Grubhub and Mercato, an online marketplace for independent grocery stores, have partnered to bring Mercato’s inventory of more than 950 merchants across the country to the Grubhub Marketplace. Customers can order from hundreds of locations, with all merchants becoming available over the next few weeks. With this first third-party delivery partnership for Mercato, Grubhub is expanding its […]
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Posted inNatural Grocers, Independent Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Celebrate Grand Re-Opening At New OKC Location
Natural Grocers is relocating its Oklahoma City – North May store to a newly remodeled space on May 2, at 5903 Northwest Expressway in Warr Acres. The current store, located at 7013 N May Ave., Oklahoma City, will close at 5 p.m. on April 29 to complete the relocation process. Natural Grocers’ good4u Crew will kick off the grand relocation festivities at 8:15 […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Give 265K Free Reusable Bags On Earth Day
On Earth Day, April 22, H-E-B will give away up to 265,000 free reusable bags to customers across Texas. Customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag. Since 2008, H-E-B has given out more than three million reusable […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Continues To Solidify Presence In Florida
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has opened a new store at 11341 Normandy Blvd. in Jacksonville, Florida. The grocer previously opened two new supermarkets April 18 in the Sunshine State – 19050 Corkscrew Road in Estero and 7655 Stadium Parkway in Melbourne – and also reopened its store at 81 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Publix adds these […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Macey’s Market Opens New Store In Sandy, UT
Macey’s Market Little Cottonwood recently opened as the third store of its kind at 1860 East 9400 South in Sandy, Utah. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration will occur in May. Macey’s Market is a companion brand of the Macey’s grocery store. Designed for more centralized areas, Macey’s Market stores were created to best serve their specific communities. From hyper-localized […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Expands Great Lakes Partnership With $250K Donation
Meijer is continuing its commitment to Great Lakes stewardship with a $250,000 donation to the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) Foundation to launch a set of litter capture and clean-up technologies – the BeBot and PixieDrone – in Wisconsin, following a successful year of cleaning up Midwest beaches and waterways. The first retailer to support this beach and […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Acquire Strack & Van Til Food Market Chain
Hy-Vee has announced plans to acquire the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group), which has store locations throughout Northwest Indiana. The acquisition will add 22 stores to Hy-Vee’s more than 550 retail business units, which include grocery stores, drugstores, pharmacies, restaurants and convenience stores that focus on meal […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Tony’s Fresh Market Celebrates 45th Anniversary
Heritage Grocers Group has shared that its banner company, Tony’s Fresh Market, is marking its 45th anniversary with a year-long celebration featuring special sales, promotions, employee spotlights and increased philanthropic support. “From our humble beginnings in 1979, Tony’s has steadily grown into a thriving Chicagoland mainstay known for providing the most authentic offerings and freshest […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Metcalfe’s, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Acquires Wisconsin-Based Metcalfe’s Market
SpartanNash has acquired Metcalfe’s Market, a three-store grocery chain in Wisconsin, expanding its footprint in the state to seven stores. Upon close of the sale, the Madison and Wauwatosa locations will be continuing employment for all employees. The Metcalfe’s Market storefront, branding and core shopper experience will remain in place. Founded in 1917 by Henry […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
C&K Market CEO Wissmann To Retire, Names Successor
C&K Market’s Chairman and CEO Karl Wissmann has announced his intention to retire and has shared that Rocky Campbell will take over as CEO, planned for July 1. Wissmann will retain his chairman position. Much has happened at Medford, Oregon-based C&K Market Inc. since Wissmann joined in 2014. The company has remodeled 100 percent of its stores […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Markets Donates $125K To Support The Urban League
Schnuck Markets has donated $125,000 to support the Urban League through the fourth annual “Round Up at the Register” campaign that celebrated Black History Month, held from Feb. 7-20. Customers donated $112,615 and Schnucks provided an additional $12,385. Shoppers had the option at checkout to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100 percent […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National
Report: Shoppers Blame Government For Higher Grocery Prices
New findings from national research by The Feedback Group reveal that shoppers hold government policies and actions most responsible for higher food and grocery prices at supermarkets. In the study, 1,150 consumers rated a variety of entities and factors on a five-point scale, where five is “highly responsible” and one “not at all responsible”, as […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
It’s Official: H-E-B Opens First Fort Worth Store
H-E-B held a grand opening Wednesday for its first store in Fort Worth, the fifth the retailer has built in the DFW Metroplex. The 125,000-square-foot location at 3451 Heritage Trace Parkway joins recently opened H-E-B stores in Allen, Frisco, McKinney and Plano, as well as six Central Market locations that have been around for more […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Opening Three Supercenters In Two States May 14
May 14 is shaping up as a big day for Meijer after the retailer announced it will open three new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in two states – Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, and Hillsdale, Michigan. The Meijer supercenters will feature traditional grocery staples, such as fresh produce, bakery, meat and deli, as well as a floral […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Tickets Available For Meijer LPGA Classic
The 10th annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will tee off June 13-16 at Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The previous nine tournaments have generated more than $10 million to feed families across the Midwest through the retailer’s Simply Give program. “Since 2014, we’ve remained committed to keeping our general admission tickets affordable so families can […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names D’Amour Senior Director Of Asset Protection
Big Y has appointed Colin M. D’Amour as senior director of asset protection. In this role, he will lead the asset protection team, develop and execute future strategies, deploy new technologies, build relationships with law enforcement and other regulatory agencies and foster education and growth within the department. He reports to Nicole D’Amour Schneider, SVP […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Stores In Two Maine Towns To Reopen As Hannaford April 12
Two former Paradis Shop ‘n Save Supermarkets in Fort Kent and Madawaska, Maine, will make their debut as Hannaford Supermarkets on April 12. Hannaford acquired the locations, which it had supplied and supported, earlier this year. Under the Hannaford banner, they will feature the grocer’s offerings, including fresh-cut fruit, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads and ready-to-eat […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Continues Florida Expansion With 2 Store Openings
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix continues its expansion in the state by holding two store openings – one at 1940 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. in Sarasota and another in 1220 E. Palm Dr. in Homestead. The Florida stores offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and […]
Posted inStater Bros. Markets, Independent Store News, West
Stater Bros., PepsiCo Donate $50K To Patriots Foundation
Stater Bros. Markets and PepsiCo employees recently gathered to commemorate PepsiCo’s ninth annual “Rolling Remembrance,” a 14,000 mile long relay that honors military heroes who lost their lives while serving the U.S. military. This cross-country relay embarks from Seattle, transporting an American flag first flown on a UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Begins Healthier Habits Steps Challenge For Members
As part of the company’s Healthier Habits initiative, Schnucks Markets is inviting rewards members to participate in a community-wide steps challenge, open to those in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. Through April 30, participants can earn $5 in Schnucks Rewards points each week by reaching the steps challenge goal of 50,000 steps per week, an average […]