In honor of its 10th anniversary in August, ShopRite of Yardley, Pennsylvania, a family-owned supermarket, is planning a weeklong celebration and kicking off the festivities with the rollout of Caper Carts on Aug. 23 at the store, located at 1603 Big Oak Road. Powered by Instacart technology, the smart shopping carts allow customers to scan […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Named To 2024 PEOPLE’s Companies That Care List
Publix has been ranked No. 15 on PEOPLE’s Companies that Care list for 2024. The list highlights top U.S. companies that have succeeded in business while demonstrating outstanding respect, care and concern for their employees, communities and the environment. “We’re honored to be recognized as a company focused on taking care of others,” said Publix […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, National, Online Grocery Technology
Report: Grocers Leave Millions On Table In New Markets
New markets present exciting opportunities for independent and regional grocery retailers, but a recent report by dunnhumby, a leader in customer data science, warns that expansion can be a double-edged sword. The report, “Maximizing Brand Equity in New Markets,” reveals that grocers often leave tens or hundreds of millions a year on the table when […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, New Seasons Market, Sustainability News, West
New Seasons Market Begins Grant Initiative For Local Farmers, Ranchers
New Seasons Market has teamed up with Zero Foodprint to kick off the Restore Northwest Grant Program, providing direct financial support to local farmers and ranchers to improve sustainability. “We believe in fostering an environment where sustainability and the prosperity of our local partners go hand-in-hand,” said Athena Petty, senior manager of sustainability at New Seasons Market. “This grant […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Lowes Foods, Southeast
Lowes Foods To Debut Concord Store, Reopens Renovated Mt. Airy Site
Lowes Foods, a Carolinas-based grocer headquartered in Winston-Salem, will open a new store Aug. 29 at 2415 Herrons Nest Place NW in Concord, North Carolina. In addition to the new Concord location, Lowes Foods celebrated a renovation of its Mt. Airy, North Carolina, site. Additions to the Mt. Airy store include Lowes Foods’ originals: The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, West
Market Of Choice Expands Private Release Wine Collection
Independent, family-owned grocer Market of Choice is expanding its selection of exclusive private release wines with Place, a celebration of Oregon’s AVAs (American Viticultural Areas). The new line joins the retailer’s CommUnity Cellars, Intersect and Bubbles Project private release brands on store shelves. As its name reflects, Place wines are a tribute to the distinct terroir […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Independent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Focus On Local, First-To-Market Approach Sets Rouses Apart Along Gulf Coast
Louisiana-based Rouses Markets is one of the fastest-growing family-owned companies in the country. It also is one of the top privately held companies and largest employers along the Gulf Coast. Founded in 1960 by Anthony J. Rouse Sr., the company has expanded from its humble roots as a single store operator in Houma, Louisiana, to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Merchandising News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Lupfer As SVP, Chief Merchant
The Giant Co. has named Rebecca Lupfer as SVP and chief merchant, leading all aspects of merchandising for the company, as well as commercial planning and pricing. “With nearly 20 years of retail grocery experience spanning nearly all areas of the business, Rebecca brings a tremendous amount of expertise to the table as well as […]