The Modesto, California-based Save Mart Companies has been acquired by Kingswood Capital Management. Kingswood is an operationally-focused private equity firm based in Los Angeles, with experience in the retail sector. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Save Mart Companies is committed to sourcing a wide variety of local products across approximately 200 stores and serves communities throughout California and Northern Nevada. The company operates stores under the banners of Save Mart, Lucky California and FoodMaxx. In addition to its retail […]
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Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
BJ’s Wholesale Club Partners With DoorDash For On-Demand Delivery
Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club is partnering with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from 226 BJ’s locations across 17 states. BJ’s is the first wholesale club available on the DoorDash marketplace, providing consumers with access to home essentials and grocery needs on-demand. Its products can be purchased directly on the DoorDash app, offering members and non-members alike […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks Hosting Company-Wide Career Fair, March 31
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks Markets will host a company-wide career fair from 1-5 p.m. on March 31. The career fair will take place at stores across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and at the Schnucks Bakery Plant. The company plans to hire for a variety of positions in store locations and in their bakery plant. […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Corporate Store News, Fred Meyer, Home Page Slider, West
Fred Meyer Co. Celebrates A Century Of Service
Shelby Publishing EVP Bob Reeves recently visited Portland, Oregon, to catch up with the folks at Fred Meyer. The grocery retailer in the Pacific Northwest is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022, which is the focus of this special issue. Join us in the pages that follow as we learn how it pioneered the one-stop shop […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, National
Cognetry Labs Taps Walmart GoLocal To Empower Independent Grocers
Consumer demand continues to increase for last mile delivery services and in response to this, Walmart GoLocal and Cognetry Labs have partnered to create an integrated white label, e-commerce plus delivery solution to mid-sized and independent grocery retailers. Accessing Walmart GoLocal’s network of delivery capabilities allows Cognetry Labs’ retail clients to grow their own brand […]
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H-E-B Launches Donation Campaign For Ukraine Humanitarian Relief
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B and Central Market stores across Texas have launched an in-store donation campaign to raise funds to support Save the Children. Save the Children is an organization working to meet the urgent needs of affected children and their families in Ukraine and across the region. At checkout, customers can support Save the Children […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Balls Food Stores Makes Management Moves
Kansas City, Kansas-based Balls Food Stores and David Ball, its chairman, CEO and president, have announced five senior management changes that they say reflect the company’s commitment to employees, customers and communities. Scott Bayne has been promoted to chief operating officer. Bayne, who has more than 44 years of food industry experience, has been with […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast, Sustainability News
Publix Employees Go Green For Week Of Service
During its week of service March 20-26, more than 6,200 Publix employees across the company’s operating areas will be volunteering at over 220 state parks and nonprofit organizations focused on environmental sustainability. Launched in 2015, Publix Serves is one of the company’s community programs uniting its more than 230,000 associates in community service efforts. “Our […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Named A ‘Most Trusted Company’ By Newsweek
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has been featured as the top supermarket in the retail space in Newsweek’s list of “America’s Most Trusted Companies 2022.” Southeastern Grocers is ranked third among 32 businesses and is one of 400 U.S. companies recognized for customer and employee trust. This award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Roth’s Fresh Markets Acquires Chuck’s Produce And Street Market
Salem, Oregon-based Roth’s Fresh Markets has acquired the Vancouver, Washington retailer, Chuck’s Produce and Street Market. Chuck’s Produce and Street Market operates two locations in Vancouver’s Mill Plain and Salmon Creek communities and has built its success on a commitment to providing fresh, local food with a focus on friendly neighborhood service. Chuck’s Produce and […]
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The Fresh Market Launches First Rewards Program
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has unveiled its first rewards program called “The Ultimate Loyalty Experience.” Guests of The Fresh Market can join the company’s rewards program to “Sign up & Save,” receiving exclusive savings on products, earn rewards and can get a free slice of birthday cake during their birthday month. Available in […]
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Weee! Raises $425M In Series E Round Financing
Fremont, California-based Weee! has secured $425 million in Series E financing led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Greyhound Capital also participated in this round alongside the company’s existing investors. The capital will be used to expand Weee!’s platform offering across new and existing ethnicities, and scale grocery and food delivery services to new geographies providing more […]
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John Brooks Supermarkets Mourns Death Of Founder
John H. Brooks, founder of Albuquerque, New Mexico-based John Brooks Supermarkets, died unexpectedly March 19 at the age of 82. Currently, there are five John Brooks Supermarkets throughout New Mexico in Albuquerque, Milan, Ruidoso, Santa Fe and Socorro, providing jobs for 200 New Mexicans. John Brooks Supermarkets has always been a family business and the […]
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The Fresh Market Launches Fundraiser For Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market launched a four-week fundraising campaign where 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines to provide meals to people impacted by humanitarian, natural and community crises. WCK is providing meals to those fleeing their homes in the Ukraine. The organization has […]
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New Seasons Market To Open In Milwaukie, OR
New Seasons Market will open a new location in Milwaukie, Oregon, filling the vacant grocer space in the Milwaukie Marketplace at 10830 SE Oak St. The store is anticipated to open in fall 2023. The property is owned by an affiliate of Kimco Realty. “As New Seasons Market continues to thoughtfully grow our community, Milwaukie […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Raises $1.4M For Feeding School Kids Initiative
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co., together with its customers, has raised more than $1.4 million toward its Feeding School Kids initiative, addressing the issue of childhood hunger throughout local public school districts in the communities it serves. The total donation was announced March 16 at DuBois Area Middle School in DuBois, Pennsylvania, as the company presented the […]
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Publix Begins Donation Program To Support Ukraine Humanitarian Efforts
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix is launching a register donation program to allow customers and associates to help people affected by the Ukraine crisis. “Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine,” said Dwaine Stevens, Publix director of community relations. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to provide a way for our customers and associates to help support the […]
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Casey’s To Host ‘Here For Good’ Hiring Events, March 23-24
Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s will host two in-person hiring events at its over 2,400 stores March 23-24 with the goal of filling 5,000 positions across the 16 states where it operates. Casey’s stores will hold open interviews from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and welcome all potential applicants to come by its stores. The company is seeking […]
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The Fresh Market Voted ‘Best Supermarket In America’ By USA Today
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has been recognized by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as the “Best Supermarket in America.” A panel of 10Best local experts and contributors nominated their favorite American supermarkets based on value, selection and service. The top 10 winners were determined by popular vote over a 28-day period through the 10Best website. “We […]
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Albertsons Market Named Sponsor Of WiseChoice Foods Pizza Run
WiseChoice Foods has chosen Albertsons Market to be the title sponsor of the 2022 WisePies Pizza Run to be held May 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Albertsons Market has been a retail partner of WisePies Pizza, carrying the frozen pizza product line for nearly two years. It is operated by United Supermarkets with 95 stores […]