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MIDWEST: Coborn’s To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 3 Newly Remodeled Stores

by Treva Bennett

Coborn’s Inc. has planned the grand reopening of three newly remodeled locations in its chain of 28 Coborn’s stores. The company recently completed significant updates at locations in New Prague, Clearwater and Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. The grand openings will include several events to celebrate each location’s newly remodeled Coborn’s. New Prague will host a ribbon […]

Posted inNonfood Items, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest

Homeland Agrees To Purchase GFF Foods In Moore, OK

by Treva Bennett

Homeland (HAC Inc.), an Oklahoma employee-owned company, has entered into an agreement to buy the GFF Foods grocery store located at 1219 N. Santa Fe Avenue in Moore, Oklahoma, from Charlie Bert, Michael Pyle and Terry Gafford. The store will be re-bannered as a Cash Saver in early April, making it the 18th low cost format […]

Posted inAssociation News, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, Nonfood Items

NGA Honors Outstanding Marketer, Outstanding Merchandiser Winners

by Treva Bennett

The Outstanding Marketer and Outstanding Merchandiser in the Creative Choice Awards, selected by the National Grocers Association (NGA), were announced during the Super Breakfast Session at the recent 2020 NGA Show in San Diego, California. Outstanding Marketer was awarded to K-VA-T Food Stores/Food City for the grand opening in Abingdon, Virginia. The event generated excitement […]

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HR & Benefits News: Coronavirus, Other Airborne Illnesses May Affect Grocers

by Treva Bennett

HR & Benefits News is a monthly column by Chris Cooley, co-founder of MyHRConcierge and SMB Benefits Advisors. With the spread of the infamous Coronavirus, grocers should be on their HR toes in order to navigate how to handle the Coronavirus as well as other illness in the workplace. The news of the Coronavirus has […]

Posted inNonfood Items, Grocery Store Equipment, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast

The St. Joe Co. To Build New Publix In Watersound, FL, Development

by Treva Bennett

The St. Joe Co. is planning to build an outdoor lifestyle town center to include a Publix Super Market and additional leasable commercial space in Watersound, Florida. The location for the proposed center, which will be called Watersound Origins Town Center, is at the entrance to the Watersound Origins community at the intersection of U.S. […]

Posted inAssociation News, Corporate Store News, Food Service News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, National, Nonfood Items, Perishables

Women Grocers Of America Presents Graff With Woman Of The Year Award

by Treva Bennett

The Women Grocers of America (WGA) recently presented the Woman of the Year Award to Jennifer Graff of Columbiana Foods/Giant Eagle. Graff began her career in the grocery industry when she was 17 and currently holds the position of perishable director. “For 30 years, Jennifer has been a tremendous leader in the grocery industry, helping […]

Posted inNonfood Items, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest

Fareway Stores President Announces 4 Officer Promotions

by Treva Bennett

Fareway Stores President and CEO Reynolds W. Cramer recently announced the promotions of four officers. Garrett S. Piklapp was named EVP/secretary/general counsel, Pat Goldsmith was named VP of facilities and projects, John Cramer was named VP of retail and Clint Jenkins was named VP of wholesale purchasing. “We are excited for these individuals to advance […]

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National Grocers Association Crowns 2020 Best Bagger

by Treva Bennett

Nicole Cote of Hannaford Supermarket in Maine defeated 22 other best baggers from across the country to claim a grand prize of $10,000 in the Feb. 24 National Grocers Association (NGA) Best Bagger Championship. The event is sponsored by PepsiCo and emceed by Akbar Gbajabiamila, co-host of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior and author of “Everyone […]

Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Southwest, Suppliers

H-E-B Issues Call For Entries In Quest For Texas Best 2020

by Treva Bennett

Now in its seventh year, H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to now include non-food items. In addition to food creators and innovators, Texas-based purveyors of apparel, beauty items, electronics and toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Southeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club Sets Grand Opening Date For Pensacola Club

by Treva Bennett

BJ’s Wholesale Club, an operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, will open its newest club in Pensacola, Florida, on Friday, March 6. To celebrate, the retailer will host a grand opening celebration from Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8. “At BJ’s, we help families save on everything they need, from […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National, Nonfood Items

