Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite

Price Chopper/Market 32 Purchases Five Former ShopRite Stores

To further solidify its presence in New York’s Capital Region, Price Chopper/Market 32 has finalized the purchase of the leases, store equipment and fixtures of the five former ShopRite stores in the area in an effort to expand its Market 32 banner. “Our Market 32 brand has been extremely well received, and this gives us […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Southwest

United Supermarkets Begins Loyalty Campaign Giveaway

With its “Fresher for Longer” loyalty campaign, United Supermarkets, a division of Albertsons Companies Inc., is offering its Rewards! members the opportunity to earn extra benefits with every shopping visit. In addition to earning points redeemable for free groceries and discounts on food and fuel, United Supermarkets’ customers can earn digital stamps redeemable for MasterChef Food Storage products through […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest

PFSbrands To Acquire Moser’s Foods, Enters Grocery Industry

Pro Food Systems Inc. (PFSbrands) has announced the acquisition of the Show Me Oil Co., which operates eight grocery stores and a convenience market in the Mid-Missouri area as Moser’s Foods.  PFSbrands said the move represents a significant expansion for the company, underlining its commitment to growth in the retail food sector. Moser’s, a family-owned […]

Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest

Skogen’s Festival Foods Promotes Seiler To VP, Finance

Crystal Seiler, who joined Festival Foods in 2020 as finance director, has been promoted to the company’s VP of finance, where she will play a role in constructing and leading financial strategies.  Festival Foods said Seiler has made significant contributions, including spearheading the transformation of finance and accounting functions to deliver precise and insightful financial […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast

Grocery Outlet Opens Sixth Location In Maryland

Grocery Outlet opened its first store in the Carroll County, Maryland, marketplace on Nov. 16. This marks Grocery Outlet’s sixth location in the state, joining stores in Catonsville, Edgewood, Glen Burnie, Hagerstown and Salisbury. Independent owners and operators Gregory and Amber Phelps signed a lease with Continental Realty Corporation for 22,069 square feet of space […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest

Brookshire Grocery Co. Distributes $3.6M In Employee Christmas Checks

Brookshire Grocery Co. is giving a $3.6 million investment to its employees in the form of special checks for Christmas. All employee-partners, with at least one year of uninterrupted service, will receive the equivalent of one-half week’s pay. Those with less than one year of service will receive prorated amounts. “These checks are an early […]