Category: Independent Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest

Hy-Vee, Caitlin Clark Foundation Launch Donation Campaign

by Sommer Stockton

Hy-Vee is partnering with the Caitlin Clark Foundation on a month-long donation campaign to end childhood hunger across the Midwest. The Caitlin Clark Foundation Round Up will take place March 1-31 across all Hy-Vee, Dollar Fresh Market and Fast & Fresh locations. Customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout, with […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, National

IGA Chief Talks Top Independents, Herculean Wholesalers, Fighting Food Deserts

by Lorrie Griffith

IGA stores range from 10,000 to 100,000 square feet and are located in big cities, small towns and everywhere in between. But John Ross, president and CEO of IGA, has observed some attributes shared by retailers that achieve the alliance’s highest honor, IGA USA Retailer of the Year. They all begin with C: Curiosity: “When […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northgate Market, West

Northgate González Market Donates $239K For Wildfire Victims

by Sommer Stockton

In the wake of wildfires that ravaged Eaton Canyon and the Pacific Palisades, Northgate González Market raised $239,425 to support victims and their families. Through the “Unidos Por Nuestra Comunidad” initiative, Northgate Market asked customers across 44 stores in Southern California to round up their purchases, and $139,425 was raised. Northgate matched this with an […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Northeast

Maine’s Bow Street Market Known For Prioritizing Local Products

by Carol Radice

About 20 minutes from Portland, Maine, on the shores of Casco Bay, is Freeport, home of LL Bean and popular discount retail outlets. For nearly 80 years, this charming coastal town also has been served by Bow Street Market. Established in 1946 as a small, family-run shop, Bow Street Market has become a local institution […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest

H-E-B Opens E-Commerce Fulfillment Center In Houston

by Sommer Stockton

H-E-B has opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center in Houston, Texas, a project that further expands the retailer’s commitment to integrate technologies that drive omnichannel growth and provide a better shopping experience for customers. The 100,000-square-foot facility will support H-E-B curbside and home delivery orders throughout Houston and surrounding cities. Building on H-E-B’s presence in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast

Piggly Wiggly In Eutaw, AL, Endures As Town’s Only Grocer

by Carol Radice

For nearly a quarter of a century, Jacky and Sandra Hamilton have been fixtures in the grocery business. In 2001, they purchased the Piggly Wiggly in Eutaw, a rural town of fewer than 3,000 residents in western Alabama. Since 2021, their store has become the sole grocery provider and a vital hub for the community. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Grocers Highlight Louisiana Flavors For Mardi Gras Season

by Sommer Stockton

Grocers are embracing Mardi Gras season by stocking up on traditional favorites like king cakes, Cajun spices and seafood. They are likely to have special displays and promotions to attract customers celebrating the season. Some stores are offering catering services for parties and gatherings. Associated Grocers Inc. Eleven retail members of Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Associated […]