Tops Friendly Markets cut a ribbon March 29 in celebration of the store’s grand re-opening at 1800 Lake Road in Hamlin, New York. This marks the 31st location recently updated with a new look and a renewed focus on fresh departments. The 47,000-square-foot store will offer new, enhanced services, an expanded assortment of products and […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services To Open New Store In East Meadow, NY
Allegiance Retail Services will open a Super Foodtown on March 31 at 625 Merrick Ave. in East Meadow, New York. The grand opening weekend will begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on March 31 and feature tasting demonstrations throughout the weekend. The 15,000-square-feet supermarket was built from the ground up by grocer Mofeed “Mike” Said. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Geissler's, Northeast
Geissler’s Supermarkets Completes Renovation In Agawam, MA
Geissler’s Supermarket held a grand reopening at the end of February at its store in Agawam, Massachusetts. In July, Geissler’s began the remodel of its Agawam location. The project entailed moving every grocery aisle and produce refrigerated cases throughout the store to make way for a new deli and kitchen that doubled in size. Family meals, sides, pizza, […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Recognizes Seven Employees With Company Awards
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has named the recipients of its 2022 Legacy Awards, recognizing seven people across the company for their impact on their teams, customers and communities. The company also announced recipients of its first Meijer Impact Award, which celebrates a team’s accomplishments and acts of service. “While a lot about retail has changed […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dierberg’s, Midwest
Dierbergs Markets To Open Store March 28 In Crestwood, MO
Dierbergs Markets will celebrate the opening of a new store March 28 in Crestwood, Missouri. Beginning at 8:15 a.m., the company will host a ceremony in front of the store to commemorate the opening of its 27th location. “The Dierbergs commitment to providing excellent customer service and an extensive selection of quality products will feel familiar […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Donates $425K To AHA’s ‘Life Is Why’ Campaign
Donation generated by in-store customer donations and a company contribution Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets donated $425,000 to the American Heart Association’s “Life is Why” campaign. “Weis Markets and its customers have worked together to donate more than $2.4 million to the American Heart Association since we first partnered with the organization in 2019,” said Maria […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National
IGA Honors Excellence And Innovation Award Recipients
The Independent Grocers Alliance honored a host of members and partners from across the globe at events during The NGA Show Feb. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. IGA presented innovation awards to independent grocery retailers, manufacturing and service provider partners and licensed distribution centers, which highlighted a range of best practices and innovations, including excelling […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Food Giant, Meat Depot Unite To Open Store In Food Desert
Food Giant is set to debut a new store in the Five Points West area of Birmingham, Alabama, after a five-year supermarket hiatus for the community. The grocery chain is joining forces with Meat Depot to re-establish food security for the community by occupying the former Winn Dixie building at 2220 Bessemer Road. Both retailers are […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Begins ‘Rip It, Win It, Live It Up’ Monopoly Game
Williamsville, New York-based Tops has begun its “Rip It, Win It, Live It Up” Monopoly game. Customers have the chance to win the grand prize of either five years of free groceries or $20,000 of any gift cards the customers choose, in addition to other prizes and offers. The grocer is also offering a second […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Employees Volunteer With Nonprofits For Service Week
Throughout this week, more than 7,500 Publix employees across the company’s seven-state operating area will be volunteering at more than 200 organizations, including Keep America Beautiful affiliates, parks, zoos, gardens and other nonprofits focused on environmental sustainability. “Since our founding, Publix has been committed to being responsible citizens in our communities, and that extends to […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Holds Hunger Summit, Brings Stakeholders To Table
The issue of hunger is very real in the United States. According to Feeding America, 34 million people in the U.S. are food insecure. In an effort to bring awareness to the issue, Publix hosted its inaugural Hunger Summit Feb. 23 at its Lakeland, Florida, headquarters. Executives from 35 Feeding America member food banks in the […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Host Quarterly Best Of Local Brands Summit May 10
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in May to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores across eight Midwestern states. Since the Best of Local Brands summits began in early 2021, more than 125 new brands have been selected and are available […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Expands Flashfood Program To Include SNAP Benefits
In an effort to make fresh food more accessible, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has expanded the Flashfood program, making it the first retailer nationwide to accept SNAP benefits through the app. Meijer launched Flashfood in November 2019 at a handful of its supercenters in metro Detroit. The service is used by more than 500,000 shoppers across all […]
Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Acquires Beachler’s Hometown Market
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Beachler’s Hometown Market, an independent grocery retailer at 1000 West Main St. in Prague, Oklahoma. Beachler’s has been in Prague for more than 45 years. Harps plans to continue to operate as a community-focused grocer, as well as retain the current […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Lazy Acres Natural Market Celebrates 10 Years In Long Beach, CA
Lazy Acres Natural Market is celebrating its 10th year in Long Beach, California. While the remodeled store will open to the public on March 15, the grocer will hold a community celebration March 18. It will also be introducing a new community giving program for reusable bags, which will benefit Long Beach nonprofits. Founded in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Pharmacies Pilot COVID-19, Flu Test-To-Treat Service
Hy-Vee Inc. has announced that select pharmacy locations in Iowa will begin offering a new COVID-19 and flu test-to-treat service as part of a pilot through eTrueNorth. Hy-Vee is one of the first pharmacy providers in the state of Iowa to offer this service. With one test, patients can get tested for COVID-19 and flu […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Opens New Store In Navarre, FL
Publix Super Markets has opened a new store at Wynnehaven Plaza in Navarre, Florida. The 48,387-square-foot store offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy with drive-thru. There also will be an adjacent Publix Liquors. “We are excited to bring a second […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Northeast
Weis Markets Hosts Rep. Thompson For Congressional Store Tour
Weis Markets in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, recently hosted U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson for a store tour that provided a look at operations and an opportunity for company leadership to discuss issues impacting independent grocers with the House Agriculture Committee chair. The tour was organized by the National Grocers Association, the trade association representing the independent […]
Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Bravo Supermarkets Opens New Store In Ocala, FL
Bravo Supermarkets has opened a new store at 8585 SW Road in Ocala, Florida. The new Bravo Supermarket offers more than 17,800 square feet of a reimagined grocery experience for Ocala and the surrounding communities. Doors opened at 7 a.m. on March 3 and a grand opening celebration will be announced soon. The new location […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Introduces St. Louis CITY SC ‘Player Pals’ Sweeperstakes
As the grocery partner of St. Louis CITY SC, Schnuck Markets is offering its first “Player Pals” sweepstakes – or Sweeperstakes. Winners will get a spot for their 8-12-year-old child (as well as that child’s 8-12-year-old friend or sibling) to walk out onto the CITYPARK pitch alongside the starting lineup before one of three upcoming […]