Several independent grocers – including Bowman’s Market, Maurer’s Market IGA, Neiman’s Family Market, Queen’s Price Chopper and Soelbergs Market – are adopting Caper Carts, Instacart’s artificial intelligence-powered smart carts. The carts offer customers shopping in these stores – which operate across Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington – a more personalized shopping experience. Caper Carts are equipped with cameras, sensors […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Announces Death Of Former Longtime Leader
Houchens Food Group has announced the death of former President and COO James “Jimmy” Kent Nichols, on Nov. 5, 2024, 11 days after being diagnosed with glioblastoma. Nichols was born on July 10, 1959, in Clifton, Texas, and graduated from Crockett High School in Austin in 1977, according to his obituary. He got his start […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Midwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Independent Grocers Making Name For Themselves In Illinois
While established chains such as Albertsons, Kroger and Jewel-Osco continue to hold significant market share in Illinois, independent grocers are a growing segment. Armed with a passion for food, commitment to community and knack for innovation, they are reimagining the shopping experience and carving out a niche that is reshaping the way people shop. Among […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Bowman’s Market Introduces Instacart’s Smart Carts
Bowman’s Market has introduced Caper Carts, Instacart’s artificial intelligence-powered smart carts, to enhance the in-store shopping experience at its store in Kaysville, Utah. The carts allow customers to scan, bag and pay for their items on the Caper Cart – streamlining the shopping process and eliminating the need to wait to check out. Caper Carts […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bozzuto's Wholesale Distribution, Northeast
Bozzuto’s Acquires Majority Stake In Roche Bros.
Bozzuto’s, one of the largest grocery suppliers in the Northeast, has acquired a majority stake in Massachusetts-based Roche Bros. grocery chain. After many decades of family ownership, Roche Bros. said the decision marks an important step in its evolution, aimed at sustaining the company’s legacy while positioning it for new opportunities. The transaction will enable the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway Celebrates New Store Opening In Story City, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. held a ribbon cutting and grand-opening ceremony Nov. 5 for a new 10,800-square-foot store at 1550 Broad St. in Story City, Iowa, that fills the void left after the town’s previous grocery store closed in August 2021. “Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high quality products and unmatched service. Fareway values […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Celebrates Store Grand Opening In Westport, CT
Big Y has opened a new store at 1076 Post Road East in Westport, Connecticut, the third new market to open in the state this year. Grand opening festivities will take place on Nov. 7, including giveaways, special offers and sample tastings. New myBigY members will receive 500 myBigY Rewards points when $10 is spent […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Town & Country Markets Showcases Remodeled Store In Poulsbo, WA
Town & Country Markets has completed the refresh of its store in Poulsbo, Washington, showcasing a new fresh prep counter, community kitchen and opening of its third Field House market-to-table restaurant location. Town & Country’s Poulsbo market also has a revitalized layout, responding to customer feedback and analysis of flow to enhance the shopper experience. […]