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Category: Independent Store News
Repaired, Refreshed Save A Lot In Georgetown, KY, To Reopen
The store owned by Anchor Foods was unexpectedly closed last summer when a vehicle crashed into the building’s façade.
Publix Commits $1M To Nature Conservancy Projects
The funding will go toward projects restoring Florida’s Indian River Lagoon and South Carolina longleaf pine forest.
Market Basket Promotes Thompson To President, Franz To COO
David Thompson and Greg Franz’s new roles will cover all of the grocer’s stores in Texas and Louisiana.
Brookshire Brothers Goes Live With Cognira’s PromoAI Platform
Its teams can now plan and manage promotions from a centralized system accessible across functions.
Barons Market Debuts First Location In Carlsbad, CA
The 15,000-square-foot store at 2800 Roosevelt St. is the company’s first in the coastal resort city.
Houchens Food Group Debuts New Food Saver Banner
The price impact format’s first three stores are in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, and Celina and Decherd, Tennessee.
Produce for Kids Wraps Summer Run At Coborn’s Stores
Coborn’s 2026 Produce for Kids campaign will provide $6,000 to local Boys & Girls Clubs, bringing the program’s total to $25,000 since 2021.
Sendik’s Donates $175K To Stars And Stripes Honor Flight
Sendik’s Food Market and its customers raised $175,000 for Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, funding trips for Wisconsin veterans to Washington, D.C.
Heritage Grocers Group Announces 7 Executive Leadership Appointments
The California-based company’s personnel moves span operations, technology, merchandising and HR.
Cowboys Partnership Boosts H-E-B’s North Texas Push
The arrangement covers ticket and merchandise giveaways, community outreach and pop-up events.
Price Chopper, Market 32 Turn Retired Flags Into 23,100 Stars For Veterans
The company said each one represents an opportunity to say thank you to someone who served the country.
Uncle Giuseppe’s Entering PA, Adding NJ Location In 2027
Earlier this month, the specialty grocer opened two new stores in Greenvale and Levittown, New York.
Festival Foods Promotes Whitney To Chief Operating Officer
Adam Whitney will add oversight of Hometown Grocers to his role leading the Wisconsin-based grocer.
Town & Country Markets Strengthens Board, Family Council
Appointees Jennifer Daquiz Hare, Leslie Rice and Ed Nakata bring expertise in corporate finance and business strategy and growth.
WGA Names Harrington 2026 Wisconsin Grocer Of The Year
Michelle Harrington serves as president of Albrecht’s Sentry Market, which her parents founded in 1994.
Fareway Opens New Meat Market in KC’s Waldo Neighborhood
The 11,660-square-foot store, which replaces a previous location, is designed to provide an enhanced shopping experience.
Sturgis Rally Drove Busiest Week for Lynn’s Dakotamart
Associated Food Stores helped the market prepare for the popular motorcycle event, which ran Aug. 7-16.
H-E-B Begins Major Remodel At San Antonio’s Las Palmas Store
H-E-B has begun a major remodel of its Las Palmas store in San Antonio, with a new layout, expanded departments and a larger pharmacy by late 2027.
Raley’s Confirms Store Closures In Brentwood, Elko, Petaluma
A variety of factors contributed to the decision, including local market conditions and the locations’ long-term financial sustainability.
