It’s just been a few months since Miguel González stepped away from day-to-day operations at Northgate González Market, with his brother, Jesús, succeeding him as co-president. “Jesús is smart, and he is a very hard worker and knows a lot about the business,” Miguel said. “It was my recommendation to approve Jesús as the new […]
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Detwiler’s Farm Market To Open New Store In Bradenton, FL
Detwiler’s Farm Market will open its seventh location following the renovation of a former Winn-Dixie store in the Braden River Plaza at 4502 E State Road 64 in Bradenton, Florida. The 43,000-square-foot store will feature Detwiler’s signature departments – including farm-fresh produce, high quality meats and seafood, old-fashioned deli and scratch-made bakery – while introducing […]
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H-E-B Offers Free Nature Center Admission For Texas Recycles Day
In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B is offering free admission to 18 nature centers across the state Nov. 14-16 in exchange for one recyclable plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag per person. Participating nature centers are: Border: Quinta Mazatlán and Sea Turtle Inc.; Central Texas: Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, Meadows Center for Water and […]
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1939 Group Inc. Names Bell Company’s First President
Family-owned 1939 Group Inc., the newly established holding company for Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers and Schnuck Markets, has named David Bell president. In this new role, Bell will execute the vision, direct organizational strategy and oversee day-to-day operations for the company, reporting to Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO. Bell will maintain a dual role as […]
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Schnucks Markets Taps Fourth Generation Family Member As COO
Chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets Todd Schnuck has announced that Ted Schnuck has been appointed Schnucks’ chief operating officer (COO), becoming the eighth family member and first of its fourth generation to have day-to-day operating responsibility for the company. Ted Schnuck will have oversight for the company’s strategic initiatives and daily execution of business priorities, […]
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Whole Foods Market Opens Store In Rockledge, FL
Whole Foods Market has opened a new 37,000-square-foot store at The Crossings at Viera, 2035 Viera Blvd. in Rockledge, Florida. The store’s product assortment includes more than 450 items from the Sunshine State, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards. “I am delighted to welcome the Brevard County community to our first Whole Foods Market in […]
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Northgate At 45 – Focused On Family, Faith, Fresh Opportunity
When Jesús González reflects on the story of Northgate González Market, he doesn’t talk first about sales figures or square footage. He talks about family and faith. “Two things have always guided us,” he said. “From my father, we learned hard work. From my mother, we learned faith and unity. Those are still the values […]
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Harris Teeter Expands In Southeast, Plans New Stores In Key Markets
Harris Teeter is planning several additional stores across the Southeast, including expansion into new markets. “This expansion represents an exciting chapter for Harris Teeter as we extend our reach to serve more neighbors across the Southeast,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations. “We’ve seen incredible support from our customers, and this […]