Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer announced on Aug. 17 the following executive team promotions: President: Garrett S. Piklapp; Chief Retail Officer: Michael (Mike) J. McCormick; and Chief Financial Officer: Jacob (Jake) W. Moran. “Garrett and Mike have been important members of our leadership team for many years, and we are excited to have Jake join […]
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Posted inH-E-B, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Temporarily Encourages Appointments For COVID-19 Vaccinations
As more Texans roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccinations, H-E-B pharmacies encourage customers to make appointments through the online scheduler at heb.com/vaccine. Additionally, H-E-B pharmacies will accept walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations only from noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. On weekends, COVID-19 vaccinations will be by appointment only. These are temporary moves that […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Hosts Back-To-School Wellness Webinar Series For Parents
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop is hosting a free, live educational and interactive webinar series for parents of elementary and middle schoolers called Back-to-School Wellness Checklist. Taking place at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 and at noon on Aug. 26, the webinars will be led by the grocer’s team of nutrition partners, registered dietitians and pharmacists. During the webinars, Stop & Shop’s trained and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Needler’s Fresh Market Unveils Plans For Carmel Opening In August
Fresh Encounter Inc., grocery management company for Needler’s Fresh Market, will be opening its new Needler’s location at 4755 E 126th St. in Carmel, Indiana, on Aug. 20. “We appreciate the enthusiasm of shoppers in Carmel who are wanting an independent, full-service, convenient grocery store on Carmel’s east side” said Julie Needler Anderson, marketing director. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Home Page Slider, National
Aldi Hiring More Than 20K Employees, Increasing Wages
Aldi is hiring more than 20,000 new store and warehouse employees to support its continued growth across the country and prepare for the holiday season. Available positions include store associate, cashier, stocker and warehouse associate at the grocery retailer’s more than 2,100 stores and 25 warehouses across the country. Aldi will host a National Hiring […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Shelby Originals, West
Daughter Recalls Wisdom From ‘Wonderful’ Father
Renee Amen started helping out around her father’s grocery business as early as 12 years old. And she began officially working at Super A while in college. She has since risen from associate level to company controller. Asked what she thought has been the most challenging part about working with the company, “Probably dealing with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Shelby Originals, West
Middle Child Forged Own Path As Leading Physician
Dr. Daniel Amen forged a different path from his late father, Lou, and some of his siblings but inherited a similar drive to succeed – it just was in the medical field. “My dad was hard. He wasn’t home. I didn’t see him much…he was just so driven that we didn’t have as much of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food Launches Annual Pediatric Cancer Fundraising Program
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C. regional food retailer, has launched its 17th annual pediatric cancer fundraising program to support pediatric cancer research initiatives during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Giant aims to raise at least $2 million throughout the eight-week program, running from Aug. 13 to Oct. 8, from the sale of $5 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Dollar General Commits $250K To American Red Cross
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General has announced a $250,000 partnership with the American Red Cross to extend the company’s disaster relief efforts and support the nonprofit’s Disaster Responder Program. Dollar General’s extended support will help the Red Cross be prepared to serve those impacted by the more than 60,000 natural disasters and other emergencies that occur each […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fareway Hosts Celebration For New Marshalltown, Iowa Store
Fareway will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 16 for a new replacement store located at 102 West Anson St. in Marshalltown, Iowa. The new store will open before demolition of the existing store, located at the same address. The new store provides for everything customers have come to expect of […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Names 20 Companies As Quest For Texas Best Finalists
More than 800 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting more than 1,200 products ready for H-E-B’s 2021 Quest for Texas Best. From books, beignets and bottled water, to syrups, sausage and seasonings, H-E-B’s business development and sourcing managers reviewed a host of products for potential placement on store shelves. H-E-B has released the […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Matrix Announces Sale Of Sherman V. Allen Inc.’s 13 Mac’s Market Stores
Richmond, Virginia-based Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc., an independent investment bank, has advised Sherman V. Allen Inc. on the sale of its 13 “Mac’s Market” branded convenience retail stores and one commissioned agent site to Global Partners LP. The company’s stores are located in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts and sell Citgo […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Latest News, West
McCollam Leaves Retirement To Serve As Albertsons Cos. President, CFO
Sharon McCollam will be joining Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. as its new president and CFO, reporting to CEO Vivek Sankaran, effective Sept. 7. She will succeed Bob Dimond, EVP and CFO, who will be retiring and will remain with the company as an advisor through February 2022 to ensure a seamless transition. McCollam, 59, retired […]
Posted inC-Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, Whole Foods
Yesway Celebrates Opening Of Its Allsup’s Market In Slaton, Texas
Yesway, one of the country’s fastest growing convenience store chains, recently hosted the grand opening celebration of its newest Allsup’s Market, located at 1402 E Highway 84 in Slaton, Texas. This is the third Allsup’s Market concept store the company has opened since acquiring the Allsup’s Convenience Store chain in 2019. The Slaton Allsup’s Market […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Superior Grocers Names Fujimoto As New Chief Operating Officer
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has named Steve Fujimoto as its chief operating officer, effective Aug. 16. Fujimoto was VP of retail operations for the Portland Division of Albertsons in the Northwest. He led the operations of 141 stores in addition to the extensive support team to drive top sales and earnings performance in […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Foundation Donates Nearly $400K To Hunger Relief
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has distributed nearly $400,000 in grants to 143 nonprofit organizations across its 10-state footprint. The grants will support the organizations’ efforts to combat food insecurity and provide nutritional education to neighbors. A full list of organizations receiving grants can be found here. “Food Lion takes pride in being a part […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Unveils Wall To Wall Wine And Spirits Store Format
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is introducing Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits, a new division of the company focused on providing a best-in-class wine, spirits and beer selection in a modern, standalone format that enhances customer experience. The new stores will feature a large selection of wine, spirits and craft beer. The eclectic selection will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh To Open Jackson Street Store In Seattle On Aug. 12
The new Amazon Fresh store in Seattle, Washington, located at 2301 S. Jackson St., will open on Aug. 12. This will be the second Amazon Fresh store to open in the Seattle area and the first in the Central District. To celebrate the grand opening, customers can visit the store on opening day for product […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, West
Food City And Bashas’ Team Up To Challenge Arizonans
Arizona grocers Food City and Bashas’, along with Blue Clover Distillery and state celebrity chef Mark Tarbell, are on a search to find the best #HatchAtHomeAZ recipes featuring the Hatch Green Chile, which is in season now through mid-September. The chile is available at more than 100 Food City and Bashas’ stores throughout the state. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Presidente Supermarkets’ Expansion Includes New Stores And Warehouse
Miami-based Hispanic grocer Presidente Supermarkets is opening seven new stores in 2021 plus a new wholesale concept. The family owned company, founded in 1990, is led by Omar Rodriguez. The new warehouse distributors concept, Omax Plaza Wholesale, will be housed in a 100,000-square-foot building on 24 acres in Kissimmee, Florida. Together, the seven stores and Omax Plaza […]