Walmart is celebrating the grand opening of its new supercenter in Cypress, Texas — the company’s first ground-up site in four years and the first new-construction “Store of the Future” in the U.S. This milestone marks a step forward in Walmart’s plan to build or convert more than 150 stores over the next several years […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, News
IGA Adds Winkler Wholesale Grocers As New Partner
Winkler Wholesale Grocers Inc. has joined the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) as a licensed distribution center (LDC). As an official member of the network, Winkler is licensed to distribute IGA exclusive brand products to independent grocery stores across its service region and has access to the full suite of IGA programs in support of their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer To Hold ‘Inside The Ropes’ Contest At LPGA Classic
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will hold a new contest for a chance to win an “Inside the Ropes” experience. The public is invited to submit a 400-word essay sharing why their father or positive role model deserves an exclusive “Inside the Ropes” experience at the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic. The essay should […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Reveals Winners For Excellence In Education Awards
H-E-B announced the statewide winners May 4 for the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during a ceremony in Austin with hundreds of educators and community leaders. Admiral William H. McRaven, a retired four-star admiral and former Chancellor of the University of the Texas System, gave the keynote address and helped distribute awards to the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Debuts New Store In Huntsville, AL
Food City opened a new 54,000-square-foot store April 30 in Huntsville, Alabama, the second of six locations planned for that market. “Our Owens Cross Roads store opened last fall and has been very well received,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and CEO. “We’re excited to open our second location on Old Gurley Road, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Celebrates Grand Opening In Boca Raton, FL
Publix opened a new supermarket May 1 at 19595 S. State Road 7 in Boca Raton, Florida. The 33,679-square-foot store features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We look forward to introducing [customers] to an array of new offerings and providing […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Save Mart Reopens Supermarket in Modesto, CA
Save Mart, a part of The Save Mart Companies, celebrated the April 30 grand reopening of its store at 801 Oakdale Road in Modesto, California. The festivities included a Supermarket Sweeps charity challenge between Modesto’s police and fire departments, an in-store mural creation and a naming contest for Save Mart’s classic parade go-kart. Shoppers were treated […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, Northeast
Family-Owned Caraluzzi’s Markets Continues To Nurture Reputation For Fresh
Mark Caraluzzi is president and CEO of Caraluzzi’s Markets, a family-owned operator of four food stores in Connecticut – Bethel, Georgetown (Wilton), Newtown and Danbury. Caraluzzi is a member of the third generation of ownership of the company, which celebrated its 75th anniversary last year. His grandfather, Anthony Caraluzzi Sr., bought Bethel Fruit & Vegetable […]