Posted inIndependent Store News, Bravo Supermarkets, Southwest

Central Market Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market has sourced a collection of Hispanic-owned brands and products for its annual “Really Into Comida” food and heritage event. The celebration will take place from Sept. 14-Oct. 11 at these Central Market locations: Austin North Lamar, Austin Westgate, Dallas Lovers Lane, Dallas Midway, Preston Royal, Fort […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Donates $340K To School Programs

Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers has donated $340,000 to aid more than 420 public schools, supporting teachers, staff and students during the school year. A three-week community donation program was held in all Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores. The grocer’s customers and employees across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi contributed by rounding up […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, West

New Seasons Market Named Best Oregon-Based Employer

Forbes Magazine has ranked New Seasons Market as the No. 1 Oregon-based employer and retailer, as noted in a market research study conducted with Statista. The ranking, which was compiled by surveying 70,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 500 employees, also noted Fremont, California-based Lam Research and Issaquah, Washington-based Costco Wholesale as the top employers in Oregon. “Amidst so […]

Posted inCoborn's, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest

Coborn’s Joins CEO Action For Diversity, Inclusion Coalition

St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s has announced that Chris Coborn, chairman and CEO, has joined the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion coalition. The organization is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to drive action and change in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. By signing this commitment, the grocer’s joins a partnership of more […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest

The United Family Donates $500K Through Charity Classic

Lubbock, Texas-based The United Family and its vendor partners have raised $500,000 for nonprofits through its Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which took place on Aug. 28-29. Before the annual dinner on Aug. 28, checks were presented to 27 organizations. Since its inception, The United Family’s JPCC golf tournament has raised more than $5.5 […]

Posted inStater Bros. Markets, Corporate Store News, Executive News, West

Stater Bros. Markets Names Calvin As SVP, CMO

San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has appointed Rebecca Calvin as SVP and CMO, due to the upcoming retirement of Dennis McIntyre. Calvin will begin her role on Sept. 26, reporting to Pete Van Helden, CEO. She will also serve on the company’s executive leadership team. Calvin will lead the company’s marketing efforts which include the […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Merchandising News, Midwest

Meijer Expands General Merchandise, Apparel Supplier Event

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has begun seeking submissions from local and diverse-owned businesses for its Supplier Diversity event focusing on general merchandise and apparel. Vendors must provide video submissions, describing their brand and products, by Sept. 18 to be considered for the virtual event this fall.   “While we’ve made great strides to ensure our vendors represent our […]