Rouses Markets has shared several key executive promotions and new hires, reinforcing its commitment to leadership excellence and continued growth across Louisiana. James Breuhl has been promoted to the newly created position of SVP of merchandising at Rouses. Breuhl has a long history with the company, having started as a market manager in 2006. He […]
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Posted inHarps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps Appoints Tackett, Taylor To Key Leadership Roles
Harps Food Stores Inc. has announced strategic leadership changes with the appointments of Jim Bob Tackett as the new VP of store systems and John Taylor as the new member of the executive committee. These appointments were made following the retirement of Mike Thurow, who served as the SVP of store systems and CIO for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Tony’s Fresh Market To Host Grand Reopening In Waukegan, IL
Tony’s Fresh Market will hold a grand reopening Aug. 28 for its store at 1700 N. Lewis Ave. in Waukegan, Illinois. The first 100 customers to enter the store will receive a $50 Tony’s Fresh Market gift card. Five shoppers will also win a “surprise and delight” gift throughout the day. In celebration of the store’s grand […]
Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s Plans For New Grocery, Liquor Site In Plymouth, MN
Coborn’s Inc. will build a prototype grocery and liquor store as part of “The Boulevard,” a new development in Plymouth, Minnesota. The project, in partnership with developers Roers Companies and Scannell Properties, marks Coborn’s debut in the Plymouth market. Located off Interstate 494 and Bass Lake Road, the 75-acre planned unit development will feature upward of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Home Of Cash Saver, Castle Retail Group Aims To Be Memphis’ Low-Price Leader
Castle Retail Group operates five grocery stores, all within the city limits of Memphis. Three of the locations operate under the Cash Saver banner. Ranging in size from 30,000 to 69,000 square feet, they operate as a cost plus-10-percent deep-discount price format. CRG also owns two smaller footprint neighborhood stores. High Point Grocery, which opened in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
ShopRite of Yardley Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Caper Carts Launch
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 […]
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 […]