Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $1 million to support relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Idalia. In addition, Publix is activating a company-wide donation campaign, allowing customers and employees to help provide relief for those affected by the hurricane. Donations may be made in any amount at checkout. The end date for […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Cuts Ribbon To Open New LeClaire Store
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony Aug. 29 for its store in LeClaire, Iowa. The grocer renovated the 18,000-square-foot former Slagle’s store at 1301 Eagle Ridge Road. “We are excited to join and serve the community of LeClaire,” said CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We want to thank the community and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Remodeled Save A Lot Store Ready For Customers In Lewiston, ME
Save A Lot has completed renovations of a store at 10 East Ave. in Lewiston, Maine, which has been fully remodeled inside and out. On Sept. 1, the store will hold a grand re-opening event where the first 100 customers will receive a free bag of groceries. Customers will notice a lighter, brighter and easier-to-shop footprint […]
Posted inAssociation News, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
FMI Announces 2023 Community Uplift Award Recipients
FMI – The Food Industry Association has announced recipients of the 2023 Community Uplift Awards. Out of 18 nominations, three community uplift programs were selected by a panel of judges as recipients for their standout efforts in addressing food insecurity and neighborhood health needs and programs that influence social impact. The 2023 Community Uplift Award recipients include The Giant Co., Hy-Vee Inc. and Brookshire Grocery […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southeast
NC-Based Lowes Foods Poised To Enter New Market
Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based Lowes Foods is set to bring the Lowes banner to Georgia through the acquisition of Foothills IGA, which serves Dawson and Pickens counties. Lowes President Tim Lowe attended a July 27 retirement party for departing owners Jeff and Sandy Downing. Beforehand, The Shelby Report was able visit with Lowe about the expectations […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B Releases Conservation Documentary Film Series
H-E-B has teamed up with filmmakers to release a series of documentary films that highlight stories of people and organizations conserving wildlife habitat, landscapes and parks across Texas. In the five-film docuseries, H-E-B, through its Our Texas, Our Future commitment, brings attention to the work being done across the state to protect wildlife habitats and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Markets Raises $320K For Children’s Miracle Network
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets raised more than $320,489 during its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Customers supported the CMNH campaign by purchasing a $1 Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Balloon or rounded up their bills at any participating Tops locations. One hundred percent of the proceeds collected by Tops was donated back to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Northeast
Cingari Family ShopRite, Half Full Brewery Launch Summer Beer
Cingari Family ShopRite, the family-owned and operated Connecticut-based supermarket chain, has continued its partnership with its Stamford, Connnecticut, neighbor, Half Full Brewery, to produce a new beer for customers to enjoy this summer. Named Grade Above Pilsner, the latest entry to the Grade Above beer line is available at the Cingari’s 12 ShopRite locations in Connecticut’s Fairfield and […]
Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
New COO Among Three Promotions At Hugo’s
Citing their knowledge and experience as key assets to the company, Grand Forks, North Dakota-based Hugo’s Family Marketplace shared several company promotions, including Allen Jackson to COO. In his new role, Jackson will be responsible for Hugo’s overall operations. He will work with the fresh directors, area directors, human resources, procurement, pricing and loss prevention. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest
Hy-Vee Adds Independent Infusion Clinic In Chicago
Hy-Vee Inc. recently held a grand opening of a new Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic at 1 East Erie St., Suite 640 in Chicago. This is the second Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic to open and the first to open in the Chicago area. The infusion clinic is referral-based and will provide treatments for rheumatology, gastroenterology, pulmonary, neurology, […]
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Coborn’s President, COO Meyer To Retire, Successor Named
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. President and COO Dave Meyer will retire, effective Dec. 31, the company has announced. David Best has been named Meyer’s successor, effective Aug. 21. He has joined the company as COO and as a member of the Coborn’s Inc. Board of Directors. Upon Meyer’s retirement at the end of the year, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, National
Report: Independents Holding Their Own In Marketplace
The 2023 edition of the Independent Grocers Financial Study, joint research between the National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions, documents small grocers’ operational and financial performance in a continued complex marketplace. Reflecting record participation, 521 independent grocers representing about 2,000 stores shared their results for fiscal year 2022, which ran through March 31. “Independent grocers’ […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix’s Florida Store Count Grows By Two
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has continued its Florida expansion by opening two more stores – a 48,387 square-foot site at Waterleigh Village in Winter Garden and a 54,964-square-foot store at the Ramblewood Square in Coral Springs. “We are excited to welcome our customers to their new stores…and look forward to providing them with the […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Vendor Deadline Nears For Meijer’s Sustainability Summit
In an effort to expand its sustainable product offerings in categories storewide, Meijer will hold its second annual virtual Sustainability Summit Oct. 11-13. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company wants to engage suppliers in categories ranging from food/health/beauty and everyday essentials to pets, apparel and general merchandise. Meijer is targeting 38 different certifications on vendor products […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West
Filipino Culture Celebrated At New lsland Pacific Supermarket
Island Pacific Supermarket marked the debut of its 19th store, located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Granada Hills, with a grand-opening celebration Aug. 11. The store offers a selection of fresh seafood, meat, produce and specialty items from the Philippines and other Asian countries, as well as a range of non-food items, like cookware, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, National
Nine Save A Lot Stores Under New Ownership, Management
Save A Lot, a large St. Louis-based discount grocery chain, has shared that grocery owner Richard Gunn is the new owner of nine Save A Lot locations across Tennessee and Oklahoma. The stores are located at: 1113 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee; 2400 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, Tennessee; 1134 Gallatin Pike Road S., Madison, Tennessee; 4679 Knight […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Adds Another Florida Location To Store Count
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets opened a new store Aug. 10 at Churchill Square in Ocala, Florida. The 48,387-square-foot store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy with a pharmacy drive-thru. There also will be an adjacent Publix Liquors. “We […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Allegiance’s Derderian To Reduce Role, Fantozzi Appointed Interim President
John Derderian, president and COO for the last eight years at Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services, has decided to reduce his responsibilities and transition to a part-time role of principal advisor for retail development and strategic business initiatives for the cooperative, beginning Oct. 1. Chairman and CEO Lou Scaduto and the board of directors accepted […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News
ShopRite Of Carteret Introduces EVgo Fast Charging Station
The ShopRite of Carteret hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 2 to debut an EVgo electric vehicle fast charging station at its 801 Roosevelt Ave. location in Carteret, New Jersey. The EVgo charging station can serve four vehicles simultaneously. The station was supported with funding through the PSE&G Electric Vehicle Charging Program, which is designed […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Names 2023 ‘Quest For Texas Best’ Winners
H-E-B announced the winners of the 2023 “Quest for Texas Best” competition Aug. 9 at Fair Park in Dallas. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of “Quest for Texas Best,” the 10 finalists were each surprised with a $10,000 check, in addition to their initial awards. This brought the overall total awarded to $185,000. “Once again, […]