Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 30 for a new 21,000-square-foot store at the corner of State and Oak streets in Granger, Iowa. “Upon opening, as people enter Granger, they will be greeted by their neighborhood Fareway,” said CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We are excited to join the Granger community. We want to […]
Category: Store News
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Harris Teeter Begins Donation Campaign For Hurricane Relief Efforts
Harris Teeter has begun a customer-facing round-up campaign to support disaster relief efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Through Oct. 28, customers can round up their purchase to the nearest whole dollar at checkout to benefit the American Red Cross. One hundred percent of funds donated will go to the Red Cross, which is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National
Study: Physical Store Next Major Channel As Retail Media Evolves
As retail media evolves and outpaces all other forms of ad spending, it becomes more targeted, more effective for brands and more valuable for retailers. Acosta Group released its recent Seamless Shopper Qualitative Research Study in advance of Groceryshop, which is set for Oct. 7-9 in Las Vegas, offering insights on the importance of in-store […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
B&R Stores Names Griffin CEO; Raybould To Become Chief Strategy Officer
Lincoln, Nebraska-based B&R Stores Inc. has promoted Mark Griffin, previously president and chief operating officer, to president and CEO, effective Oct. 15. Pat Raybould, who has served as CEO for more than two decades, will transition into the role of chief strategy officer, while continuing his responsibilities as chairman of the board. In his new […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Sprouts Foundation Awards $4M To Elementary Schools, Nonprofits
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation awarded $4 million Sept. 7 to neighborhood elementary schools and local nonprofit agencies focused on nutrition, health and wellness. Sprouts employees in all 423 Sprouts locations nationwide presented checks to the local organizations in a coordinated same-day event. “Many of the organizations that received support from our foundation were nominated by our […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Market Provides 3.4M Meals To Feeding America
Fresh Thyme Market has made a donation of more than $250,000 – the equivalent of more than 2.6 million meals – to Feeding America and other local food banks throughout the Midwest. “Since day one, Fresh Thyme has proudly invested time and money as a means to foster healthier families and reduce hunger in our local communities across the Midwest,” […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Hosts Charitable Initiatives, Fundraising Events
Northgate González Market is supporting its local communities through a series of charitable initiatives taking place during September. The independent grocer recently joined forces with vendor partner Keurig Dr Pepper to assemble more than 500 care packages to uplift the spirits of children and their families fighting cancer at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Save A Lot, Southeast
Save A Lot Holds Grand Reopening In Russell Springs, KY
Save A Lot held a grand reopening Sept. 4 for its store at 238 E. Steve Warner Road in Russell Springs, Kentucky. It had been closed after a fire destroyed the store seven months ago. To celebrate the grand opening, Anchor Foods President Lori Stivers joined the Russell County Chamber of Commerce and the store […]