Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets raised more than $320,489 during its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Customers supported the CMNH campaign by purchasing a $1 Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Balloon or rounded up their bills at any participating Tops locations. One hundred percent of the proceeds collected by Tops was donated back to […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Northeast
Cingari Family ShopRite, Half Full Brewery Launch Summer Beer
Cingari Family ShopRite, the family-owned and operated Connecticut-based supermarket chain, has continued its partnership with its Stamford, Connnecticut, neighbor, Half Full Brewery, to produce a new beer for customers to enjoy this summer. Named Grade Above Pilsner, the latest entry to the Grade Above beer line is available at the Cingari’s 12 ShopRite locations in Connecticut’s Fairfield and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co. Awards $300K In Scholarships To 120 Students
Cincinatti-based The Kroger Co. Foundation has named the Kroger Scholars for the 2023-24 academic year, awarding $300,000 to 120 students. All scholars are the children of Kroger employees and receive $2,500 toward any accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational program. Launched in 2008, the Kroger Scholars Program has awarded more than $4.8 million […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Holding Maui Wildfire Fundraiser
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is holding a five-day register campaign at all 160 of its stores to raise money for those affected by the deadly wildfires in Hawaii. The roundup fundraiser, which runs through Aug. 27, encourages shoppers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the difference being donated to […]
Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
New COO Among Three Promotions At Hugo’s
Citing their knowledge and experience as key assets to the company, Grand Forks, North Dakota-based Hugo’s Family Marketplace shared several company promotions, including Allen Jackson to COO. In his new role, Jackson will be responsible for Hugo’s overall operations. He will work with the fresh directors, area directors, human resources, procurement, pricing and loss prevention. […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast
BJ’s Bringing Third Store To Volunteer State
BJ’s Wholesale Club third location in Tennessee – and its 244th nationwide – will be built in Goodlettsville, joining sites in La Vergne (opened in spring) and Mt. Juliet (coming this fall). The Goodlettsville store will have a BJ’s Gas location on-site, offering members lower fuel prices, with the opportunity to earn additional savings through BJ’s […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Donates Food, School Supplies For Students
In honor of its 100th anniversary and the start of a new school year, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. is donating 10,000 bags of food, hygiene products and school supplies to help students. Over the next two weeks, Giant and Martin’s employees will work with 36 local organizations to pack and distribute bags, providing kids […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Sprouts’ Garden Program Grows To 24 More Schools
Two dozen schools in 23 states across the U.S. will receive a new or refreshed learning garden as part of Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation’s “24 Gardens in 24 Hours in 24 Communities” contest. Launched in April to celebrate Earth Month, the three-month process drew more than 3,000 nominations from customers. A list of the 24 […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Dollar General Opens Distribution Center In Blair, NE
Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its distribution center in Blair, Nebraska, on Aug. 19 with employees, their families and elected officials. The grand opening ceremony included a donation to Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph’s Coat. The Dollar General Blair distribution center is the company’s first dual facility combining the efficiencies of traditional and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest
Hy-Vee Adds Independent Infusion Clinic In Chicago
Hy-Vee Inc. recently held a grand opening of a new Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic at 1 East Erie St., Suite 640 in Chicago. This is the second Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic to open and the first to open in the Chicago area. The infusion clinic is referral-based and will provide treatments for rheumatology, gastroenterology, pulmonary, neurology, […]
Posted inCoborn's, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s President, COO Meyer To Retire, Successor Named
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. President and COO Dave Meyer will retire, effective Dec. 31, the company has announced. David Best has been named Meyer’s successor, effective Aug. 21. He has joined the company as COO and as a member of the Coborn’s Inc. Board of Directors. Upon Meyer’s retirement at the end of the year, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Supports Wildfire Relief Efforts In Maui
The Kroger Co. will direct $100,000 in disaster relief for those affected by the wildfires in Hawaii. This support will include a $50,000 grant from The Kroger Co. Foundation and $50,000 in food donations to the Maui Food Bank, a Feeding America-affiliated food bank coordinating local relief efforts. “The devastation caused by the wildfires in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, National
Report: Independents Holding Their Own In Marketplace
The 2023 edition of the Independent Grocers Financial Study, joint research between the National Grocers Association and FMS Solutions, documents small grocers’ operational and financial performance in a continued complex marketplace. Reflecting record participation, 521 independent grocers representing about 2,000 stores shared their results for fiscal year 2022, which ran through March 31. “Independent grocers’ […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix’s Florida Store Count Grows By Two
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has continued its Florida expansion by opening two more stores – a 48,387 square-foot site at Waterleigh Village in Winter Garden and a 54,964-square-foot store at the Ramblewood Square in Coral Springs. “We are excited to welcome our customers to their new stores…and look forward to providing them with the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Local Suppliers Ready To Take LEAP With Whole Foods
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has announced the cohorts for two tracks of the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) – Early Growth and On the Verge. Launched along with the inaugural Early Growth cohort in 2022, the LEAP initiative advances Whole Foods’ core value of partnering with local suppliers for access to tailored educational […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Vendor Deadline Nears For Meijer’s Sustainability Summit
In an effort to expand its sustainable product offerings in categories storewide, Meijer will hold its second annual virtual Sustainability Summit Oct. 11-13. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company wants to engage suppliers in categories ranging from food/health/beauty and everyday essentials to pets, apparel and general merchandise. Meijer is targeting 38 different certifications on vendor products […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Stater Bros. Charities Donates $30K To Bob Hope USO
San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Charities, the philanthropic arm of Stater Bros. Markets, partnered with Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling for its Give Back program during National Military Appreciation Month. The program ran for the entire month of May, during which Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling committed to donating 25 cents per eligible product purchased to Bob Hope USO. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling donated […]
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, West
Save Mart, Lucky Stores Begin Monopoly Savings Game
Modesto, California-based Save Mart and Lucky stores have launched their “Monopoly Kick Off the Savings” collect-and-win game. Through Oct. 31, Save Mart and Lucky shoppers throughout California and Western Nevada have a chance to win prizes and money-saving offers valuing more than $25 million. “We are excited to offer our shoppers incredible savings and prizes that range in value from instant […]
Posted inAldi, Corporate Store News, Southeast
SEG Selling Banner Stores To Aldi, Fresco Retail Group
Southeastern Grocers (SEG) has entered into agreements to sell several of its banner stores – Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarkets and Fresco y Más – to Aldi and Fresco Retail Group as part of a larger divestiture. Under the proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding SEG capital stock in an all-cash transaction, which encompasses all […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Casey’s Acquiring 63 C-Stores In Kentucky, Tennessee
Ankey, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores is acquiring 63 c-stores in Kentucky and Tennessee that operate under the Minit Mart and Certified Oil banners from EG America, a subsidiary of EG Group. The companies anticipate the deal will close later this year, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Casey’s is expected to retain the impacted employees at […]