Food Marketing Institute, in partnership with Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores, introduced Feb. 22 as Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day, with the first established day to observe supermarket employees and recognize the critical role they play in the communities they serve. Team members at Associated Food Stores received 5 percent off all purchases made Feb. […]
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Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Steps Up Supplier Diversity Outreach With Second Vendor Event
Meijer will host a supplier diversity event in May, giving diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their offerings for interested Meijer merchants. After meeting with nearly 250 diverse suppliers at its first Supplier Diversity Summit in November, the retailer plans to meet with even more at its upcoming multi-day virtual event. “Supplier diversity, much […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix To Anchor Shopping Center In New Wildlight Community
Sleiman Enterprises, a Florida retail development company, will develop a Publix grocery store at the new Crossings at Wildlight shopping center in Yulee, Florida. Publix will anchor the centrally located retail center and serve as the first grocery store in the community. “At the heart of our leasing strategy is to provide our communities with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, West, Whole Foods
Amazon Fresh Store Now Open In Fullerton, California
The new Amazon Fresh grocery store in Fullerton, California, is now open to the public. It is the seventh Amazon Fresh store to open in southern California and the 10th store in the country. Amazon Fresh has introduced new ways to make grocery shopping more convenient, including the Amazon Dash Cart, which enables customers to skip […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Home Page Slider, National
Guest Column: Clean The $15 Federal Minimum Wage
by Greg Ferrara / President and CEO, National Grocers Association Many of us who have found fulfilling careers in the grocery industry can attest to the fact that it was one of the very first jobs we had. I know I can. As a fifth-generation grocer, I found the work in my family store challenging […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Gelson’s To Be Acquired By Pan Pacific International Holdings
Pan Pacific International Holdings and TPG Capital have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which PPIH will acquire Gelson’s Markets. The premier Southern California-based supermarket chain is currently owned by TPG Capital. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021 and is subject to customary closing conditions. TPG Capital is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
BGC Gives Employees Special Compensation For Efforts During Storm
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. is recognizing its employee-partners for their dedication and service to their communities while serving through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and this past week’s winter storm. It is showing its appreciation by giving gift cards and additional hourly pay to its team. This aligns with the national Food Industry Association’s earlier […]
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Hugo’s Family Marketplace Announces Park Rapids Store Management
Hugo’s Family Marketplace has hired Keith Vanderlin and Matt Forrest to be the store director and assistant store director, respectively, of the Park Rapids, Minnesota location. Vanderlin began working for Hugo’s in 2009 as the frozen manager of the East Grand Forks, Minnesota, location. He moved into the grocery manager position, second assistant manager and assistant store […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger’s Atlanta Division Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day
Kroger’s Atlanta Division joined other retailers across the country in honoring its employees on Supermarket Employee Day. FMI – The Food Industry Association designated Feb. 22 as the day to recognize and thank supermarket employees for the work they do to help feed families and enrich lives. “This nationwide event honors the hardworking associates that make […]
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Foxtrot Market Closes $42M In Series B Investment Round
Foxtrot Market, a Chicago-based corner store and café company, says it has received a $42 million Series B growth investment. The round was led by David Barber’s Almanac Insights and Monogram Capital Partners. Backers also include food and hospitality industry leaders David Chang, founder of Momofuku; Nicolas Jammet, co-founder and chief concept officer of Sweetgreen; and Walter Robb, former CEO of Whole Foods. With […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Plans New Store In Benner Township, PA
The Giant Co. has released plans for its first store in Benner Township, Pennsylvania. It will be built in a new shopping center located on the northwest corner of Paradise Road and Benner Pike. “The Giant Co. has been a proud member of the State College community for more than 30 years, and we are […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Food Lion Deepens Commitment To Advance Diversity And Inclusion
Meg Ham, president of Food Lion, has joined the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion coalition. The organization is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance this important work. In signing this commitment, Food Lion joins a partnership of more than 1,500 CEOs pledging to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace environment where associates have […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Metcalfe’s, Midwest
Metcalfe’s To Celebrate Supermarket Employee Day Feb. 22
Metcalfe’s, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, will join supermarkets and food manufacturers nationwide Feb. 22 in celebrating the first Supermarket Employee Day. FMI – The Food Industry Association has proclaimed this special day of recognition to acknowledge employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives. Metcalfe’s announced the state of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Specialty Grocery Store Green Way Markets Opens in Ridgewood, NJ
Despite the prohibitive weather conditions, Green Way Markets of Ridgewood, New Jersey, opened its doors Feb. 19. The grocery store offers organics, natural foods and gluten-free foods, as well as an expanded wine and liquor section. It also offers Rancher’s Legend beef, a steakhouse quality beef at supermarket prices, along with wild-caught seafood. The specialty […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer On Track To Complete Rollout Of Flashfood Program To All Stores
After COVID-19 caused delays in rolling out the Flashfood program to all its stores across the Midwest in 2020, Meijer is on track to complete implementation of the food waste reduction program this year. While also cutting down on in-store food waste, the initiative allows customers to purchase food nearing its sell-by date – like […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Co. To Open Urban Flagship Store In Philadelphia March 19
The Giant Co. plans to open its urban flagship store, the Riverwalk Giant, in Philadelphia on Friday, March 19. Located at 60 N. 23rd St., the two-level store is the company’s latest to open in the city. With its innovative design and curated offering, the new store celebrates the company’s love for feeding families and the […]
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SpartanNash To Celebrate Supermarket Employee Day On Feb. 22
On Feb. 22, SpartanNash will join supermarkets and food manufacturers nationwide in celebrating the first Supermarket Employee Day. FMI–The Food Industry Association has proclaimed this new holiday to recognize retail associates at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives. According to FMI, more than 40,000 individual stores sell food and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Hiring 110 For Reno Store
Sprouts Farmers Market will soon finish construction on its new store in Reno, Nevada, and will be hiring for full- and part-time positions. The 24,000-square-foot store at 299 East Plumb Lane will open on Wednesday, May 12, at 7 a.m. Details about the grand opening celebration will be announced at a later date. The healthy […]
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Reggie Beamon Named Food Lion’s Store Manager Of The Year
Reggie Beamon, store manager of the Food Lion located at 851 Washington Square Mall in Washington, North Carolina, was named Food Lion’s 2020 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager of the Year. Beamon was selected from a group of more than 1,000 store managers serving their neighbors across Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Named after one […]
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Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores to Become US Foods Chef’Store
US Foods Holding Corp. announced that effective March 1, Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores will be rebranded as US Foods Chef’Store. US Foods acquired Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores in April 2020 to accelerate growth in the cash and carry market. This change will combine the power of the US Foods brand with the assortment, pricing and […]