s Vallarta Supermarkets will present a check to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) at 11 a.m. Pacific time today at the Vallarta store at 4831 Butler Ave. in Fresno. Each year, the Vallarta chain dedicates one full month to allow customers and visitors to make donations to the MDA; cashiers invite customers to donate at […]
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Visionary Leadership Plays Big Part In Superior Grocers’ Success
Superior Grocers had a big night in early May, as the Southern California grocery chain was the featured retailer at an Illuminators networking dinner in Fullerton. It was an important evening for the grocer, marking the first time it had presented its company to CPG companies. Mimi Song, Superior’s chair and CEO, credits her chain’s […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Southwest
AG Baton Rouge Stores Welcome Miss USA Contestants To Louisiana
Contestants of the Miss USA Pageant got a real taste of Louisiana over the weekend as the 51 participants were treated to some of the best on the bayou. The Louisiana Seafood Board along with retail members of Associated Grocers hosted a Seafood Extravaganza on Saturday at Nottoway Plantation near Baton Rouge. Zydeco filled the […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Opening Deerfield, Ill., Store On June 25
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, a new specialty grocer featuring healthy and organic value-priced offerings, will open its second store Wednesday, June 25, in Deerfield, Ill. The opening follows the company’s debut last month when it opened in Mount Prospect, Ill. The Deerfield Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Harriet Rosenthal will be on site next month […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets 1Q Sales Increase, But Net Income Down 26.6 Percent
Weis Markets reported its first quarter results this week. During the 13-week period ending March 29, the company’s sales increased 0.6 percent to $687.1 million while its comparable store sales were down 1.3 percent compared to the same period a year ago. During the same period, the company generated earnings per share of $0.55 compared […]
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Roundy’s Selling 18 Rainbow Stores To Supervalu-Led Consortium
Supervalu Inc., the owner of Cub Foods, along with four Twin Cities-based independent grocery retailers have each entered into a definitive agreement with Roundy’s to acquire certain Rainbow Foods grocery stores for approximately $65 million, plus inventory. In total, the consortium agreed to acquire 18 Rainbow grocery stores, including 13 Rainbow pharmacies and three Rainbow […]
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Stater Bros. And LifeStream Partner For May Blood Drive
Stater Bros. is partnering with LifeStream Blood Bank in an ongoing effort to boost local, life-saving blood reserves. Each month, Stater Bros. hosts blood drives at selected supermarkets. This month, blood drives will be held at the following Stater Bros. Supermarket locations: • 2-7 p.m. May 9, 2995 Iowa Ave., Riverside; • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. […]