Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores has announced the July 1 death of its former Chairman and CEO Roger Collins. He began his career at Harps in December 1986, serving as VP of finance. From his initial role, Collins quickly became an integral part of shaping the future of Harps Food Stores. Under his guidance, the […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Doubles Milk Discount For SNAP Participants
Meijer is doubling the milk discount it offers SNAP-eligible participants, upping it to 40 percent off any brand or size of 1 percent or fat free milk, in its ongoing effort to increase access to healthy foods and beverages. Since the original discount was implemented in December, thanks to the retailer’s interest in USDA grant […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
The Save Mart Companies Acquired By The Jim Pattison Group
The Save Mart Companies, a Modesto, California-based grocer operating in the state and neighboring western Nevada, has been acquired by the Jim Pattison Group. The two parties have yet to publicly share details about the deal. But according to the UFCW 8-Golden State union, which was informed of the move, The Save Mart Companies “intends […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Meijer Celebrates 90th Anniversary As Family-Owned Retailer
Meijer is celebrating its 90th anniversary with more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, express locations and distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout six Midwest states operated by more than 70,000 employees. “We have built an incredible team here at Meijer that is accomplishing great things and enjoys working together, and they are the reason […]
Posted inH-E-B, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Market Profile, Southwest
H-E-B Still King, But New Grocers Spicing Up Region’s Landscape
Spanning nearly 38,000 miles, some 2.4 million people live in South Texas. While San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Laredo and Brownsville are among the largest cities, most of the towns located within this expansive region are much smaller. Grocery powerhouse H-E-B dominates the region, with a nearly 50 percent market share, according to Shelby Report data. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest
Balls Food Stores Transfers Ownership To Employees
Balls Food Stores will transfer ownership of its 25 grocery stores to the company’s employees, building on its founder’s legacy of creating a teammate-centric culture. The decision to form an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) coincides with the Kansas City-based grocer’s 100th anniversary. “My grandfather and father taught me that if you take care of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
King Kullen Names Cullen As SVP, Company Operations
King Kullen Grocery Co. Inc. has named Tracey Cullen as SVP of company operations. Cullen most recently served as King Kullen’s VP of corporate strategy and initiatives. She is the great-granddaughter of King Kullen founder Michael J. Cullen and daughter of former King Kullen Co-President Brian C. Cullen. The announcement was made by King Kullen […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Breaks Ground On Store In Rockwall, TX
H-E-B has begun construction on a 131,000-square-foot store in Rockwall, Texas, a city northeast of Dallas. It is expected to open in late 2025. The store will have expansive selections in grocery and general merchandise departments, such as produce, meat market, dairy, frozen foods, baby and seasonal. It also will offer customers handmade sushi options […]