Louisiana-based Rouses Markets is one of the fastest-growing family-owned companies in the country. It also is one of the top privately held companies and largest employers along the Gulf Coast. Founded in 1960 by Anthony J. Rouse Sr., the company has expanded from its humble roots as a single store operator in Houma, Louisiana, to […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Equipment, National, Online Grocery Technology
TimeForge Joins IGA Red Oval Family To Help Independents
TimeForge has become a Red Oval Family Partner with the Independent Grocers Alliance, providing IGA’s network of independent grocers with labor management solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and employee satisfaction. The Red Oval Family is an exclusive alliance of the industry’s food manufacturers and service providers that partners with IGA to offer extensive resources […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Grocer Tops Goal For Children’s Miracle Network Campaign
Tops Friendly Markets has raised more than $407,000 in its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Customers supported the Tops Children’s Miracle Network campaign by buying a $1 CMN Miracle Balloon or rounding up their change at participating stores. Proceeds from the campaign benefited local women and children’s hospitals. With the support of shoppers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Market Profile, Midwest
Hy-Vee Continues To Grow Business Units Across Operating Area
Home state grocer Hy-Vee has been making news with its proposed growth into the southern U.S. But it’s also growing in the Midwest. The West Des Moines-based company, which has 550 “business units” – primarily retail stores – in its operating area, recently grew to nine states with the biggest acquisition in company history. Its […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks, St. Louis CITY SC Begin Food Drive For Operation Food Search
St. Louis CITY SC and Schnuck Markets Inc. once again are joining forces to fight hunger in the St. Louis region by hosting a food drive. The organizations will hold a weeklong CITY x Schnucks Food Drive, from Aug. 18-25, benefiting Operation Food Search and held exclusively at Schnucks locations throughout the St. Louis metropolitan […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Association News, Corporate Store News, National, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Grocery Industry Responds To Proposed Price Gouging Ban
According to news reports, VP Kamala Harris shared the economic agenda for her presidential campaign on Aug. 16, proposing a federal ban on corporate price gouging on groceries. Industry leaders are sharing their thoughts regarding her plan, which includes new penalties for companies that exploit crises and support for smaller food businesses “that are trying […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
T&T Supermarkets Continues U.S. Expansion With First California Store
T&T Supermarket Inc. has shared its plans to open its first California store at the Westgate Center in San Jose, set to open fall 2025. With two stores in the works in Washington, this marks T&T’s third store announcement in the U.S. T&T operates more than 33 stores across Canada. It is a full service grocer known for its vast […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks’ Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator Selects First Class
Schnuck Markets has announced the first class of diverse-owned companies selected for its Schnucks Springboard business accelerator program. The initiative aims to foster growth and success among diverse-owned entrepreneurs by providing comprehensive support, including education, resources and access to the Schnucks customer base. Ten companies have been chosen to participate in the program, which offers […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Quest For Texas Best Crowns Winners
The four winners of the recent H-E-B Quest for Texas Best competition will receive a combined $70,000 in prize money and the chance to have their products reach H-E-B store shelves. “A big, Texas-sized congratulations to each of this year’s winners and our finalists – small businesses that keep our communities vibrant and drive innovation […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Completes Eatwell Market Rebranding In Columbia, MO
Schnucks Markets Inc. has completed the rebranding of its former Eatwell Market store at 111 South Providence Road in Columbia, Missouri. Customers will notice updates that include expanded product offerings throughout the store, as well as new decor and signing. The store remains open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. The grocer will hold a “grand opening” celebration from […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens Seventh Store In DFW Metroplex
H-E-B expanded its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with the Aug. 7 opening of a 130,000-square-foot store at 899 University Drive in Frisco, Texas. The store is the San Antonio-based retailer’s second in the city – joining the one at 4800 Main St., which debuted nearly two years ago – and its seventh in the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Super G Mart Serves As Meeting Ground For Different Cultures
Super G Mart is the largest international supermarket in North Carolina, offering spices, produce, grocery and household items from across the globe. Paul Han, VP of operations, spoke with The Shelby Report of the Southeast about the company during the recent Carolinas Food Industry Council conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The first Super G […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway Campaign Raises $151K For Children’s Charity
Fareway Stores Inc. partnered with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct its seventh annual Round Up in July at all 139 stores, raising $151,089.86. On Aug. 3, Fareway presented a check to Variety at the Fareway Family Night at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. “We want to thank our generous customers […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Adds Alabama Supermarket To Growing Portfolio
Publix Super Markets opened a new 48,000 square-foot store July 31 in the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka, Alabama. The store features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy with a drive-thru. “We are very excited for the opening of Publix […]
Posted inRaley's, Independent Store News, West
The Raley’s Companies Honors Veterans, First Responders With Discount Program
The Raley’s Companies is offering a new 10-percent discount program for retired and active-duty military, first responders and their families. The discount is available for in-store and online purchases the first Tuesday of each month, as well as on Memorial Day, July 4th and Veterans Day. “We are truly humbled by the dedication of our nation’s […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Mollie Stone’s Markets Appoints Stone As COO
Mollie Stone’s Markets, an independent family-owned grocery operator in California’s Bay Area, has promoted Elliott Stone as chief operating officer. With more than 19 years of experience working in all aspects of the family business, Elliott, son of founder and CEO Mike Stone, will oversee daily operations focused on maintaining and extending Mollie Stone’s commitment […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, West
Davis Food & Drug To Launch Instacart’s Caper Carts At All Stores
Davis Food & Drug, a three-store grocery chain in Utah, will replace the majority of its traditional shopping carts with Instacart’s AI-powered Caper Carts at all locations in the coming months. “At Davis Food & Drug, putting our customers first is at the heart of everything we do. Introducing Caper Carts is part of our […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Opens Fuel Center, Beer-Wine Café In PA
Weis Markets has opened two specialty sites in Pennsylvania – a Gas N’ Go Fuel Center at its store on Pleasant Valley Boulevard in Altoona and a beer-wine café at its location in Chambersburg. Fuel center The store marked the grand opening with a $5,500 donation to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, an organization Weis […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Midwest
Houchens Food Group Honoring Top Store Managers
Houchens Food Group recently unveiled a new program, the Store Manager Appreciation Awards, to recognize the work of its grocery store leadership, whom it considers its “unsung heroes.” Consisting of 18 lunch banquets divided by region and banner, the events include individual recognition of store managers as well as a selection of other awards. In […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Tops J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Rankings
Publix has been named the highest-ranked supermarket pharmacy for customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Pharmacy Study. “At Publix, providing premier service is ingrained in our culture,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “I’m proud of our pharmacy teams, who are dedicated to delivering the best care possible to our customers.” The 2024 study […]