Topco Associates LLC has appointed Manard Lagasse as the organization’s EVP and chief operating officer. Lagasse will assume overall responsibility for several of Topco’s programs, including center store, fresh and the indirect spend programs. In addition, he will oversee Topco’s member development, commodities, supply chain and quality assurance areas. “Manard brings a wealth of experience to our […]
Category: Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Promotes Gleeson To COO
Weis Markets has promoted Bob Gleeson to chief operating officer of the company, where he will oversee its merchandising, marketing, advertising, store operations, information technology, asset protection and pharmacy departments. He also will have oversight of the supply chain departments, including distribution, transportation and manufacturing. He will continue to report to Jonathan H. Weis, chairman, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open First Kentucky Store
BJ’s Wholesale Club is preparing to open its first store in Kentucky on Jan. 31 at 4807 Outer Loop, Louisville. The store, which will also mark the retailer’s 250th location in the U.S., will have a BJ’s Gas location. “Our growth is the result of delivering unbeatable value and convenience to families for more than […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee Revives Market Grille Restaurants With New Food Offerings
Hy-Vee Inc. is transitioning all of its in-store restaurants to Hy-Vee Market Grille locations, with new menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beginning Feb. 4, all Hy-Vee restaurants will feature the new breakfast offerings. The new menus for lunch and dinner will roll out throughout February. The transition will happen in phases, after which Hy-Vee […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dierberg’s, Midwest
Dierbergs Markets Expands Delivery Options With Uber Eats
Missouri-based Dierbergs Markets has begun a new partnership with Uber Eats, further expanding its delivery options. The collaboration makes Dierbergs’ groceries, pantry staples and ready-to-eat meals available through the Uber Eats platform. In addition to partnerships with DoorDash and Shipt, customers can browse a wide selection of Dierbergs’ offerings through the Uber Eats app or […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Sprouts Farmers Market Prepares To Open New Store In St. Johns, FL
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new location Jan. 31 at 120 Shops Blvd. in St. Johns, Florida, marking its first store opening of 2025. “St. Johns County is the healthiest county in Florida, as published by the U.S. News & World Report in 2024. So it makes sense for Sprouts Farmers Market to open […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Launches Annual Check Out Hunger Campaign
Tops Friendly Markets has launched its annual Check Out Hunger campaign, taking place in all stores through Feb. 8. Since its inception in 2004, the effort has raised nearly $6.5 million for participating food banks, making an impact in the fight against food insecurity. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, among households with children, 17.9 percent […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Donates $1M, Sends Supplies For California Wildfire Relief
As wildfires continue to spread throughout the greater Los Angeles area, H‑E‑B has mobilized to provide aid that will support residents and nonprofits responding in impacted communities, including a donation of $1 million and truckloads of supplies. Since the fires began, H-E-B has sought ways to help with critical outreach. From Jan. 13-17, H-E-B sent […]