Minster, Ohio-based hometown grocery store, Wagner’s IGA, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2022. The celebration also marks an important transition as former owner Wally Wagner Jr. will be retiring in the near future, with new owner Leo Braido taking over operations for the Minster store, as well as two other IGAs previously owned by Wagner. All three […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Named To Forbes’ Best Employers For Veterans List
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has been named to Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans. The list was determined through an independent survey by Statista, a statistics portal and industry ranking provider, that included about 7,000 American veterans working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. Participants were asked to give their […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Offers Online Holiday Pre-Ordering
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market is giving customers the option of pre-ordering holiday items on its website. Customers can reserve holiday turkeys, meats, fully prepared meals and arranged party trays. Pre-orders close on Nov. 21 and will resume Dec. 6-21. Stores will be open from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Thanksgiving Day; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Christmas Eve; […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Eatwell Market By Schnucks To Open In Chesterfield, MO
Schnuck Markets has announced the future opening of Eatwell Market by Schnucks in Chesterfield, Missouri. Located at 220 THF Blvd., the 30,000-square-foot store is expected to debut in spring 2023. Along with local offerings, the store will emphasize natural and organic foods, as well as community events. “We are excited to introduce Eatwell Market by Schnucks […]
Posted inFood Lion, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Opens Liquor Store In Hopkinsville, KY
North Carolina-based Food Lion has opened a liquor store adjacent to its grocery store Nov. 9 at 4305 Canton Pike in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The liquor store will be open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. “I’m excited to open this new store in Hopkinsville and offer our neighbors a wide […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Court Restraining Order
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has denied the request by the California, Illinois and District of Columbia attorneys general for a temporary restraining order against the company’s previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend, originally scheduled to be paid on Nov. 7. Albertsons Cos. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops To Honor Veterans With Holiday Grocery Discount
For the 10th year, Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets will offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11 percent discount off of their grocery bills for Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, customers should present proof of service that they, or an immediate family member are a U.S. veteran, active duty, reserve or retired military […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Will Open Rancho Cordova Store Nov. 11
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store at 6:45 a.m. on Nov. 11 at 10846 Bear Hollow Drive in Rancho Cordova, California. “We are thrilled to welcome Sprouts to Rancho Cordova’s new Stone Creek Village shopping center,” said Donald Terry, mayor. “Sprouts’ well-known reputation for being both a grocery store that specializes in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Market Profile, West
Dehoff’s Markets Marks 50 Years Of Service To Redwood City, CA
Dehoff’s Markets celebrated its 50th anniversary on Oct. 15, with the store’s original location in Redwood City, California, still thriving under family ownership. However, the Dehoffs’ history of entrepreneurship in the Northern California community stretches much farther back than 1972. Emil Dehoff immigrated to the U.S. from Germany after serving in World War I. According […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
Sprouts Farmers Market To Open Location In San Antonio, TX
Sprouts Farmers Market will open its new store Nov. 11 at 9702 State Highway 151 in San Antonio, Texas. A ribbon cutting will take place the morning of Nov. 11 at 6:45 a.m. with Dr. Rocha-Garcia, councilwoman. The doors to the store will open at 7 a.m. Sprouts’ grand opening weekend events From Nov. 11-13, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks, Salvation Army Renew Holiday Partnership Campaign
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets is continuing its partnership with The Salvation Army during the upcoming holiday season. Through Nov. 23, customers can donate to The Salvation Army by choosing to “round up” their purchases to the nearest dollar. Customers who use self-checkouts can choose a $1, $3 or $5 “scan and give” option. Members also can donate […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Ralphs Shares Southern California’s Favorite Side Dishes
Los Angeles-based Ralphs Grocery Company shared its customers’ favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, ahead of one of the largest food holidays of the year. “We know families and friends make memories over food across many holidays,” said Sunny Reelhorn Parr, director of corporate affairs. “At Thanksgiving, we see so many customers seeking out ingredients to make meals […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Kroger Delivery Expands To San Antonio, Oklahoma City
The Kroger Co. recently hosted an employee celebration and ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of its new facilities in San Antonio, Texas, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Serving as a last-mile cross-dock location, the locations will operate as an extension of the regional fulfillment center in Dallas, Texas, offering Kroger Delivery services to more Texas […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast
Food Lion Offers Grocery Discount For Veterans Day
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion will offer a 10 percent discount on Nov. 11 to all active-duty military and veterans to show appreciation for those who are serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. “During this annual federal holiday, we extend this savings to our active-duty military and veterans as a way to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co. To Host Veteran Career Expo Event, Nov. 10
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced a virtual veteran and military family career expo event scheduled for Nov. 10. “Kroger is immensely grateful for our nation’s veterans, service members and military families, and we continue to honor our heroes by offering a meaningful career for those who have served, including military families and beyond,” said Tim […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Prepares For Thanksgiving, Black Friday
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market is preparing for the Thanksgiving and Black Friday with new food options and coupons. The food retailer is offering recipes and several heat-and-eat meals for Thanksgiving. The meals will come in free reusable thermal boxes and can be ordered in advance in the retailer’s stores for pickup through Nov. […]
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Winn-Dixie Donates $366K To American Cancer Society Campaign
Jacksonville, Florida-based Winn-Dixie has donated $366,000 to the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” campaign to raise funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. This donation was possible through contributions from customers and employees during the grocer’s community donation program held in stores throughout Alabama, Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle, as […]
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Homeland Grocery Stores Names Criscione As President, CEO
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners. “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Merger Restraint
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the attorney general of Washington has been granted a temporary restraining order by a commissioner assistant to the judge. The TRO restrains the company from paying the previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend, scheduled to be paid on Nov. 7. The order enables the court to consider […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Named Forbes’ Best In State For Fourth Year
For the fourth year in a row, Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has been named a Forbes’ “Best-In-State Employer” for 2022. Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State companies have been identified across all industries based upon an independent, anonymous survey of workers who recommend their employers for the award. According to Forbes, employees are asked to rate their willingness […]