Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, Mercado Gonzalez, West

Northgate González Market Introduces Mercado González

Northgate González Market has introduced a new grocery concept store, Mercado González, at 2300 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa, California. At 70,000 square feet, Mercado González is a gastronomic adventure that takes customers on a journey through Mexican cuisine. With its concept and curated food offerings, design and art, Mercado brings the flavors, colors and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Superior Grocers, West

Superior Grocers Holds Grand Opening In Victorville, CA

Superior Grocers celebrated the grand opening of its first store in Victorville, California, on Nov. 15. Ahead of the grand opening, Superior Grocers initiated a soft opening on Nov. 1, allowing the company to acclimate to the local community, collect feedback and begin fostering relationships with the residents of Victorville. “Today is a momentous day […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, West

Heritage Grocers Group Names ‘La Catrina Más Catrina’ Winners

Heritage Grocers Group has named the winners in its La Catrina Más Catrina photo contest, the first to include customers across all of the company’s banners.  The first-place selections, who each received a $500 Visa gift card, included: Zuleima A. for Cardenas Markets; Ariana G. for El Rancho Supermercado; and  Aubry R. for Tony’s Fresh […]

Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest

Hy-Vee Holding OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit

Hy-Vee Inc.’s OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit, a networking and showcase event set for Jan. 31, will provide an opportunity to advance local minority- and women-owned companies. The Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit, which will be held at the Scott Conference Center on the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Scott campus, will feature an expo offering resources, […]

Posted inAmazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Meijer, National, Whole Foods

Study: Amazon Leads Grocery Retailers In Personalization

A special edition of dunnhumby’s Retailer Preference Index, designed to determine which retailers in the $1 trillion U.S. grocery market best personalize the customer shopping experience, finds that Amazon leads the way, followed by H-E-B in second and then Kroger. According to the inaugural report for “Leadership in Personalization,” these three retailers are at the […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West

Vallarta Supermarkets Expanding Into Salinas, CA

Vallarta Supermarkets is continuing its California expansion to Monterey County with the Nov. 15 opening of a new store at 1050 N. Davis Road in Salinas. “We are extremely excited to open our doors in Salinas,” said Lizette Gomez, director of marketing for Vallarta Supermarkets.  “This new location allows us to connect with an even […]