Stater Bros. Markets has completed renovations at its extensively remodeled supermarket at 2995 Iowa Ave. in Riverside, California. When shoppers first walk in, they will notice a renovated interior with new décor, flooring and checkstands for an improved shopping experience. Popular and convenient food solutions such as fresh sushi created in-store by sushi chefs and fresh-cut fruit […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, Market Profile, Southwest
Seafood City Sets Up Shop In Sugar Land, TX
Seafood City in Sugar Land is the first Filipino-focused specialty supermarket to open in Texas. The 50,000-square-foot one-stop shop is located in the First Colony Commons shopping center in what was formerly Conn’s Furniture store. Attracting shoppers from well over a 60-mile radius, the store has quickly become a popular destination, drawing more than 3,000 […]
Posted inExecutive News, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Southwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market CEO Talks Future Of Food Retail
Jason Buechel, Whole Foods Market CEO, took part in two panel discussions – the evolving food retail landscape and the future of work – during the recent Milken Institute Global Conference 2024. A gathering of global leaders from business, finance, government and philanthropy, this year’s conference focused on the critical issues facing the world today, […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Awards To Educators, School Districts Total $480K
Six teachers, two counselors, two principals, two school districts, one early childhood facility and a public school board are among the winners of H-E-B’s 22nd annual Excellence in Education Awards, receiving a total of $480,000 in cash awards and grants. The winners were revealed during a ceremony May 5 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Hailed For Mental Health In Workplace Efforts
The Kroger Co. has been awarded the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, an upgraded rating from previous years. The Bell Seal program from Mental Health America (MHA) is a first-of-its-kind workplace certification that recognizes employers who strive to create mentally healthy workplaces for employees. “The Bell Seal certification recognizes Kroger’s unwavering dedication […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Smart & Final, West
Smart & Final Extra! Store Opens In Temecula, CA
Smart & Final has opened a new Smart & Final Extra! store April 24 at 32937 Temecula Pkwy. in Temecula, California. The 30,000-square-foot store is the first Smart & Final in Temecula and second location in the Southern Inland Empire region, joining another location in Murrieta. Shoppers will find a selection of high-quality, USDA-certified meats, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Ups Donation Goal For 10th Anniversary
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is increasing its 2023 donation goal of $1.25 million to $2 million. The retailer kicked off the effort by making a $500,000 donation May 7 at the Meijer LPGA Classic Media Day event at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. “As we […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
ARS Fundraiser Supports Foundation Fighting Blindness
Retailer-owned grocery co-op Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) is holding Night for Sight, a gala fundraiser benefiting the Foundation Fighting Blindness, on May 9. The foundation is a driving force in the global development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases. ARS has supported the foundation since 2011, after it was brought to the company’s attention […]