Fareway Stores broke ground April 2 on a site at 175th Street and Highway 71 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, that will become home to a new 21,000-square-foot store, replacing the grocer’s current location. “The Spirit Lake Fareway has served the community with the best in customer service and quality since 1985. We are excited to […]
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Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B Commemorates Earth Month With Expanded Support
In commemoration of Earth Month, H-E-B has announced its 2024 Community Recycling Grant recipients and has expanded multiple environmental programs across Texas. Guided by its Our Texas, Our Future commitment, H-E-B’s mission is to increase awareness and adoption of sustainability efforts that help preserve Texas’s land, water and air, now and for generations to come. Community recycling […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Schnucks Completes Store Remodels In Evansville, IN
Schnucks has recently completed upgrades and renovations at two Evansville, Indiana-based stores: its Green River and Evansville West locations. “Schnucks has served the Evansville community for nearly 50 years, and we remain committed to offering our dedicated customers the best grocery shopping experience possible,” said Stephen Rennels, division manager. “We invite them to not only stop by to check out […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Donates $250K To Support Damar’s Expansion Plans
Meijer has donated $250,000 to Damar Services to enhance Damar Village, an affordable living community in Indianapolis designed for adults living with behavioral, developmental and intellectual disabilities. The donation will go toward the organization’s plans for expansion and improvement, which include a new multi-purpose activity center and community space with teaching kitchens and an indoor track […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Ranks Among Most Trustworthy Companies
For the third year in a row, Southeastern Grocers has been named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies. “Our dedication to our associates, customers and communities forms the cornerstone of our mission, and [this accolade] serves as a testament to our enduring commitment to integrity and excellence,” said Raymond Rhee, SEG’s chief […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Family, Southern Division Support Wildfire Relief
On March 29, The United Family and the Southern Division of Albertsons Companies presented the Amarillo Area Foundation with a check for $300,000, marking the conclusion of their Panhandle wildfire disaster relief register campaigns that ran March 8-23. The funds will go to the foundation’s Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund, helping those impacted by the wildfires. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Superior Grocers, West
New Las Vegas Store Is Superior Grocers’ First Outside CA
Extending beyond the borders of California for the first time, Superior Grocers has opened a store in Las Vegas. “This expansion represents our commitment to providing quality products and exceptional service to new customers while continuing to serve our loyal patrons in Southern California,” said CEO and President Richard Wardwell. “We are incredibly excited to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Blue Hill, Maine, Store Manager Hailed As Hannaford’s Best
Patrick Doak, who manages the Hannaford at 15 South St. in Blue Hill, Maine, has been named the grocer’s Store Manager of the Year. Doak – selected from 187 Hannaford stores throughout Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont – has nearly 30 years of experience in retail, including six with Hannaford. He played […]