Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest

Fareway Celebrates New Store Opening In Story City, IA

Fareway Stores Inc. held a ribbon cutting and grand-opening ceremony Nov. 5 for a new 10,800-square-foot store at 1550 Broad St. in Story City, Iowa, that fills the void left after the town’s previous grocery store closed in August 2021. “Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high quality products and unmatched service. Fareway values […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West

Town & Country Markets Showcases Remodeled Store In Poulsbo, WA

Town & Country Markets has completed the refresh of its store in Poulsbo, Washington, showcasing a new fresh prep counter, community kitchen and opening of its third Field House market-to-table restaurant location. Town & Country’s Poulsbo market also has a revitalized layout, responding to customer feedback and analysis of flow to enhance the shopper experience. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Guest Contributors, National

Time For Independent Grocers, Their Communities To Give Thanks For Each Other

Being the heart of the community takes on a deeper meaning at this time of year, as the fall and winter holidays traditionally center around the family table, and independent grocers bear a great responsibility in helping folks fill that table. This year, as Thanksgiving approaches, we should pause to consider our fellow Americans impacted […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast

Food City Begins Annual ‘Friends & Pets’ Holiday Food Drive

Food City has launched its seventh annual Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City’s president and CEO. “Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, West

T&T Supermarkets To Open First U.S. Store Dec. 5 In Bellevue, WA

T&T Supermarket will hold a grand opening for its flagship U.S. store Dec. 5 at The Marketplace at Factoria, 12620 SE 41st Place in Bellevue, Washington. Spanning 76,000 square feet, this will be the largest Asian supermarket in Washington, offering an assortment of authentic products, fresh produce, live seafood, an in-store kitchen and bakery and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, National

Survey Highlights How Grocery Stores Can Improve In-Store Experience

Experience agency ChangeUp has published results from a nationwide survey that highlights how grocery stores can better meet and exceed customer expectations. ChangeUp’s team of retail experts and strategists surveyed 800 grocery shoppers to explore the growing disconnect between today’s sophisticated shoppers and grocery stores. The report, “How Shoppers are Outpacing Store Evolution,” was conducted to provide retailers with critical […]