Convenience store owners, managers and food preparers from across Massachusetts and New Hampshire were honored recently for being the best in their industry at the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association’s annual Operator of the Year Awards. The awards were held March 21 at Bally’s Twin River in Lincoln, Rhode Island, where the […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer, WK Kellogg Co. Support Detroit Middle School Sports
Meijer and WK Kellogg Co. recently partnered to support the next generation of student athletes in the Detroit area, donating $25,000 to strengthen middle school sports programs at five schools. Through the Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger program, Great Oaks Academy, Trillium Academy, Detroit Achievement Academy, Center Line Prep and the Detroit Lions Academy each received $5,000 to enhance their athletic programs […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, Southwest
Mother, Daughters Aspire To Serve More Houston Food Deserts
Eladia Ayala has had an affinity for food since she was a young girl in Mexico in the 1970s. She started cooking early, having closely watched her mother create dishes like tamales and tacos and whip up frozen sweets. Eventually, she sold her own creations at her town’s central market on Saturdays. During the week, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
New Publix Opens In Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Publix opened its newest location May 8 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The 54,964-square-foot store is located in the Promenade Shopping Plaza at 9900 Alternate A1A. “We are excited to welcome customers to their new Publix,” said Lindsey Willis, Publix media relations manager. “We look forward to introducing them to an array of new offerings […]
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Meijer Opens New Ohio Supercenters In Austintown, Medina, Richmond Heights
Meijer opened three new 159,000-square-foot supercenters May 8 in Northeast Ohio, bringing a new shopping destination for customers in Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights. Meijer offers an expansive farm-fresh produce section featuring hundreds of USDA-certified organic items as well as a deli and meat department. Meijer supercenters also feature full-service pharmacies and general merchandise, including baby and pet […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Foodtown, News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Rahman, Zambo To New EVP Roles
Allegiance Retail Services has promoted two senior associates, Samer Rahman and Donna Zambo, to the positions of EVP, effective immediately. “These promotions reflect the continued growth of our cooperative and the expanded leadership roles of both Samer and Donna,” said Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services. “I am proud […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Walmart, West
Walmart Acquires Distribution Building In Salt Lake City, UT
Cushman & Wakefield represented Walmart Inc. in acquiring a 1,032,248-square-foot distribution building on almost 60 acres in Salt Lake City, Utah. Walmart Fulfillment Services previously was leasing the property at 990 North 6550 West on a long-term basis prior to the sale. Commonly known as the Salt Lake City Global Logistics Center, the property comprises […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens Mount Pleasant, SC Location
The Fresh Market celebrated the grand opening of its new store in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, on May 3, bringing the total number of stores for the grocer to 172. The Fresh Market’s Greater Charleston area debut proved popular for the specialty grocer, with huge crowds of guests throughout opening day. “We are extremely pleased […]