The Karns family has been operating retail stores in central Pennsylvania since 1959. Andrea Karns surmises that it is unlikely her grandfather knew when he opened his butcher shop all those years ago that his reputation for offering top cuts of meat would be one of the many reasons customers continue to shop at Karns […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. To Acquire Four Shoppin’ Baskit Locations
Brookshire Grocery Co. has announced plans to acquire the Shoppin’ Baskit locations in Ranger, Coleman, Ballinger and De Leon, Texas. The locations will become Spring Market stores following a short closure for conversion in December. The expansion includes a partnership with Brookshire Grocery Co. and ACE Hardware to continue offering ACE products in the Ballinger […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Taps Brindle For Advisory Role To Di Bruno Bros.
Wakefern Food Corp. has appointed industry veteran Rick Brindle to an advisory role, supporting the expansion and distribution of its Di Bruno Bros. portfolio of products. “We are thrilled to have Rick support the Wakefern team,” said President Mike Stigers. “His extensive background in CPG and online grocery retailing will be invaluable as we expand […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Expands Pickup Services To 7 NY Locations
Tops Friendly Markets is expanding its Instacart services to include pickup at seven stores in New York. Previously available at 139 Tops locations throughout the company’s footprint, the feature will be available at the following locations: 3500 Main St. in Amherst; 345 Amherst St. in Buffalo; 1460 S. Park Ave. in Buffalo; 6363 Transit Road […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Begins Annual Photo Contest
Heritage Grocers Group has begun its annual La Catrina Mas Catrina photo submission contest across all stores under its Cardenas Markets and Tony’s Fresh Market banners. Through Nov. 2, customers can submit a selfie with a Day of the Dead, La Catrina-style sugar skull make-up through the Cardenas or Tony’s Fresh websites for a chance to win up to $500 in gift […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Northeast
Authenticity, Discovery Foundations Of Friends’ Marketplace In MA
Reflecting on the past eight years of running Friends’ Marketplace in Massachusetts and the decision to buy the two stores from his father, Brian Junkins and wife Monila have encountered challenges along the way but are proud of what they have created. Among the changes the pair have made since taking over include expanding the […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Directs Donations To More Than 500 Midwest Nonprofits
Meijer reported that its fourth Meijer Team Gives program resulted in surprise donations to nearly 500 nonprofits in Midwest communities. “Meijer Team Gives is a deeply personal program for us because it allows our team members across the Midwest to support non-profits making a meaningful impact in their communities,” said Rick Keyes, president and CEO of […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Celebrates Community Leaders With JUNTOS Awards
Northgate González Market celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring 12 community leaders with the 2024 JUNTOS Awards. This annual ceremony, hosted at its corporate headquarters, highlighted the commitment of leaders dedicated to uplifting Latino communities across Southern California. “At Northgate Market, we believe in the power of unity and giving back to the communities that have supported […]