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 […]
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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 […]