Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has donated an extra $1 million to food pantries that participate in the retailer’s Simply Give hunger relief program. Overall, the retailer’s program has generated more than $80 million for food pantry partners since its 2008 inception. “One in eight Americans face food insecurity nationwide. That is a troubling statistic that reinforces why we’re so committed to addressing […]
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Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps Plans Grand Opening Of Newly Remodeled Morrilton Store
Harps Food Stores Inc. will host the grand opening of its newly remodeled store at 10 a.m. May 17 at 1626 E. Harding St. in Morrilton, Arkansas. The store, formerly Kroger, has undergone an extensive renovation that has updated its interior. This remodel was a significant investment in the store’s future, and is the result […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic To Feature Family-Friendly Attractions
Meijer will feature family friendly attractions at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give June 15-18 at the Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Meijer is a family company that’s committed to meeting the needs of families across the Midwest, and that commitment extends to the Meijer LPGA Classic,” said Cathy Cooper, executive director of […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B Gives 250K Reusable Bags To Customers On Earth Day
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B will celebrate Earth Day with its annual reusable bag giveaway, providing 250,000 reusable bags to customers. On April 22, customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag. Since 2008, H-E-B has given out more […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Mannan Supermarkets Launches Food Insecurity Initiative
Mannan Supermarkets, in partnership with the Zara Charitable Foundation, has launched a new initiative to confront food insecurity among children in Queens County, New York. This comes on the heels of federal cuts to nutrition programs, mainly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. These programs are being […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Harvest Market Launches Health Food Incentive
Harvest Market in Northern California has become the first grocery store in the country to offer healthy food incentives onto a customer’s EBT card. The California independent grocer began participating in this health food incentive rebate program March 7. The instant rebates are provided to participants in CalFresh (California’s federally funded food assistance benefits program, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s To Host ‘Spring For Meals’ Fourth Annual Food Drive
Through May 9, Reasor’s is hosting the fourth annual Spring for Meals fund and food drive benefiting the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and its network, Grand Lake Community Ministry and the Tahlequah C.A.R.E. Food Pantry. All Reasor’s 17 stores will participate in the drive. Customers can purchase $15 bags of food in-store or online. […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Employees Receive Award For Community Involvement
During Publix’s annual stockholders’ meeting, six employees received the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities. Publix founder George Jenkins, known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its employees should make a difference in their communities. Since the Mr. George Community Service Award was established in 1995, 147 employees have […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Fareway Celebrates 85 Years Of Green Initiatives
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. has a long-standing tradition of conserving natural resources that dates back to 1938. From the beginning, its green initiatives have included recycling, reusing and reclaiming, and these protocols continue to be exercised as the company celebrates 85 years of sustainable practices. Most recently, Fareway has employed technology to help further its […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Expands Partnership To Clean Beaches, Waterways
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has expanded its partnership with the Council of the Great Lakes Region to clean up Midwest beaches and waterways. Since 2022, the retailer has donated more than $1.5 million to the CGLR Foundation to expand deployment of two types of litter capture and clean-up technologies, the BeBot and Pixie Drone, to 18 new locations along Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin lakeshores as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. Shares New Executive Addition, Promotion
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has named Elena Kabasinskas as group VP of strategy, planning and transformation while promoting Michael Day to SVP of strategy, business development and architecture. Kabasinskas will oversee the business processes and change management efforts that accelerate strategies to help the cooperative meet customers’ evolving needs. “We’re thrilled to welcome Elena […]
Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s To Acquire Sullivan’s Foods In Illinois
Coborn’s Inc. has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Sullivan’s Foods grocery stores and other business units in northern and central Illinois, the company’s first expansion into the state. The stores are operated by the Sullivan family under the Sullivan’s Foods banner. About 800 people work in the organization, which is comprised of 11 […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Supports Military Children Through Appreciation Program
Continuing the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Operation Appreciation program, H-E-B will honor the Month of the Military Child throughout April by supporting nonprofits providing outreach to military children and families across Texas. Among its efforts, H-E-B gifted more than $300,000 to military-focused nonprofits, including Military Child Education Coalition and the Gratitude Initiative. MCEC supports all military-connected […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Meijer, National, Whole Foods
Market Force Study Ranks Top U.S. Grocery Brands
Market Force has released new research covering the top U.S. grocery brands among consumers. With rampant inflation, shoppers are citing price and value as reasons why they are either switching where they shop or splitting their business between multiple grocery stores. Sensitivity to pricing is a major factor in consumers’ purchasing decisions and it is […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer To Open Two Supercenters May 16 In Ohio
Meijer will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters May 16 in Warren and Wooster, Ohio, increasing the retailer’s store count in the state to 52. The location will feature grocery staples, fresh produce, bakery, meat and deli, as well as a floral area and garden center. Other departments will include pharmacy, pets, electronics, toys, sports and apparel. Meijer Express gas stations […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Names 2022 Pharmacy Rxcellence Award Recipients
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix presented 15 pharmacy employees with the Rxcellence Award for excelling in customer service, performance, ownership and teamwork. The award was given to one pharmacist and one technician from each of the company’s five divisions, one pharmacy supervisor and four pharmacy support employees. “Our pharmacy teams are committed to providing the best care and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Southeast
Isom IGA Rebuilds, Reopens Store In Kentucky
The Isom IGA store held a grand reopening celebration April 5 at 29 Isom Dr. in Isom, Kentucky. Among the many special guests, Independent Grocers Alliance CEO John Ross attended. A 12-hour deluge beginning July 27, 2022 in eastern Kentucky brought 7-10 inches of rain overnight and raised the North Fork Kentucky River about 11 feet […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates Earth Month Through Recycling Measures
During Earth Month, H-E-B is introducing additional measures to reduce waste and maximize recycling efforts across its business and throughout communities across Texas. The retailer has launched multiple ventures aimed at supporting plastic waste reduction among its customers, so bags don’t end up in the landfill. Since municipal recycling programs don’t accept plastic bags and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest
Hy-Vee Opens Health Infusion Clinic In Wes Des Moines, IA
Hy-Vee Inc. has opened its first Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic at 7300 Westown Pkwy, Suite 320, in West Des Moines, Iowa. The infusion clinic is referral-based and will provide treatments for rheumatology, gastroenterology, pulmonary, neurology, dermatology, oncology and other chronic conditions. The clinic is staffed by licensed physicians and nurse practitioners and features three private […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, West
Superior Grocers Appoints Two Industry Leaders To SVP Positions
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has appointed Tom Finn and Miguel Alarcon to SVP positions within the company. Finn joins Superior Grocers as SVP of marketing and merchandising. With more than 35 years of experience in the retail grocery industry, he has dedicated the majority of his career to merchandising, marketing and enhancing the […]