The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) has named Jeff Maurer, owner of Fresh Madison Market, its 2013 Grocer of the Year. Maurer was presented the award at a surprise announcement in Fresh Madison Market’s event room with a crowd of more than 40 well wishers, family, friends and associates. Brandon Scholz, WGA president, said Maurer has […]
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Posted in, Independent Store News, Northeast
KeHE Partners With INFRA To Serve Independent Natural Food Stores
KeHE Distributors will partner with the Minneapolis-based Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) to service participating members in the Northeast U.S. This strategic alliance will enable participating INFRA members in the Northeast region to improve their purchasing position in the market and have a platform that is flexible enough to support innovation, according to Romeoville, […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Seattle’s Metropolitan Market Hosting Annual Peach-O-Rama
For the 17th year, Metropolitan Market of Seattle says its bringing to store measurably sweeter peaches directly from two orchards in Washington and California. The quest to find the sweetest peach began in 1995 when CEO Terry Halverson and his team were determined to improve the quality of the peaches they sold in their stores. […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Independent Store News, Southeast
Rowe’s IGA Supermarket Plans Fifth Jacksonville Store
Supermarket operator Rob Rowe plans to open a fifth Rowe’s IGA Supermarket in the Jacksonville, Fla., area. The Jacksonville Daily Record reports that the store will open in a former Food Lion in West Jacksonville at 8299 W. Beaver St. Rowe said Wednesday the store will open Aug. 28 “if all goes as planned.” Commodore […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest
B&R Stores Donates To Lincoln Children’s Zoo And Its Red Pandas
The red pandas and other critters will enjoy the comforts of their homes at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo a little more thanks to the generosity of shoppers at Russ’s Market and Super Saver stores. The stores recently raised more than $5,500 for the zoo through a roundup event. At checkout, customers could round up their […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Rio Ranch Partners With Ibotta To Help Shoppers Earn Cash Rewards
Rio Ranch Market shoppers can now earn Ibotta Cash Rewards, Bonuses and Store Extras in store for buying their favorite products when using the free Ibotta app. Rio Ranch Market partnered with Ibotta Inc. to give its shoppers the ability to earn cash for redeeming Ibotta Offers at checkout starting July 31. Shoppers also can […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Natural Grocers Debuting Two More Oregon Stores Next Month
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening new locations in Beaverton and Bend, Ore., next month. The Beaverton store will be located at 12155 SW Broadway St. and will open Aug. 6. The store in Bend will open at 3188 North Highway 97 on Aug. 27. “2013 has been a wonderful year for Natural Grocers […]
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Newport Avenue Hosts First Golf Tourney To Benefit Backpacks In Bend
Newport Avenue Market in Bend, Ore., hosted the first Go Golf Tournament earlier this week in support of Backpacks in Bend. All monies raised from the one day, $46,842, was presented to the nonprofit during an awards ceremony following the tournament at Broken Top Golf Club. The tournament hosted more than 100 golfers from the […]