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 […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

SEG Encourages Shoppers To Prep For Hurricane Season

Southeastern Grocers (SEG) is encouraging customers to get ready during National Hurricane Preparedness Week as early predictions call for a record-breaking Atlantic season, which begins June 1. In anticipation, the SEG Gives Foundation has donated $250,000, as well as bottled water and shelf-stable snacks, to the American Red Cross. The donation will ensure the organization […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, West

Heritage Grocers Group COO Talks Trajectory Of Cardenas Markets

The Shelby Report recently caught up with Prabash Coswatte, COO of Heritage Grocers Group (Cardenas Markets), to talk about the changing face of Hispanic grocery stores in Southern California. Can you share a little history on Cardenas Markets and how long the stores have been operating in SoCal? “In 1981, Jesus Cardenas Sr. and his […]