Festival Foods has partnered with Smithfield Foods to donate more than 34,000 pounds of protein to Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and St. Joseph Food Program in Menasha, Wisconsin. Donated items include ham, bacon and pork chops, which will provide more than 137,000 servings for those who need it in Wisconsin. “Giving back and […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest
BGC Opens New Fresh By Brookshire’s Store In Longview, TX
Brookshire Grocery Co.’s (BGC) leaders and city officials gathered Nov. 12 for a grand opening ceremony for the new FRESH by Brookshire’s store at 3121 N. Eastman Road in Longview, Texas. “We are very excited to bring FRESH to the Longview community and to be celebrating the grand opening of this location after years of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Debuts Remodeled Family Fare In Byron Center, MI
SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocer’s (C&S) family of companies, recently celebrated the grand reopening of the Family Fare at 245 84th St. SW in Byron Center, Michigan. “Our refreshed Byron Center Family Fare has everything our shoppers and their families need from a neighborhood store – in addition to all the new […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, News
NGA, FMI Applaud Government Reopening, Highlight Independent Grocers’ Leadership During Shutdown
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMI – The Food Industry have applauded Congress for reopening the government and funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through 2026. Throughout the shutdown, independent grocers stepped up to fill the void when SNAP benefits were disrupted. Across the country, local grocers kept their doors open, partnered with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Northgate Market, West
Miguel Gonzalez: Transitions To Advisory Role, Confident In Northgate’s Next Chapter
It’s just been a few months since Miguel González stepped away from day-to-day operations at Northgate González Market, with his brother, Jesús, succeeding him as co-president. “Jesús is smart, and he is a very hard worker and knows a lot about the business,” Miguel said. “It was my recommendation to approve Jesús as the new […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Southeast
Detwiler’s Farm Market To Open New Store In Bradenton, FL
Detwiler’s Farm Market will open its seventh location following the renovation of a former Winn-Dixie store in the Braden River Plaza at 4502 E State Road 64 in Bradenton, Florida. The 43,000-square-foot store will feature Detwiler’s signature departments – including farm-fresh produce, high quality meats and seafood, old-fashioned deli and scratch-made bakery – while introducing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B Offers Free Nature Center Admission For Texas Recycles Day
In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B is offering free admission to 18 nature centers across the state Nov. 14-16 in exchange for one recyclable plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag per person. Participating nature centers are: Border: Quinta Mazatlán and Sea Turtle Inc.; Central Texas: Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, Meadows Center for Water and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
1939 Group Inc. Names Bell Company’s First President
Family-owned 1939 Group Inc., the newly established holding company for Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers and Schnuck Markets, has named David Bell president. In this new role, Bell will execute the vision, direct organizational strategy and oversee day-to-day operations for the company, reporting to Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO. Bell will maintain a dual role as […]