Southeastern Grocers Inc. has completed its strategic divestiture of Fresco y Más to Fresco Retail Group. The grocer will continue to own and operate Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores. “The successful sale of Fresco y Más marks an important milestone on our path forward,” said Anthony Hucker, president and CEO of Southeastern Grocers. “As […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Northeast
Tops Unveils Expanded Specialty Pharmacy Program
Tops Friendly Markets has launched a specialty pharmacy program to provide more convenient and personalized care for customers living with chronic and complex medical conditions. The Tops Markets Specialty Pharmacy Program will allow them to access specialty medications at the pharmacy. Specialty medications include those that can be complex to administer, have a high cost […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Appoints Nicole D’Amour Schneider As SVP
As Big Y Foods’ recently appointed SVP of retail operations and customer experience, Nicole D’Amour Schneider has assumed responsibility for the chain’s retail division, namely Big Y Supermarkets, Big Y Express gas and convenience stores and Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors. A third-generation D’Amour family member, she also oversees the Big Y Pharmacy […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, Northeast
Foodtown Of Bushwick Holds Grand Opening In Brooklyn, NY
Allegiance Retail Services opened a Foodtown banner store Jan. 12 at 54 Noll Street in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, New York. Owned by co-op member Shady Widdi, the 15,000-square-foot supermarket is positioned as a key player in the community’s ongoing renaissance. Joseph Fantozzi, COO and president of Allegiance Retail Services and Foodtown, said developers […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Market Partners To Help Emerging Local Brands
Fresh Thyme Market, a community-focused grocer, is the first grocery partner of Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made Retail Access Program. This partnership, combined with other community efforts, helps Fresh Thyme Market expand its local assortment on shelves and gives back to the communities it serves. Through the partnership with nonprofit Naturally Chicago, Fresh Thyme Market curates […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Finding New Ways To Fight Hunger Through Summit
Publix long has been working to alleviate hunger in the communities it serves. That effort reached a new level in early 2023, when the company hosted a Hunger Summit at its Lakeland, Florida headquarters. Executives from 35 Feeding America member food banks in the Publix operating area attended, along with state and federal officials. Company […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Opening New Supermarket In Bethesda, MD
The new supermarket Giant Food is opening Jan. 26 at 5320 Zenith Overlook in Bethesda, Maryland, will replace a nearby location and include a pharmacy, Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe and Ben’s Chili Bowl. Other amenities of the Bethesda Giant Food include full-service meat and seafood departments, an expanded gourmet cheese selection, extensive prepared food offerings, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Coborn's, Northeast
Persons To Follow Curci At Helm Of Northeast Grocery
John Persons, Northeast Grocery Inc.’s chief operating officer, has been named by the board of directors to succeed the retiring Frank Curci as CEO of the company, effective Feb. 26. Headquartered in Schenectady, New York, NGI is the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets. “The 43 years I have spent in […]