Albertsons Cos. has begun its Second Annual Innovation Launchpad competition as it seeks emerging brands representing food, beverage and pet products. Independent specialty and natural food brands between $2 million and $8 million in net retail sales are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to compete March 12 at the Natural Products Expo West in […]
Category: Store News
Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Southeast
Store Ops Leadership Changing At Dollar General
Dollar General Corp. has shared that Steve Sunderland has announced his intention to step down as its EVP of store operations, effective Jan. 19. Steve Deckard, EVP of growth and emerging markets, will transition to an expanded role leading store operations across Dollar General retail locations, Mi Súper Dollar General in Mexico, pOpshelf stores and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Magazine Celebrates Food, Culture Along Gulf Coast
Rouses magazine celebrates the food and culture of the Gulf Coast. The Louisiana-based grocer’s publication marked its 10th anniversary in 2023 and continues to grow in popularity. Distributed free to customers through its stores in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, each issue is imbued with a deep love of the communities served by Rouses Markets. “Food […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Guest Contributors, National
Post-Pandemic Holiday Presents Opportunity For Independent Grocers
Humans are social animals. As a species, we crave interaction with others. And the absence of connection is so emotionally crippling, we use solitary confinement as a severe criminal punishment. Children born in isolation fail to develop emotionally and physically and often are so scared they can never integrate into society as adults. And primates […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Company’s Feeding School Kids Initiative Returns
The Giant Company has announced the return of its fourth annual Feeding School Kids initiative. Through March 31, customers at Giant, Martin’s and Giant Heirloom Market stores can round up their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar or convert their choice points into a donation for their local public schools’ food programs. “When children are […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
United Family’s 28-Day Challenge Promotes Wellness
The United Family has launched 28-Day Challenge, a month of savings and prizes for shoppers beginning their wellness journeys in 2024. Through an interactive list linked to Rewards! accounts, the grocer’s health and wellness team wants to help customers set realistic goals, prioritize self-care and cultivate positive habits. “This 28-Day Challenge is all about giving […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Southeast
North Jacksonville Store Will Be BJ’s 37th In Florida
BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to open its 37th location in Florida on Jan. 12 with the debut of a store at 12884 City Center Blvd. in North Jacksonville. BJ’s offers members savings on fresh foods, produce, full-service deli items, bakery goods, household essentials, home décor and pet supplies. The North Jacksonville club will have a […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Independent Store News, Midwest
Train And Retain – Fareway Investing ‘In Our People’
By Carol Radice Throughout its many years in business, Fareway has worked hard to establish a culture that encourages and motivates employees to do well. One could say, in fact, that being an employee-focused company is a central part of Fareway’s overall store mission. According to Garrett Piklapp, president, Fareway’s people, extensive training programs and […]