iFresh Inc. has celebrated the opening of its first supermarket on Long Island, in Glen Cove. The grand opening was held on Jan. 19, with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and lion dance performances. Attending the celebration were Long Deng, iFresh chairman and CEO; Harvey Leibowitz, independent director and chair of the iFresh audit committee; E. Cox, […]
Category: Store News
BGC Opens Remodeled East Texas Stores, Now With Curbside Service
Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) recently hosted ribbon-cutting ceremonies following extensive remodels and upgrades at two Brookshire’s Food Store locations in Bullard and Lindale, Texas. Located in east Texas, the stores now feature online ordering with curbside pickup, along with fresh sushi and expanded full-service meat and seafood counters. One of the locations received […]
Manomet Certifies 45 Northern California Whole Foods Market Stores
Plymouth, Massachusetts-based Manomet’s Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC) program has certified 45 Whole Foods Market stores in Northern California. The GSC works with grocers to engage employees on operational sustainability strategies and to review store-level practices and equipment with an eye to increasing energy efficiency, boosting revenue and lowering costs. “Environmental stewardship is a core value […]
Parker’s Hires Prevatt As Chief Financial Officer
Parker’s recently hired Brian J. Prevatt, CPA as its new CFO, responsible for managing financial and tax strategy, asset utilization, value creation and return on capital. “An accomplished CPA, Prevatt excels at developing long-term strategic and financial plans and helping companies meet fiscal goals,” says Parker’s. Before joining the Savannah, Georgia-based c-store chain, Prevatt served […]
Members Of The Food Industry React To Government Shutdown
Some members of the food industry are offering assistance to government employees affected by the shutdown. Weis Markets, based in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, has accelerated store shipments of high-demand items purchased by customers who use SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps, to purchase groceries. Due to the government shutdown, SNAP recipients in Weis’ seven-state market […]
Big Y Opening Marlborough, Connecticut, Store Jan. 24
Big Y will celebrate the opening of a new 53,935-s.f. store located at 7 East Hampton Road Route 66 in Marlborough, Connecticut, on Jan. 24. The Springfield, Massachusetts-based retailer will host an opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m. State and community officials as well as representatives from local school districts are expected to be in attendance. As […]
FMI Applauds SCOTUS Decision To Hear SNAP Data Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Food Marketing Institute’s appeal in its case against Argus Leader Media. “We are delighted that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear our appeal in Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media,” said FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin. “It is a critically important case that will clarify […]
Aldi Opening Three Stores Across The Midwest This Month
As Aldi continues its national growth initiative, the Batavia, Illinois-based retailer is opening three Midwestern stores this month. On Jan. 10, the retailer opened a new store in Livonia, Michigan, at 29330 Schoolcraft Road. It will open two more stores on Jan. 24—one in Excelsior Springs, Missouri (2351 Vintage Drive), and one in Fairview Heights, […]
Stater Bros. Promotes Thomas To Group SVP Of Retail Operations
Stater Bros. Markets has promoted Keith Thomas to the position of group SVP–retail operations. In his new position, Thomas will continue to lead the company’s retail operations and training departments, and be responsible for overseeing the entire operations of all 172 Stater Bros. supermarkets. He also will become a member of the company’s executive management […]
Walmart To Open ‘High-Tech’ Consolidation Center In California
This July, a Walmart supply chain first is coming to Colton, California. A newly built, 340,000-s.f. consolidation center will be the first in Walmart’s supply chain to receive, sort and ship freight. The facility’s automated technology will enable three times more volume to flow throughout the center and will help Walmart deliver the right product […]
Coborn’s To Open Its Second Cash Wise Store On Jan. 23 In Bismarck
Coborn’s Inc., parent company of Cash Wise, will host the grand opening of a new Cash Wise location in Bismarck, North Dakota, on Jan. 23. The store, located at 900 NE 43rd Avenue in north Bismarck, will be the company’s second next-generation Cash Wise store. The concept includes enhanced services, an expanded assortment of products and […]
Kroger And OneView Commerce Partner On ‘Next-Gen’ POS Solution
OneView Commerce Inc., a subsidiary of OneView Group Ltd and an SaaS-based headless and serverless digital store platform, has reached an agreement with Kroger to develop what it says is a next-generation point-of-sale solution. Founded in 2011, OneView has worked with global retailers in more than 15 countries to transform traditional point of sale capabilities […]
Parker’s Hires Region Manager For Georgia, South Carolina Stores
Parker’s recently hired Jeremy Kanagy as its new region manager, leading the operations of 54 stores throughout southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina. Kanagy’s responsibilities include overseeing retail operations and supporting the company’s district managers through professional mentoring in areas ranging from leadership development to customer service. “Jeremy is a driven, experienced leader who is eager […]
Giant’s First Heirloom Market Opening Jan. 25 In Philly
Giant Food Stores will open its first Giant Heirloom Market on Jan. 25. The 9,500-s.f. store, located in Philadelphia’s Graduate Hospital neighborhood, will carry an assortment that has been specially curated for urban neighborhoods, the Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based grocer says. The small-format store’s selection is built around fresh, local, seasonal and flavor-focused foods, “everyday essentials” and […]
Walmart Offers 13 New Marketside Soups
Just in time for National Soup Month, Walmart is introducing 13 new ready-to-eat Marketside soups in stores nationwide. These grab-and-go solutions can be prepared by microwaving or reheating on the stovetop. The soups are one of a few new additions Walmart has recently made to its meal solutions lineup, including Pioneer Woman meal kits and […]
Reasor’s Again Named A Certified Healthy Business
Reasor’s has been named a Certified Healthy Business through the Certified Healthy Oklahoma program for the fourth year in a row. The program is administered by the Oklahoma Turning Point Council and the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Center for the Advancement of Wellness. This certification is granted when a business meets specific criteria for promoting health and […]
C-Store Chain Spinx Opens Largest Store Yet In Greenville, South Carolina
The Spinx Co., a Greenville, South Carolina-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 45 car washes statewide, celebrated the opening of its newest store in Greenville with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 10. Located at 619 Rutherford Street on the corner of Rutherford and Shaw Streets, the new store will […]
Target Leadership Changes Include New Food & Beverage President
Target Corp. has made a series of additional changes to its leadership team, effective Jan. 10. Stephanie Lundquist, who has served as Target’s chief HR officer since 2016, has been named president of food and beverage. In a new role for the company, Lundquist will oversee the full spectrum of all merchandising and operations for food and beverage, […]
Roche Bros. Upgrading POS Technology Across Its Store Base
Massachusetts-based grocer Roche Bros. is deploying Toshiba’s retail point-of-sale (POS) technology as a means to offer shoppers faster, more seamless transactions, according to the companies. Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions’ TCx 300 POS system and accompanying TCx displays are first being deployed in seven of Roche Bros.’ 20 stores in Massachusetts; 200 additional lanes will be […]
Ingles Joins Aetna’s Preferred Medicare Pharmacy Network
Ingles Pharmacy has joined Aetna’s Medicare network of preferred pharmacies. Aetna Medicare members with prescription drug coverage now can fill their prescriptions at preferred pharmacy copays at any Ingles Pharmacy in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. “We are excited about this new opportunity to partner with Aetna in providing quality care and cost-savings […]
