Andrew “Andy” Carloss opened Midtown Market in Paducah, Kentucky, because the idea just wouldn’t leave him alone. Carloss was born and raised in Paducah and earned his business management degree from the University of Kentucky. He took a tech job in Boston after graduation, where he was able to bunk with his sister. While there, […]
Category: Store News
Posted inFeature, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Southeast
‘Aldi Math’ Keeps Retailer Focused On Saving Customers Money
Aldi hosted a behind-the-scenes tour of its store in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta on July 17 to communicate how it can save area shoppers money – it estimates up to 40 percent – on groceries. The tour was hosted by Shaun O’Keefe, regional VP based out of the Aldi’s Jefferson, Georgia, distribution center. “What […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Shares Plans For New Philadelphia Store
The Giant Co. has shared plans for a new 50,000-square-foot store store at 701 Cathedral Road in the Andorra neighborhood of Philadelphia. “Since the opening of our first Giant in the city in 2011, we’ve been honored to be the grocery store of choice for so many customers across Philadelphia,” said John Ruane, president. “We can’t wait to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Market Of Choice To Celebrate Anniversary At Product Experience Show
Market of Choice is marking its 45th anniversary this month with the return of its Product Experience Show (PES), a celebration of food, beverage and health and wellness products. The free annual community event is set for Sept. 26 in Eugene, Oregon, where Market of Choice is headquartered. And 125 of the more than 250 Pacific […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. Searches For Local Suppliers, Vendors
Wakefern Food Corp. is hosting a summit for suppliers this fall to find the best new foods and products for its supermarket banners. Interested suppliers and vendors should be based in markets where Wakefern banners operate, and the application process for Wakefern’s Total Store Local Supplier Summit is under way. Wakefern is focused on finding […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest, Save A Lot
Save A Lot, Yellow Banana To Reopen 6 Remodeled Chicago Stores
Save A Lot and Yellow Banana, a retail grocery platform that owns and operates Save A Lot locations, are reopening six remodeled stores in different neighborhoods across Chicago. The six stores have undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations, highlighting Save A Lot’s and Yellow Banana’s commitment to provide access to fresh, affordable groceries while supporting […]
Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates 30th Anniversary With In-Store Events
Central Market, a division of H-E-B, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering customers in-store events, foodie strolls and cooking classes from Sept. 11-24. Each location across Texas will kick off the extravaganza on Sept. 11 with cake and unique customer experiences. A series of events will follow throughout the two-week celebration. Central Market also […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, National
Aldi Preparing To Hire 13K+ Store, Warehouse Employees For Holiday Season
Aldi plans to hire more than 13,000 store and warehouse employees as it prepares for the upcoming holiday season and continues adding new stores across the U.S. At a time when unemployment has increased, Aldi is growing its team of more than 49,000 employees and raising its national average hourly pay. “Whether it’s our in-store […]