Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Big Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Guest Contributors, Harris Teeter, Northeast, The Kroger Co.

Opportunity For Independent Grocers Abounds In Urban, Diverse Northeast

by Diana Leza Sheehan / founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The grocery retail landscape in the Northeast United States is dynamic and multifaceted, characterized by a complex mix of regional players and national competitors. From the bustling urban centers of Boston, New York and Philadelphia to the quaint coastal towns of Maine and Maryland, the […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Distributes Gift Cards To Rewards Members

Southeastern Grocers Inc. distributed $50,000 in gift cards, as well as free private label products, at five stores in the Southeast to thank customers for participating in its rewards program. The first 100 customers who arrived at each of the designated Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie locations received a $100 gift card and reusable tote bag […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite

Cingari Family Markets To Celebrate Remodeled ShopRite In Brookfield, CT

Cingari Family Markets has debuted its renovated ShopRite at 143 Federal Road in Brookfield, Connecticut. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Dec. 9 will mark the culmination of months of work on the store, which remained open during the remodeling. The public is invited to join the celebration – which will include local officials, community […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Celebrates New Location In Louisville, KY

The Fresh Market held a grand opening Dec. 5 for its second store in Louisville, Kentucky. The location, the fresh-food specialty retailer’s 165th overall, offers an elevated shopping environment featuring an extensive selection of fresh, local, organic and specialty items. The celebration kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 a.m., with the first 500 customers […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets

Weis Markets Promotes Several Executives

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted several executives to new positions in the company. Doug Becker, previously director of meat merchandising, has been promoted to VP of fresh merchandising, while Angela Charnosky, senior director of enterprise services, has been named VP of enterprise services. Becker has more than 40 years of store-level and merchandising management experience. […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, National, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods

Report: Health-Focused Shoppers Driving Market Trends

A new Dunnhumby report reveals the rising importance of health-focused shoppers in the U.S. grocery market. The key finding of the “Better for You (Customer), You (Brand), and You (Retailer)” report is that this group of consumers represents a $285 billion annual opportunity, comprising 33 percent of the population and driving significant market trends. Top performers […]