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 […]
Category: Store News
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 […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Helps Small Businesses During Summit In Kansas City
Hy-Vee hosted more than 400 attendees during its Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Business Summit for small business owners at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The event featured an expo that offered resources for small businesses, learning opportunities through presentations and panel discussions and the chance to discover local brands. One component of the summit involved a […]
Posted inC-Store News, National
Report: C-Stores Gaining Competitive Edge With Fresh Food Offerings
Convenience store operators are successfully driving traffic, sales and loyalty by continuing to upscale their freshly prepared food offerings. In advance of the NACS Show 2024 to be held in Las Vegas Oct. 8-10, Acosta Group is sharing the results of its recent Freshly Prepared Foods Shopper Insights Study, conducted with its propriety shopper community. “With 27 percent of c-store […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets To Purchase 2 Sunnyway Food Stores In PA
Weis Markets has entered into an agreement to purchase certain assets of Sunnyway Foods Stores’ supermarkets at 49 Warm Spring Road in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and 212 N. Antrim Way in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. “Sunnyway Foods, the Martin family and its associates are known for their service and dedication to their communities,” said Jonathan Weis, Weis Markets’ chairman and CEO. “As a […]