The NGA Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the National Grocers Association, has shared the topic for the 2025 Student Case Study Competition, which will be held during the 2025 NGA Show. For “A Path to Sustainable Success,” student teams will develop action plans for how the participating retailer, Colorado-based Clark’s Market, can minimize its environmental […]
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Big Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Guest Contributors, Harris Teeter, Northeast, The Kroger Co.
Opportunity For Independent Grocers Abounds In Urban, Diverse Northeast
by Diana Leza Sheehan / founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The grocery retail landscape in the Northeast United States is dynamic and multifaceted, characterized by a complex mix of regional players and national competitors. From the bustling urban centers of Boston, New York and Philadelphia to the quaint coastal towns of Maine and Maryland, the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets To Celebrate Remodeled ShopRite In Brookfield, CT
Cingari Family Markets has debuted its renovated ShopRite at 143 Federal Road in Brookfield, Connecticut. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Dec. 9 will mark the culmination of months of work on the store, which remained open during the remodeling. The public is invited to join the celebration – which will include local officials, community […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Foxtrot Café & Market Prepares To Reopen Store In Chicago
Foxtrot Café & Market, an upscale modern corner store, will reopen its fifth location Dec. 5 at 401 N Wells St. in Chicago. To celebrate the grand opening, the café will offer free drip coffee to all visitors from 6-10 a.m. on Dec. 5 and a free Barbet premium sparkling water with any purchase Dec. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Promotes Several Executives
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted several executives to new positions in the company. Doug Becker, previously director of meat merchandising, has been promoted to VP of fresh merchandising, while Angela Charnosky, senior director of enterprise services, has been named VP of enterprise services. Becker has more than 40 years of store-level and merchandising management experience. […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Unveils Growth Plans For Greater Austin Area
Continuing its investment in the greater Austin, Texas, area, H-E-B plans to build new stores, renovate older locations and support community initiatives, including efforts to build affordable housing. In East Austin, the retailer has plans for a new store at McKinney Falls Parkway and William Cannon. To help spur additional development, the effort is aligned […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
Childcare Initiatives In San Antonio Get $1M Boost From H-E-B
H-E-B has made a $1 million donation to support five nonprofits working to make childcare more affordable and accessible for families in San Antonio, Texas. Funding for the commitment – which supports programming that focuses on after-school care, early childhood education and other related services – came from H-E-B and the H-E-B Tournament of Champions […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, The Kroger Co., West
Heritage Grocers Group Taps Monford As Next Chairman, CEO
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group has named Suzy Monford as chairman and CEO. Monford, who most recently served as CEO of Food Sport International, a global consultancy that advises retailers on financial and impact value creation, has more than 25 years of experience and a record of leadership and innovation at industry-leading food retailers. Heritage […]