Store No. 8 Moving Jet Black From Incubation Into Broader Business

by Treva Bennett

Since launching Store No. 8, Walmart’s technology incubator, three years ago, Scott Eckert, SVP of Next Generation Retail and principal of Store No. 8, says one of the company’s primary goals has been to launch new capabilities that can grow and be fueled by the Walmart engine, eventually shaping how to serve customers in the […]

Posted inDeli News, Bakery News, Frozen Food, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, International Foods, Northeast, Organic Natural, Produce News

Golden Farms Celebrates Newest Location In Philadelphia

by Shelby Team

Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc., a chain of primarily independently owned and corporate grocery stores, recently held the grand opening of its newest Golden Farms location at 6710 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia. District Representative Numa St. Louis and Key Food executives including CEO Dean Janeway, COO George Knobloch, CFO Sharon Konzelman, CIO Tammy Teague and VP […]

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NGA Presents Dory With Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award

by Treva Bennett

The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented the Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award to Rudy Dory, executive chairman at Newport Avenue Market. The award was presented the evening of Feb. 22, prior to the opening of the NGA Show in San Diego, California. “When you think of what it means to be an entrepreneur, Rudy […]

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Aldi Plans To Open Two Long Island Stores During First Half Of 2020

by Shelby Team

Aldi plans to open two new Long Island stores—one in Valley Stream and one in North Babylon—in the first half of 2020. The Valley Stream store is the retailer’s first location in Nassau County. Aldi is investing more than $5 billion to remodel 1,300 existing stores and open hundreds of new stores across the country. […]

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SpartanNash Among 2019 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For

by Treva Bennett

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, according to the National Association for Business Resources. “At SpartanNash, our family of nearly 19,000 associates is our company’s most important asset,” EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Yvonne Trupiano said. “Whether they are ‘taking food […]

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The Henry Ford, Plum Market Partner On Kitchen Experience Inside Museum

by Treva Bennett

The Henry Ford and Plum Market have officially opened a joint dining experience with a unique location inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan. This collaboration marks the first time the Plum Market team has partnered with a cultural destination.  Plum Market Kitchen @ The Henry Ford features chef-crafted, prepared foods available […]

Posted inNonfood Items, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

SpartanNash Grows Fourth Quarter Net Sales 5.3% To $2B

by Treva Bennett

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash Co. has reported financial results for its 12-week fourth quarter and 52-week fiscal year ended Dec. 28, 2019. Net sales growth of 5.3 percent, to $2 billion from $1.90 billion in the prior year quarter, represent the 15th consecutive quarter of growth. Retail comparable store sales of 0.5 percent were positive […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Organic Natural, Produce News, Southwest

Sprouts Farmers Market to Open Mesquite, Texas, Store March 4

by Treva Bennett

Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Mesquite, Texas, at 1220 North Town East Boulevard on Wednesday, March 4. To celebrate the new store, Sprouts is giving away a classic beach cruiser to inspire one fan to get outside and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Customers can enter to win through March 3 by visiting clicking here. […]

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Fortune Names Grocers To ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’ List

by Treva Bennett

Great Place to Work has just published its 23rd annual ranking of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, the list of the best workplaces in the U.S., created in partnership with Fortune. Grocers Wegmans, Publix and Nugget Markets were included on the 2020 list. “The 100 Best show the way forward,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO […]

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Hy-Vee Explains Changes In Operation Hours, Staffing

by Treva Bennett

Hy-Vee recently released a statement concerning upcoming changes in its stores hours of operation and staffing changes. The company says it recently initiated a major companywide effort called Helpful Smile 2020, “with the goal of keeping Hy-Vee the best place to work and shop in America.” “Today, the retail grocery industry continues to evolve and […]