The Kroger Co. has announced plans to open three new Kroger Marketplace format stores in North Texas in the communities of Fort Worth, Melissa and Plano. These locations will be the first new-build Kroger stores in North Texas since the company opened its location at 1801 North Lake Forest Drive in McKinney in 2019. Kroger has […]
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Posted inC-Store News, Association News, Northeast
NECSEMA’s Annual Trade Expo Opens March 22
Innovations in vehicle fueling and healthy food service at convenience stores take center stage March 22 at the DCU Center for the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association’s annual trade expo in Worcester, Massachusetts. “It’s an exciting and transformative time in the convenience store space, and we’re thrilled to showcase everything that the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dierberg’s, Midwest
Dierbergs Markets To Open Store March 28 In Crestwood, MO
Dierbergs Markets will celebrate the opening of a new store March 28 in Crestwood, Missouri. Beginning at 8:15 a.m., the company will host a ceremony in front of the store to commemorate the opening of its 27th location. “The Dierbergs commitment to providing excellent customer service and an extensive selection of quality products will feel familiar […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Donates $425K To AHA’s ‘Life Is Why’ Campaign
Donation generated by in-store customer donations and a company contribution Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets donated $425,000 to the American Heart Association’s “Life is Why” campaign. “Weis Markets and its customers have worked together to donate more than $2.4 million to the American Heart Association since we first partnered with the organization in 2019,” said Maria […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National
IGA Honors Excellence And Innovation Award Recipients
The Independent Grocers Alliance honored a host of members and partners from across the globe at events during The NGA Show Feb. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. IGA presented innovation awards to independent grocery retailers, manufacturing and service provider partners and licensed distribution centers, which highlighted a range of best practices and innovations, including excelling […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Food Giant, Meat Depot Unite To Open Store In Food Desert
Food Giant is set to debut a new store in the Five Points West area of Birmingham, Alabama, after a five-year supermarket hiatus for the community. The grocery chain is joining forces with Meat Depot to re-establish food security for the community by occupying the former Winn Dixie building at 2220 Bessemer Road. Both retailers are […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Begins ‘Rip It, Win It, Live It Up’ Monopoly Game
Williamsville, New York-based Tops has begun its “Rip It, Win It, Live It Up” Monopoly game. Customers have the chance to win the grand prize of either five years of free groceries or $20,000 of any gift cards the customers choose, in addition to other prizes and offers. The grocer is also offering a second […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Employees Volunteer With Nonprofits For Service Week
Throughout this week, more than 7,500 Publix employees across the company’s seven-state operating area will be volunteering at more than 200 organizations, including Keep America Beautiful affiliates, parks, zoos, gardens and other nonprofits focused on environmental sustainability. “Since our founding, Publix has been committed to being responsible citizens in our communities, and that extends to […]