Foxtrot Café & Market will reopen its eighth location Feb. 19 at 1576 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park, a neighborhood in Chicago. The grocer previously reopened five locations in the Windy City and two in Dallas. To mark the occasion, the café will offer free drip coffee from 6-11 a.m. Feb. 19. Guests also […]
Category: Store News
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
The United Family Seeking Applications For Annual Discovery Showcase
The United Family is accepting applications for its second annual Discovery Showcase, which connects the company with local and regional vendors interested in doing business together. Businesses can submit an online application for the Discovery Showcase through March 10. The United Family will evaluate applications based on product fit and readiness for the market across […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Freshtown Preps For Store Opening In Newburgh, NY
CQM Foods, an employee-owned company operating Freshtown and Peck’s banners, will open a new grocery store Feb. 21 at 59 N. Plank Road in Newburgh, New York. The Freshtown location, which has been under construction for nine months, will employ about 75 local residents. The company is a member of the Allegiance Retail Services cooperative of 140 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Holt As CFO
Heritage Grocers Group has appointed Matthew Holt as CFO. Reporting to Chairman and CEO Suzy Monford, Holt will oversee the financial and accounting initiatives for all Heritage banner companies which include Cardenas Markets, Tony’s Fresh Market and El Rancho Supermercado. Holt succeeds Darren Karst, who assumed the role of CFO in April 2023 and retired […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, West
Los Altos Ranch Markets’ Growth In Phoenix Area Comes Via Brand Loyalty
The seven Los Altos Ranch Markets in and around Phoenix served more than 6 million customers last year. That number speaks to the affinity shoppers have for the banner, according to Prabash Coswatte, chief operating officer of Los Altos’ parent company, Heritage Grocers Group, based in Ontario, California. The first Los Altos store in Phoenix […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Harris Teeter Ranks Among Best For Customer Service
Harris Teeter has been recognized on USA Today’s list of “America’s Best Customer Service” for 2025. “Harris Teeter’s valued associates are at the heart of everything we do, and this award is a testament to their dedication and care,” said Danna Robinson, Harris Teeter’s director of corporate affairs. “We’re so proud every time we hear […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Former Longtime Wakefern Chairman Accepts FMI Honor
ShopRite of Hunterdon County President Joseph Colalillo was one of eight food industry executives FMI – The Food Industry Association honored with Executive Leadership Awards during its Midwinter Executive Conference on Marco Island, Florida. Colalillo, who served as chairman of Wakefern Food Corp. from 2005-23, received the Sidney R. Rabb Award for Statesmanship. In its […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Natural Grocers, West
Natural Grocers To Hold Celebrate Arizona Event
Natural Grocers will hold its first “Celebrate Arizona” event, taking place Feb. 14-16 at all 11 Arizona locations. In honor of Arizona Statehood Day, {N}power members will receive a free, state-themed Natural Grocers reusable bag, along with a $5 off coupon for in-store purchases. Natural Grocers expanded to Arizona in 2012, opening its Flagstaff store that July, followed by two more locations that same […]