Toby Taniguchi is the yonsei of his family’s company on the Big Island of Hawai’i. That is, he is the fourth generation to lead the business, Puna Plantation Hawaii Ltd., based in Hilo. The company comprises businesses including six KTA Super Stores, KTA Express, five KTA Pharmacy locations and K. Takata Store, which Puna Plantation […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West
Island Pacific Supermarkets Holds Volunteer Campaign For Wildfire Relief
Island Pacific Supermarket recently completed a community-driven campaign, with volunteers joining efforts to assemble care packs and distribute food and beverages to wildfire-affected areas of Los Angeles. To continue its efforts, Island Pacific is extending its free meals for first responders program until Jan. 20. Relief goods were delivered to the L.A. Regional Food Bank in City of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee Reaches 100M Meals Goal For Feeding America
Hy-Vee has achieved its goal of helping to provide 100 million meals to Feeding America and 19 partner food banks serving those experiencing hunger across the Midwest. Hy-Vee surpassed this milestone after a 20-month campaign that included customer donations as well as supplier donations of food and funds. “Our customers and employees have been tremendous […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Purchases Property For New Dallas Concept Store
As H-E-B continues to expand its store network across the DFW Metroplex, the retailer has announced the purchase of property in Dallas, Texas. A subsidiary of H-E-B purchased the property. The terms of the purchase were not disclosed. The site is an almost 10-acre property at the corner of Hillcrest Road and LBJ Freeway, inside […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Berkley’s Market Opens New Location In Dallas
Berkley’s Market has opened a new location at 2822 McKinney Ave. in the State Thomas neighborhood of Dallas. The 4,100-square-foot Uptown location includes indoor seating and an outdoor patio as a community space for customers to have morning coffee or lunch and visit with friends. “We’re all about creating a neighborhood hub where convenience meets […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Retailer of the Year, Southwest
Crest Foods Will Always Remain ‘Home Of Rock Bottom Prices’
Kevin Ergenbright, VP of Crest Foods, has worked with the company throughout his career. He recently shared some of his history and insights into the company, which has been named The Shelby Report of the Southwest’s 2024 Retailer of the Year. Can you give a brief history of your career in the grocery industry? Crest […]
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Crest Foods President: ‘We’re Not Real Flashy, We Just Work Hard’
Like many who grew up in family-owned and -operated grocery stores, Crest Foods President Bruce Harroz got his start in the business at an early age. He was just 12 when he began working in his father’s store in Midwest City, Oklahoma, part of the Oklahoma City metro area. “The apron was too long, so […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Joins NationsBenefits’ Retail Network
Weis Markets has partnered with NationsBenefits, a company specializing in healthcare fintech solutions and supplemental benefits, to enhance member access to nutrition and wellness items through a tech-driven integration. Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial cardholders can now use their Benefits Mastercard prepaid cards at more than 200 Weis Market stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, […]