Save A Lot will hold a grand opening Sept. 18 for a converted store at 145 Commons Drive in Martin, Tennessee. “We are excited to bring the Save A Lot banner to Martin residents,” said Nick Flippin, VP of operations for E.W. James Group. “We believe this community deserves high quality food at a value […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Southwest, Whole Foods
Smaller Independent Grocers Tapping Into Colorado’s Growing Sector
National chains such as King Soopers and Safeway may dominate market share in Colorado, but independent grocers continue to demonstrate why they are the choice for many consumers. In addition to resilience and innovation, independents have gained a loyal following through their product offerings, customer service and strong commitment to community. Not surprisingly, Colorado’s independent […]
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Sets Guinness World Record For Largest Charcuterie Board
Guinness World Record representatives named Central Market’s charcuterie board as “the largest charcuterie board in the world to be created and consumed” on Sept. 11. In honor of Central Market’s 30th anniversary, the retailer attempted to break the record and did so with a 12-foot by 24-foot charcuterie board with 1,000 pounds of artisanal meats and […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix No. 5 On Fortune’s Best Workplaces In Retail List
Publix appears on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Retail list by Fortune, ranking fifth in the 20 best large retail workplaces. Employees cite Publix’s support of its workers, dedication to service, welcoming culture and community outreach as some of the reasons they enjoy working for the company. “Being named one of the best workplaces in […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Expands In Georgia With New Supermarkets
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is expanding across Georgia with several new supermarkets in partnership with Atlanta-based real estate investment and development firm Branch Properties. Publix opened one of Branch’s locations Sept. 12 in the Limestone Marketplace shopping center at 2155 Limestone Ridge NE in Gainesville, Georgia. The Shelby Report was there opening morning, witnessing the excitement […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Markets Last To Close, First To Open After Hurricane Francine
Louisiana-owned Rouses Markets was the last to close before Hurricane Francine made landfall on Sept. 11 and the first to reopen on Sept. 12. “We know how important it is to be here for our customers, especially during challenging times like these,” said Donny Rouse, CEO of Rouses Markets. Hurricane Francine struck as a Category […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods’ Munns Named Wisconsin Grocer Of Year
Randy Munns, EVP and chief operating officer for Festival Foods, has been named the 2024 Grocer of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association. This award is the highest honor presented by the WGA, recognizing lifetime achievement and exceptional leadership within the grocery industry. With a career that spans 40 years in the grocery business, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, New Seasons Market, West
New Seasons Market Recognized By USA Today In Multiple Grocery Categories
USA Today readers have recognized Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market for its deli, prepared foods and produce selections in the Top 10 of the publication’s annual 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. “It’s incredibly humbling to learn of this recognition, particularly given it came from the votes of our valued customers,” said Nancy Lebold, CEO of New Seasons Market. “Our passionate and amazing staff, alongside our customers, […]