Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Sponsoring Gaelic Athletic Association Finals

Natural Grocers will be the anchor sponsor of the 2023 U.S. Gaelic Athletic Association National Finals, set for Aug. 18-20 in Denver. The Southwest Division of the U.S. Gaelic Athletic Association and the Denver Gaels, a Gaelic Athletic Association Club founded in 1996, will host the event in Colorado for the second time in the […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Reopens Store In Daytona Beach, FL

Publix Super Markets has reopened a 46,811-square-foot store at the Shoppes of Beville Road in Daytona Beach, Florida. “We look forward to welcoming new and existing customers and providing them with premier service and quality products,” said Hannah Herring, media relations manager. The Publix store features a deli counter with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Celebrates Birthday With Promotions, Offers

To celebrate 41 years in business, Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. is showcasing products specific to its stores for its birthday.  Among the highlights: The company works with local farmers and growers to ensure the fruits and vegetables it offers are of the highest quality and freshness. Its butchers bring the counter to […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

Northeast Grocery Inc. Shares Several Executive Moves

Among several personnel moves announced June 29, New York-based Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets, has named John Persons as chief operating officer. Persons will oversee the Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets operating companies, as well as the Northeast Shared Services merchandising and marketing functions. He will […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest

Kroger Hails 10K Students As ‘Zero Heroes’

Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has named 10,310 students across America as Zero Hero award winners through its “Zero Hunger | Zero Waste” youth engagement program.  The honorees took action during the 2022-23 school year to help fight hunger and waste and advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals: Zero Hunger and Responsible Consumption and Production. […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News

Weis Markets Reaffirms Sustainable Food Retail Certification

Weis Markets has completed Ratio Institute’s Sustainable Food Retail Certification, highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of the Mid-Atlantic food retailer’s sustainability practices while identifying opportunities for more gains. The company previously gained Ratio Institute certification in 2021. Within each of the grocer’s districts, Ratio Institute conducted in-person assessment training that included store managers and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest

Schnucks Markets Continues Flexforce Employment Expansion

Schnucks Markets is expanding its Flexforce employment option to three stores in Columbia, Missouri.  They include: Schnucks Columbia, 1400 Forum Blvd., 65203; Schnucks Battle Crossing, 5410 Clark Lane, 65202; and Eatwell Market, 111 South Providence Road, 65203. This is the second Flexforce expansion for the company this year. Flexforce employees can optimize their work schedules […]