Posted inHarps Food Stores, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest

Harps Food Stores Promotes Breshears, Lee

Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has promoted two executives, Dakota Breshears and Travis Lee, to new positions.  Breshears has been promoted to VP of meat and seafood.   Breshears’ journey with Harps began in 2004, when he joined the team in Springdale. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology, he joined the Harps’ manager […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Fundraiser Supports Hunger Action Month

Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. has continued its partnership with Feeding America for a fundraiser event during Hunger Action Month.  Throughout September, customers will have the opportunity to round up their total at the register to the nearest dollar or make a donation, with all proceeds being donated to Feeding America.  One dollar […]

Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Opens Largest E-Commerce Facility In Katy, TX

H-E-B has opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center at 2102 Elrod Road in Katy, Texas, a project that expands the retailer’s technologies that drive omnichannel growth and provide a better shopping experience. At more than 100,000 square feet, it is the largest e-commerce fulfillment center for the company, coming in at twice the size of […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Corporate Store News, National

C&S To Purchase 413 Stores From Kroger, Albertsons Proposed Merger

C&S Wholesale Grocers has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 413 stores, eight distribution centers and two offices that have become available in connection with the proposed merger of The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. Subject to fulfillment of customary closing conditions, including FTC and other governmental clearance, and the completion of the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest

Hy-Vee Marks Family Meals, Hispanic Heritage Months

Hy-Vee is partnering with FMI – The Food Industry Association to celebrate National Family Meals Month in September with a focus on nutrition and building family relationships. In addition, the company is observing Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Throughout the month, Hy-Vee will recognize both occasions by providing tools and resources to […]