“There’s no other supermarket in Southern California that carries the selections and the varieties that we’re able to get in Pavilions.” That’s how Wayne Heaton, VP and GM of the Pavilions banner, describes the stores’ wine and liquor offerings. He credits Phil Markert for stewarding those departments so well. “We have a very special director […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Opens Store Near UTSA’s Main Campus
H-E-B held a grand opening Aug. 6 for a store at 7330 N Loop 1604 West in San Antonio, serving communities near the University of Texas at San Antonio’s main campus. The College Park store has features such as H-E-B curbside with covered parking and home delivery, full-service pharmacy, True Texas BBQ restaurant with car-side […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Hosts Food Solutions Expo In Grand Rapids, MI
SpartanNash’s annual Food Solutions Expo brought together nearly 2,000 grocery industry leaders July 30-31 for two days of insights, discovery and networking at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The expo’s 2025 Consumer Taste Trends displays highlighted the top foods of the year, backed by flavor forecasts and consumer insights. The event also […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Tops Newsweek’s 2025 Best Retailers List
The Fresh Market has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Retailers 2025, receiving the top spot in the Specialty/Natural/Ethnic Grocers category. The ranking was published in partnership with Statista Inc. “We are honored to be recognized as a top retailer in the grocery industry by Newsweek and Statista Inc.,” said The Fresh Market […]
Posted inSouthwest, Independent Store News, Natural Grocers, News
Natural Grocers Celebrates 70th Anniversary With Freebies, Giveaways
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is celebrating its 70th anniversary Aug. 14-16 by throwing its biggest sale of the year, with 60 percent off more than 500 items, as well as holding giveaways and an anniversary sweepstakes. “As we mark our 70th anniversary, we’re proud to carry forward the vision my grandparents, Margaret and Philip Isely, began in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Prepares To Build New Store In Marion, VA
Company officials broke ground July 31 for a new 56,700-square-foot Food City on North Main Street in Marion, Virginia, that is expected to open next spring and will replace the current location in town. “We are very excited to be building a brand-new … store for the residents of Marion and Smyth County. Our company […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Brings Back Annual Register Campaign To Combat Student Hunger
Stop & Shop has brought back its third annual register campaign for its charitable giving initiative – the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program. The program works with schools to establish and support in-school food pantries to ensure kids don’t have to go to school hungry. Through Sept. 7, shoppers can donate or round […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National, West
Save Mart Breaks Ground On New Location In Manteca, CA
The Save Mart Companies broke ground July 30 on a new 52,000-square-foot Save Mart at Main Street and Atherton Drive in Manteca, California. Slated to open in late summer 2026, the store will be an anchor tenant in the Marketplace at Main Shopping Center. “With this future Save Mart store, we are proud to provide […]