Super C Mart is a progressive independent grocer. Though its eight stores operate in predominantly rural areas of southern Oklahoma, it has an app with digital coupons, sells sushi in one of its stores and its top two leaders are women. Nikki Carver succeeded her father as president and CEO in 2020, and COO Angela […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Guest Contributors, National
Time For Independent Grocers, Their Communities To Give Thanks For Each Other
Being the heart of the community takes on a deeper meaning at this time of year, as the fall and winter holidays traditionally center around the family table, and independent grocers bear a great responsibility in helping folks fill that table. This year, as Thanksgiving approaches, we should pause to consider our fellow Americans impacted […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Begins Annual ‘Friends & Pets’ Holiday Food Drive
Food City has launched its seventh annual Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City’s president and CEO. “Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
T&T Supermarkets To Open First U.S. Store Dec. 5 In Bellevue, WA
T&T Supermarket will hold a grand opening for its flagship U.S. store Dec. 5 at The Marketplace at Factoria, 12620 SE 41st Place in Bellevue, Washington. Spanning 76,000 square feet, this will be the largest Asian supermarket in Washington, offering an assortment of authentic products, fresh produce, live seafood, an in-store kitchen and bakery and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, National
Survey Highlights How Grocery Stores Can Improve In-Store Experience
Experience agency ChangeUp has published results from a nationwide survey that highlights how grocery stores can better meet and exceed customer expectations. ChangeUp’s team of retail experts and strategists surveyed 800 grocery shoppers to explore the growing disconnect between today’s sophisticated shoppers and grocery stores. The report, “How Shoppers are Outpacing Store Evolution,” was conducted to provide retailers with critical […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Honors Food Giant MS Store Managers In Hattiesburg
Houchens Food Group’s Store Manager Appreciation Awards events continued in August for both Food Giant divisions. Events were held in Biloxi and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Dothan, Alabama. A luncheon was held Aug. 15 at Doubletree by Hilton in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Special speakers included Stephanie Reid from Shelby Publishing, Shane Allison from Alliance Retail Group and […]
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NGA Honors Ron And Jennifer Graff’s Commitment To Advocacy
The National Grocers Association (NGA) recognized independent grocery retailers Ron and Jennifer Graff for their commitment to political advocacy on behalf of the independent grocery industry. The Thomas F. Wenning Pinnacle PAC Award was presented during NGA’s Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit, held Oct. 28-30 in Washington, D.C. The award, given to NGA members […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Continues Expanding With New Store In Cypress, TX
H-E-B held a grand opening Oct. 30 for its new 128,000-square-foot store – H-E-B Bridgeland – at 20017 Bridgeland Creek Pkwy. in Cypress, Texas. The site is filled with aisle-to-aisle conveniences, amenities and a vast selection of products, as well as expanded specialty and international offerings. The H-E-B Cypress store will be home to the […]