Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West

Vallarta Supermarkets Celebrates Store Opening In Colton, CA

Vallarta Supermarkets will open a new 43,931-square-foot store June 4 at 1250 Washington St. in Colton, California. The location, which has created numerous new job opportunities, will feature the full suite of Vallarta’s signature departments, each of which reflects and celebrates the traditions and tastes of Latin America. The store boasts a modern store design […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West

El Rancho Supermercado Launches ‘Super Gangas’ Price Reduction Campaign

Heritage Grocers Group’s Texas-based El Rancho Supermercado banner has launched “Super Gangas” (Super Bargains), a campaign of price reductions on thousands of frequently purchased items available to all shoppers. “Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we’re excited to invest to support them, and to launch our first major media campaign,” […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, News, Southeast

Fresh Value Promotes Stanley To CEO

Fresh Value, a privately owned regional grocery chain based in Birmingham, Alabama, has promoted Terry Stanley to CEO. Stanley had served as chief operating officer since 2022, leading the company through strategic expansion and navigating complex industry headwinds. His promotion formalizes the leadership role he had already been executing, according to Gerry D’Alessandro, chairman and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks Markets Named A U.S. Best Managed Company For 4th Year

Schnuck Markets has been recognized as a 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company for the fourth consecutive year, thereby receiving the “Gold Winner” designation. The program, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, distinguishes outstanding U.S. private companies. The 2025 honorees demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, commitment to their employees, financial performance […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Harps Food Stores, News, Southwest

Harps To Acquire Doc’s Food Stores In OK

Harps Food Stores Inc., has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Doc’s Food Stores Inc., an independent grocery retailer with multiple locations across Oklahoma. The stores are in the following towns: Bixby, Collinsville, Coweta, Fairview, Glenpool, Newkirk, Okmulgee, Oologah, Sapulpa and Watonga. While the timing has not been finalized, both parties anticipate completing the […]