Key IGA at 9021 Key Peninsula Highway NW in Lakebay, Washington, revealed its remodel to the public July 19. The store took over the space formerly occupied by Food Market at Key Center. The Myers Group, the parent company of Key IGA, took ownership of the business March 6. The store has operated regularly since […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
New Store Pays Homage To Rouses’ History In Houma
Rouses Markets will hold a grand opening ceremony Aug. 16 for its new 60,000-square-foot store at 2233 Martin Luther King Blvd. in Houma, Louisiana. The Houma store replaces the company’s “superstore,” which was built in 1989. It also marks the family’s fourth market at or near this location, which was the site of their first, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Home At Hannaford – Couple Marks Family’s 40-Year Connection With Grocer
During a special photo shoot with their two sons, a Maine couple recently celebrated five years of marriage and a 40-year family connection to Hannaford Supermarkets. While Sara and Todd Ellis of Orono, Maine, first crossed as teenagers at Hannaford’s Airport Mall store in Bangor, Sara’s connection to the grocer began in 1982 when her […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Save A Lot Sheds Remaining Corporate Stores
In the final chapter of a wholesale transformation that began in late 2020, Save A Lot has announced the relicensing of its remaining 18 company-operated stores in the St. Louis area. They are being acquired by Leevers Supermarkets Inc., a Save A Lot retail partner with 29 stores in markets including Denver and Philadelphia. Leevers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Celebrates Independent Grocers At Food Expo
SpartanNash celebrated its independent grocers during the 2023 Food Solutions Expo July 26-27 at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company presented 13 independent grocers with a 2023 Vision Award for year-over-year sales growth, growth in SpartanNash’s OwnBrands products and community engagement initiatives. “Our independent customers are integral to their local communities, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Hi Nabor Maintains Family Legacy, Close Ties With AGBR
Hi Nabor, a three-store grocery chain in the greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, is growing. Two new stores are planned, with property purchased for one of the locations. Founded by Sam Crifasi on Jan. 1, 1963, Hi Nabor converted to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 2020. President Jim Crifasi, one of Sam’s nine children, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Southeast
Treppendahl’s Super Foods Grateful For AGBR
Wettlin Treppendahl Jr., owner of Treppendahl’s Super Foods in Woodville, Mississippi, has been a member of Associated Grocers Inc. of Baton Rouge (AGBR) since 1988. And he is quick to credit the wholesaler for helping him keep up with industry technology. He described the company as “the next best thing since sliced bread,” adding that […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Welcomes Brigido’s Fresh Markets To Fold
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer-owned grocery co-op, has announced that three Brigido’s Fresh Markets in Rhode Island have joined its roster of independently-owned supermarkets. The stores were acquired by independent grocers Mike and Melissa Fernandez, who are Allegiance Retail Service members and operate stores under the Foodtown banner. Established by Augusto Brigido […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Zallie Family Markets Promotes Two Execs, Makes Key Addition
Zallie Family Markets has announced the promotions of Anthony Massoni to president and George Veit to VP of operations and merchandising at the family-owned and -operated company in New Jersey. In addition, the grocer has named Anika T. Parker as its director of human resources. The personnel moves come as the company celebrates its 50th […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
New Lazy Acres Natural Market Serving ‘Really Unique Neighborhood’
Lazy Acres Natural Market, which features organic and locally-sourced offerings, opened July 29 at 1841 N. Western Ave in Los Feliz, California. The store has a made-to-order juice, smoothie and coffee bar and food venues that serve Mediterranean cuisine, California barbecue and fish tacos. Also available are expanded Lazy Acres staples, such as hot and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s Hosts ‘Supplies For School’ Campaign
Brookshire Grocery Company and Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s are hosting its fifth annual “Supplies for Schools” campaign for local students for the 2023-24 school year. Customers can visit any Reasor’s location through Aug. 15 for its “Supplies for Schools” drive. The campaign is designed to coordinate the donation and distribution of new school supplies to students […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Save A Lot Rolls Out Full Store Remodel in Alden, NY
To celebrate the renovation of its store at 13107 Broadway in Alden, New York, Save A Lot will offer shoppers discounts on meat, produce and grocery essentials July 30. The store’s new design features a contemporary evolution of the brand inspired by customer and employee feedback. Customers will notice a lighter, brighter and easier-to-shop footprint […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Donates $100K For Flood Relief, Recovery Efforts
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by the recent flooding in Vermont, as well as New York’s Hudson Valley and New Hampshire. The donation from Hannaford will help the Red Cross provide refuge, meals and snacks, emotional support and health […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Names Finalists In Quest For Texas Best Competition
H-E-B has named the 10 finalists in its annual Quest for Texas Best competition. Over the span of a decade, nearly 1,000 food items, beverages and general merchandise have made it to H-E-B shelves through its Quest for Texas Best competition. This year, these companies will compete for $70,000 in cash prizes and earn placement on […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Breaks Ground In Fort Payne, AL
Food City broke ground July 25 on its next supermarket in Alabama, a 54,000-square-foot location that is expected to open early next year at 1015 Gault Ave. South in Fort Payne. “We are excited to be joining the Fort Payne retail community. We look forward to constructing a state-of-the-art supermarket that will create quality jobs […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Adds Location, Finishes Upgrades At Six Stores
During the first half of 2023, Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets welcomed a new store in its eastern footprint and completed upgrades at six locations. Opened in May, the store in Blue Hill, Maine, is the grocer’s 186th overall. It includes a variety of features designed to enhance the shopping experience, including an expansive selection of […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Independent Store News, Southeast
Piggly Wiggly Store Highlights LOC’s Application Suite
Sponsored content After serving their country in the Marines until 1966, two friends saved their money in a cigar box to open a store in Slapout, Alabama. After asking their parents for advice about what to name the store, they suggested calling it “The Boys Store.” “Years of hard work by all the family members […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Bolsters DFW Presence With Store Debut In McKinney, TX
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex welcomed its third H-E-B location July 19 with the opening of a 118,000-square-foot store at 8700 Eldorado Pkwy. in McKinney, Texas. The new H-E-B joins recently opened stores in Frisco and Plano, as well as the company’s six Central Market locations that have served the area for more than two decades. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
New-Look Save A Lot Ready In Louisville, KY
To mark the recent renovation of its store at 2626 Portland Ave. in Louisville, Kentucky, Save A Lot is offering customers two months’ worth of coupons on favorites like fresh-cut meat and other grocery essentials. “My team and I are thrilled to bring much-needed upgrades to the Portland Ave Save A Lot store and enhance […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Acquires Janise’s Supermarket
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Janise’s Supermarket, a local grocery store at 147 Oak Tree Park Drive in Sunset, Louisiana. Janise’s Supermarket has been a cornerstone of the Sunset community for more than 40 years, known for its friendly atmosphere, personalized customer service and a diverse […]