Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its Aurora, Colorado, distribution center Nov. 9 with employees, families, company leadership and elected officials. The company also marked the occasion with $10,000 donations to Aurora Public Schools and the Food Bank of the Rockies. “Today’s grand opening celebrations represent a milestone in Dollar General’s history in Colorado […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Opening Nears For Harris Teeter’s Third Store In Apex, NC
Harris Teeter is preparing to debut a new store Nov. 12 at 2810 Teachey Place in Apex, North Carolina. The store will open to the public at 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting, followed by the Taste of Teeter event, featuring free food samples, live music, bar events and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. [RELATED: Harris Teeter […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Announces Death Of Former Longtime Leader
Houchens Food Group has announced the death of former President and COO James “Jimmy” Kent Nichols, on Nov. 5, 2024, 11 days after being diagnosed with glioblastoma. Nichols was born on July 10, 1959, in Clifton, Texas, and graduated from Crockett High School in Austin in 1977, according to his obituary. He got his start […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Midwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Independent Grocers Making Name For Themselves In Illinois
While established chains such as Albertsons, Kroger and Jewel-Osco continue to hold significant market share in Illinois, independent grocers are a growing segment. Armed with a passion for food, commitment to community and knack for innovation, they are reimagining the shopping experience and carving out a niche that is reshaping the way people shop. Among […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Markets Readying First Wyoming Location
Sprouts Farmers Market’s first store in Wyoming is set to open Nov. 22 at 5214 Rue Terre in Cheyenne. “Access to fresh, healthy food is a vital component of any community’s quality of life, and I’m happy to welcome Sprouts to Cheyenne,” said Mayor Patrick Collins. “Sprouts adds another grocery option for our residents and […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Begins Annual Holiday Food Bank Fundraiser
Natural Grocers has begun its annual in-store holiday fundraiser for food bank partners through Dec. 31. This campaign is in addition to the company’s ongoing “Bring Your Own Bag” program, which donates five cents per shopping trip to local food bank partners when customers bring in their own reusable bags. Commitment to community A “Commitment to Community” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Bowman’s Market Introduces Instacart’s Smart Carts
Bowman’s Market has introduced Caper Carts, Instacart’s artificial intelligence-powered smart carts, to enhance the in-store shopping experience at its store in Kaysville, Utah. The carts allow customers to scan, bag and pay for their items on the Caper Cart – streamlining the shopping process and eliminating the need to wait to check out. Caper Carts […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bozzuto's Wholesale Distribution, Northeast
Bozzuto’s Acquires Majority Stake In Roche Bros.
Bozzuto’s, one of the largest grocery suppliers in the Northeast, has acquired a majority stake in Massachusetts-based Roche Bros. grocery chain. After many decades of family ownership, Roche Bros. said the decision marks an important step in its evolution, aimed at sustaining the company’s legacy while positioning it for new opportunities. The transaction will enable the […]