Publix has announced the 12 employees who have been recognized as recipients of the 2023 George W. Jenkins Award and the 2023 President’s Award. These company leaders were honored at this year’s annual Publix retail operations conference Nov. 16-17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. George W. Jenkins Award The George W. Jenkins […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Invests $2M For Store Remodel In East Aurora, NY
Tops Friendly Markets held a grand reopening Dec. 12 of its store at 65 Grey St. in East Aurora, New York. This renovation, totaling almost $2 million in enhancements, marks the 40th location updated with a new look and a renewed focus on fresh departments over the past several years. This store offers new, enhanced […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens Joe V’s Smart Shop In Katy, TX
H-E-B has opened a new Joe V’s Smart Shop by H-E-B at 4107 N. Fry Road in Katy, Texas, the 10th location in the Houston region. “We’re excited that our Joe V’s Smart Shop store is now open to serve customers in Katy with top-quality service and selection,” said Trini Cardenas, a 26-year employee and the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Encounter Supports Food Banks, Mental Health Groups
As part of Giving Tuesday on Nov. 28, Fresh Encounter donated $81,000 to eight local food banks and 21 mental health organizations. The donation, which included customer donations and a gift from Fresh Encounter, is part of the Findlay, Ohio-based grocer’s efforts to address food insecurity and promote mental well-being, with total contributions for the […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Opening Fairfax Market Jan. 16 In Cleveland
Meijer plans to open Fairfax Market, its first small-format neighborhood concept store outside of Michigan, on Jan. 16 at 2190 E. 105th St. in Cleveland. Located in the Cleveland Innovation District, the 40,000-square-foot market will address food insecurity, support economic development and provide a grocery destination for residents of Fairfax and other neighborhoods, as well […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Opening New Store In Las Vegas
Heritage Grocers Group is expanding its footprint in Nevada by opening a new 40,000-square-foot Cardenas Markets store Dec. 6 at 4105 S. Buffalo Drive in Las Vegas, bringing the company’s store count to 115 locations in six states. “The Heritage team is excited to expand its presence in the Las Vegas market with the opening […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Sedano’s Supermarkets Begins Annual Giveaway
Miami-based Sedano’s Supermarkets is giving back to its local community during its annual Season of Giving through giveaways and charity events. On Nov. 4, Sedano’s began its Season of Giving in partnership with The Li’l Abner Foundation, an organization providing children with tools and resources to enrich their education. Throughout the annual Season of Giving, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southeast
Tryon IGA Owner Enjoys Freedom Of Being An Independent
Just a mile from the South Carolina border sits Tryon IGA, which has been serving Tryon, North Carolina for 26 years. Owner Willard Teaster has been part of the grocery business for nearly six decades. He started his grocery career with A&P in the produce department and went on to hold just about every managerial […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National
IGA Launches Holiday Ugly Sweater Shopper Sweepstakes
The IGA Holiday Ugly Sweater Sweepstakes from the Independent Grocers Alliance is a chance for shoppers to earn extra holiday spending cash and discover new recipes. More than 100 $25 IGA gift cards are available, with every participant receiving the IGA Holiday Recipe Book that features sponsored recipes from American Egg Board, Coca-Cola, Dan-O’s Seasoning, […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer, EVgo Expand Partnership With New EV Stations
Meijer has expanded its partnership with EVgo Inc. to install fast-charging stations with up to six stalls equipped with high-power 350kW chargers at select locations across Ohio. To date, EVgo has deployed 24 stalls at six Meijer locations in Michigan and Ohio, including key metropolitan markets such as Cincinnati, Columbus and Detroit. “EVgo has always […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Foxtrot Market, Dom’s Kitchen & Market To Merge
Chicago-based food retailers Foxtrot Market and Dom’s Kitchen & Market have reached an agreement in principle to merge the two companies. Upon closing, the merger of Foxtrot Market and Dom’s Kitchen & Market will fall under a new entity, Outfox Hospitality. Liz Williams will become the CEO, leading all day-to-day operations for the company, with Don Fitzgerald serving as Dom’s Kitchen & […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Price Chopper/Market 32 Purchases Five Former ShopRite Stores
To further solidify its presence in New York’s Capital Region, Price Chopper/Market 32 has finalized the purchase of the leases, store equipment and fixtures of the five former ShopRite stores in the area in an effort to expand its Market 32 banner. “Our Market 32 brand has been extremely well received, and this gives us […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
PFSbrands To Acquire Moser’s Foods, Enters Grocery Industry
Pro Food Systems Inc. (PFSbrands) has announced the acquisition of the Show Me Oil Co., which operates eight grocery stores and a convenience market in the Mid-Missouri area as Moser’s Foods. PFSbrands said the move represents a significant expansion for the company, underlining its commitment to growth in the retail food sector. Moser’s, a family-owned […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Skogen’s Festival Foods Promotes Seiler To VP, Finance
Crystal Seiler, who joined Festival Foods in 2020 as finance director, has been promoted to the company’s VP of finance, where she will play a role in constructing and leading financial strategies. Festival Foods said Seiler has made significant contributions, including spearheading the transformation of finance and accounting functions to deliver precise and insightful financial […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Finalizes Plans For New Location In Eldora, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. plans to relocate the current Eldora Fareway store to a new location across the street from the current site in Eldora, Iowa. The new construction will provide for a 10,600-square- foot store. Site work and demolition is set to start in early 2024, with a projected open date in 2025. “Fareway has […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Foodtown Of 204th Street Celebrates Grand Reopening
PSK Supermarkets, a member of Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer owned grocery co-op, is celebrating the grand reopening of Foodtown of East 204th Street in the Bainbridge section of the Bronx, New York. According to Noah Katz, president and CEO of PSK Supermarkets and ARS board member, the grand reopening of this store marks a milestone […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Distributes $3.6M In Employee Christmas Checks
Brookshire Grocery Co. is giving a $3.6 million investment to its employees in the form of special checks for Christmas. All employee-partners, with at least one year of uninterrupted service, will receive the equivalent of one-half week’s pay. Those with less than one year of service will receive prorated amounts. “These checks are an early […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Inserra Supermarkets Opens ShopRite In Elmwood Park
Inserra Supermarkets Inc., a family-owned and operated New Jersey-based company, celebrated the grand opening Nov. 17 of a ShopRite store at 180 Broadway in Elmwood Park. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, the company presented a $10,000 check to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. It also donated $5,000 in gift cards to the Elmwood Park […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bravo Supermarkets, West
Island Pacific Ranks Among Best Large Workplaces In Retail
Island Pacific Supermarket, a City of Industry, California-based Filipino supermarket chain, has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “Top 20 Best Large Workplaces in Retail.” According to the grocer, the accolade celebrates its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, as well as showcasing its dedication to the Filipino community. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Raises $129K During Iowa Wave Shirt Campaign
The Iowa Wave Shirt partnered for the third consecutive year with Fareway Stores to conduct a round-up, raising more than $129,092 for the nonprofit that supports the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. During the campaign, which ran for two weeks ahead of the Iowa-Iowa State football game in September, customers at all stores […]