Hy-Vee has announced that after several months of construction, its La Crosse location opened Oct. 18, marking Hy-Vee’s fifth location in Wisconsin. The store has been reimagined with a new layout, the second of its kind in Wisconsin and fourth for the retailer overall. The 105,000-square-foot store will offer a new dining experience for customers […]
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Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzalez Market To Hold Grand Opening In November
Northgate González Market will celebrate the grand opening of its store in early November located at 2603 Westminster Ave. in Santa Ana, California. The company is investing more than $25 million into the new store and the surrounding shopping center. The announcement builds upon Northgate González Market’s commitment to the residents of the Santa Ana community that began with the opening of its first store in 1995. “We are excited at the Santa Ana community’s overwhelming support and response to our […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Begins Register Campaign To Support Veterans
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched a six-week campaign in support of Paralyzed Veterans of America, a nonprofit supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders and diseases like MS and ALS. In stores, Weis Markets and its employees are encouraging customers to make small donations at checkout by rounding up their orders to the next dollar or purchasing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets’ Program Donates $500K For Local Schools
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has announced its Weis 4 School program has generated $500,000 in donations for schools in its seven-state market area. Participating Weis customers who connected their Preferred Shoppers Club cards to the Pre-K through eighth grade school of their choice earned points on their purchases during the 2021-22 school year. These points resulted […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Donates $1M To Support 100 Years Of Texas State Parks
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B has made a $1 million gift to commemorate 100 years of Texas State Parks. As the presenting sponsor for the centennial celebration, H-E-B’s donation will support programming aimed to engage all Texans in discovering and enjoying the nearly 90 state parks in Texas. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Parks and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Plans Grand Opening Festivities
Cardenas Markets has announced that grand opening festivities are well underway for its recently acquired store locations in San Bernardino, Perris, Riverside, Fontana and Chino, California. On the respective dates below, Cardenas Markets will hold grand opening festivities for each location with live mariachis, ballet folklorico dancers, radio remotes and prize giveaways. Oct. 12 – 25745 Base Line St., San Bernardino, California; Oct. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Foundation Provides $50K To Food Banks
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets Foundation has announced that $50,000 has been donated to 25 food banks and pantries in the areas where Cardenas Markets operates. According to Feeding America, one in six Hispanic people experience food insecurity, and Latino children are more than twice as likely to face hunger as non-Latino children. “We are honored to partner with our […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops To Host Celebration, Store Renovation In Rochester, NY
Tops Friendly Markets is celebrating 25 years Oct. 11 at its 285 Upper Falls Blvd. location in the Rochester, New York, with a store reopening. This store, located in the heart of the city near The University of Rochester Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rochester Educational Opportunity Center, The Eastman School of Music and the George […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southwest
Reasor’s Celebrates Autumn With ‘Flavors Of Fall’ Promotion
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s has brought back its “Flavors of Fall” promotion, with seasonal favorites throughout every department in the store. The products will be showcased throughout all Reasor’s locations with themed signage and a special month-long ad. With football, family entertainment and upcoming fall activities including Halloween, Reasor’s is showing the products to help celebrate the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Dietitians Hosting Gluten-Free Awareness Month Events
Through October, Iowa-based Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians will host events focused on gluten-free lifestyles through a variety of programming. Events will include virtual cooking classes and store tours, as well as an in-person, gluten-free health fair at select stores. Gluten-free health fair A free health fair will be held Oct. 15 at more than […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Partners With Red Cross Disaster Relief Campaign
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations for those affected by Hurricane Ian. Through Oct. 19, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief at all locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Donation containers for cash donations will be available […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Offers Accessible, Adaptive Children’s Halloween Costumes
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is adding accessible, adaptive children’s costumes to its selection of Halloween costumes. “We aim for our stores to be a welcoming and supportive environment where every customer sees themselves reflected in our team and their needs are met in our products,” said Ryan Yarnell, seasonal décor buyer for Meijer. “So, when our customers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Awards $50K In Grants During Kansas City Showcase
Hy-Vee awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. During the pitch competition component of the event, 15 companies from around the Midwest presented to a panel of judges and more than 400 attendees. Company leaders were able […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Introduces Flexforce Employment Options
Beginning Oct. 3, select St. Louis-based Schnucks stores will offer employees a flex assignment option, allowing people to optimize their work schedules by selecting shifts and store locations that best fit their personal schedules. “At Schnucks, a primary goal is to position our employees for success, and we are excited to offer this new opportunity […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Hy-Vee Sends Disaster Fleet To Florida For Hurricane Relief
Hy-Vee has deployed its Disaster Relief Fleet to locations in Florida impacted by Hurricane Ian. Two caravans will be departing. The first caravan of Hy-Vee employees departed the morning of Sept. 30 from the Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary, located at 4150 SE Delaware in Ankeny, Iowa, in several of the company’s response vehicles. The first group […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, West
Stater Bros. Markets Promotes McNiff To COO
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has promoted Greg McNiff to chief operating officer, effective immediately. In this position, he will lead the company’s marketing, retail and distribution departments and report to CEO Pete Van Helden. In addition to his new role as COO, McNiff will remain as the company’s president and continue to serve […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Offers Mammograms For Awareness Month
Sylmar, California-based Vallarta Supermarkets has partnered with Los Altos Foods to encourage people to screen regularly for breast cancer detection by offering free mammograms at select stores during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The mammograms will be administered by Alinea Medical Imaging in mobile locations with accessible educational information. “We’re thrilled to partner with Los […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Supports Florida Hurricane Relief With $1M Donation
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $1 million to nonprofits, including the American Red Cross and United Way, supporting relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Ian. On Sept. 30, Publix is activating a company-wide donation campaign, allowing customers and employees to help those affected by the hurricane. Donations may be made in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Wakefern Announces Own Brand Supplier Summit Winners
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced the winners of its first Own Brands Supplier Innovation Summit. Held in July, the event provided an opportunity for private label manufacturers to present food and beverage products for potential inclusion in Wakefern’s private label lines, Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry. “We are incredibly proud of the teamwork […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Announces Intention To Acquire Fricks Market Stores
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets has announced its intent to acquire two Fricks Market stores, located at 401 Central Ave. in Union, Missouri, and 45 North Clark St. in Sullivan, Missouri. The Union store will remain open as Fricks Market through Oct. 23, when it will close for three days before reopening on Oct. 27 […]