Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has named the recipients of its 2024 George W. Jenkins Award and 2024 President’s Award. These retail and support leaders were recognized at this year’s annual Publix retail operations conference in Orlando, Florida. George W. Jenkins Award The George W. Jenkins Award is named after Publix’s founder. Recipients of this […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National
NGA Foundation Shares Topic For Student Case Study Competition
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 […]
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 inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Distributes Gift Cards To Rewards Members
Southeastern Grocers Inc. distributed $50,000 in gift cards, as well as free private label products, at five stores in the Southeast to thank customers for participating in its rewards program. The first 100 customers who arrived at each of the designated Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie locations received a $100 gift card and reusable tote bag […]
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 inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Celebrates New Location In Louisville, KY
The Fresh Market held a grand opening Dec. 5 for its second store in Louisville, Kentucky. The location, the fresh-food specialty retailer’s 165th overall, offers an elevated shopping environment featuring an extensive selection of fresh, local, organic and specialty items. The celebration kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 a.m., with the first 500 customers […]
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. […]