Skogen’s Festival Foods has named Adam Whitney to its senior leadership team as SVP of merchandising and marketing. Whitney brings leadership experience spanning the grocery, general merchandise, convenience and online channels. He has served in VP roles that encompassed merchandising and category management, financial and strategic planning, private label, store operations, loyalty and rewards, compliance […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix’s Caring Culture Begins With Hearts, Minds Of Associates
Publix was founded in 1930 in Winter Haven, Florida, by George W. Jenkins (Mr. George) on the concept of community first. Executive Chairman Todd Jones said while food is the “backbone” of the company, “we wanted to make sure that we’ll take care of our customers and our communities.” Talking with Shelby Publishing President and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford To Acquire Paradis Shop ’n Save Supermarkets
Hannaford Supermarkets has shared plans to acquire the Paradis Shop ‘n Save Supermarkets locations in Fort Kent and Madawaska, Maine. The stores are anticipated to begin operating under the Hannaford banner in spring 2024. The acquisition will mark the culmination of a long relationship between Hannaford and the Paradis family, who have served the community […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast
Kentucky New Territory For Growth Leader Publix
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named Shelby Publishing’s 2023 Growth Leader. Now operating more than 1,360 stores, the employee-owned company has opened 45 new locations this year and completed more than 100 remodels. Executive Chairman Todd Jones said Publix is averaging 40-50 new stores per year. The company has recently entered a new market, Kentucky, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Food City, Southeast
Food City EVP Operations Tacker Retires, Successor Named
Following a life-long career in the grocery industry, Ron Tacker, EVP of operations for Food City’s Knoxville division, has announced plans to retire from the company, effective March 1. “Ron has been a valuable asset to our company, the grocery industry, his colleagues and the entire Knoxville community,” said Steven C. Smith, president and CEO. “His […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Food Desert No More – Louisiana Community Embraces Rouses Store
A collaborative effort years in the making, the Rouses Markets store that opened Jan. 11 at 5909 Florida Blvd. in North Baton Rouge was hailed by elected officials and the community as a much-anticipated end to a long-recognized food desert in Louisiana’s capital city. A well-bundled crowd of hundreds started gathering in the wee morning […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
ARS Opens Bloomingdale Supermarket By Foodtown In New Jersey
Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), a member-owned supermarket co-op, has opened a Bloomingdale Supermarket by Foodtown in Bloomingdale, New Jersey. The township’s name was merged with the Foodtown banner to reflect the significance of the community in which it opened. Previously, the space was occupied by an IGA supermarket. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the 8,000-square-foot store, […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Begins Store Construction In Melissa, TX
H-E-B has begun construction on its 131,000-square-foot store in Melissa, a city north of Dallas in Collin County, Texas. The store is expected to open in 2025. The Melissa H-E-B store will be located at the corner of U.S. 75 and Highway 121. It will include a full-service pharmacy with a drive-thru and a True […]