Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, News, Northeast

99 Ranch Market Opens First New York City Location

99 Ranch Market is opening its first New York City store July 25 in Flushing, Queens. Located at 3711 Main St., the location is the company’s 64th nationwide, adding to a growing footprint across 11 states. Founded in 1984, 99 Ranch Market has served as a gateway for shoppers seeking authentic Asian ingredients, live seafood and hard-to-find snacks […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Debuts Fourth Site In Huntsville, AL

Abingdon, Virginia-based Food City debuted a new 56,000-square-foot store July 9 at 10210 Memorial Pkwy. NE in Huntsville, Alabama. This is the fourth of six locations planned for the market, following the third that opened June 4 on Governors Drive. “Our first three Huntsville locations have been very well received, and we’re excited to open […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, News, Southeast

At Community-Focused Hometown Food Center, ‘Fresh Is What We Do Best’

In the small Lower Alabama town of Headland, just nine miles north of Dothan – where several national grocery chains are located – one independent grocer continues to thrive by doing what the big-box stores can’t – connecting deeply with its community and focusing on fresh, local products. Hometown Food Center, owned by Jai Freeman […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News

Meijer Lowers Prices On Back-to-School Essentials

As families begin back-to-school preparations across the U.S., Meijer is dropping prices on school supplies for students of all ages. This year, shoppers can find all their back-to-school basics, such as notebooks, crayons, pencils, folders and glue, for $1 or less at Meijer. Examples include: Meijer 2-Pocket Paper Folders: $0.25 Meijer Washable Glue Stick 2-pack: $0.25 Meijer […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, West

Reynolds Market Celebrates 100 Years Of Serving Montana Communities

Reynolds Market is marking a major milestone this year as it celebrates 100 years in business. What started in 1925 as a small grocery store in Glendive has grown into a trusted name in eastern Montana, known for its strong community ties, reliable service and commitment to customers. “This milestone reflects generations of hard work, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest

Harps Food Stores To Acquire James Super Save Foods

Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire James Super Save Foods, an independent grocery store in Mena, Arkansas, with an expected closing and reopening as Harps later this summer.  James Womble, owner of James Super Save Foods, recently informed his employees that the store’s operations, employment and day-to-day functions will […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West

Loteria Sweepstakes Returns To Cardenas, Los Altos Ranch Markets

Heritage Grocers Group has brought back its annual Loteria Scratcher Sweepstakes program through Sept. 2. Customers at Cardenas Markets and Los Altos Ranch Market locations can play for a chance to win a share of $700,000 in prizes. Affectionately known as “Mexican Bingo,” Lotería is a cultural tradition that unites families and communities across generations. […]

Posted inProduce News, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest, News

Festival Foods Hosts Record-Breaking Cherry Display In De Pere, WI

Festival Foods is kicking off peak cherry season by hosting the largest display of the fruit in company history. On July 16, the De Pere, Wisconsin, Festival Foods location will unveil a 9-foot wide, 30-foot long, 6-foot-high mountain of fresh cherries grown and hand-picked by family farms in the Pacific Northwest. Shoppers can view the […]