Market 32 and Price Chopper’s recent in-store round-up campaign raised $47,313 in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The total, which included an additional $10,000 from the grocer, was revealed during a check presentation at the Market 32 in Slingerlands, New York. Through the campaign, which ran from July 1-31, customers could round up […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Names 10 Finalists In Annual Quest For Texas Best Competition
H-E-B has named the 10 finalists in its 12th annual Quest for Texas Best competition, a search for the best products made in-state. The small businesses will compete for a share of $100,000 in cash prizes and the chance to have their products featured on H-E-B shelves across the state. Over the past few months, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, West
Ray’s Food Place Filling Grocery Needs Of Happy Camp, CA
Happy Camp, California, sits about as far north in California as one can go. The Siskiyou County town – population about 900 – sits in the middle of the Klamath National Forest, on the banks of the Klamath River. The memorable name of the town, legend has it, was bestowed by a prospector who found […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Named National Leader In Workplace Excellence, Veteran Support
Hy-Vee has garnered three national honors recognizing its strong workplace culture and support for veterans and working families. The Iowa-based grocery retailer received the Great Place To Work Certification and the 2025 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Patriot Employer Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Community Support and has been named a Best Place for Working […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Debuts New Supermarket In Raleigh, NC
Publix Super Markets has debuted a new store at 7330 Buffaloe Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. “Customers both old and new will enjoy the special features of this brand-new location, and we’re excited to provide our customers with the quality, convenience and service they know and love,” said Jared Glover, Publix’s media relations manager. To […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, IGA, National, News
IGA Begins Marketing, Technology Partnership With RSA America
In a step forward for independent grocers looking to compete with national chains through smart, scalable and affordable technology, the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has begun a partnership with RSA America. Through the collaboration, IGA retailers will gain access to RSA America’s suite of marketing and technology platforms featuring loyalty, digital promotions, e-commerce, analytics and […]
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Food City Awards $800K Through School Bucks Program
Food City recently held check presentations for its annual School Bucks program, awarding $800,000 in contributions to more than a thousand area schools. Company officials are in the process of presenting checks to the schools. Allocations are based upon the percentage of customer purchases assigned. They can monitor their progress biannually online at foodcity.com. The 2025-26 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Celebrates Grand Opening In Charlotte Hall, MD
On Aug. 21, Weis Markets celebrated the grand opening of its 51st location in Maryland, a 60,000-plus-square-foot store at 30015 Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall. “This new store reflects our latest design. We wanted to create a gathering place that is uniquely suited to Charlotte Hall,” said Jonathan Weis, chairman, president and CEO. “Designed with […]