St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has announced the appointment of Keri Jones, former CEO of Christopher & Banks, to its board of directors. Jones began her role on May 24. “As our organization continues to expand, we acknowledge Keri’s comprehensive and extensive retail experience and welcome her insight to our board,” said Chris Coborn, chairman […]
Category: Store News
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Major Grocery Retailers Named On Axios-Harris Poll 100
Grocery stores are riding reputational highs two years after the start of COVID-19 – with regional chains in particular being recognized for weathering the supply-chain storm. At the same time, the pandemic-era halo many industries enjoyed are beginning to normalize. Those are among the insights of the Axios-Harris Poll 100, an annual ranking of the […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southwest
Buc-ee’s To Host Groundbreaking Ceremony June 7 In Johnstown, CO
Buc-ee’s will break ground on a new travel center June 7 in Johnstown, Colorado. The start of construction will be dedicated with a ceremony attended by local leaders. Located at 5201 Nugget Road, this location will be the first travel center in Colorado. It will occupy 74,000 square feet and offer 116 fueling positions just outside its store […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Krueger VP Of Team Experience
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has named Jennifer Heinzen Krueger as VP of team experience, effective May 30. Krueger replaces Matt Lutcavage who is pursuing a new opportunity outside of the company. As VP of team experience, Krueger will lead a human resources team focused on fostering a culture of care and innovation and delivering an enhanced […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Names Committee Co-Chairs For Buffalo 5/14 Survivors’ Fund
Tops Markets and the National Compassion Fund, the nonprofit that distributes charitable contributions in the aftermath of mass casualty crimes, have named the co-chairs of the Buffalo-community Steering Committee. This group will be led by Mark Blue, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Lackawanna and president of the Buffalo NAACP, and Paul Vukelic, president and […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods, Kwik Trip Launch Gas Rewards Program
Skogen’s Festival Foods and Kwik Trip launched a Wisconsin statewide fuel savings partnership May 25. “We’re always looking for ways to bring value to our guests, so when presented the opportunity to partner with another Wisconsin business to do that, it was a no-brainer for us,” said David Jackson, Kwik Trip digital marketing and loyalty […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B To Provide Community Support In Response To Texas Tragedy
H-E-B will support its Texas community with a donation campaign through in-store and online grocery orders. On May 24, a shooter descended upon an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, taking more than 20 lives. As a member of the community, H-E-B stated that it is committed to support its partners and neighbors who have been […]
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Tops Promotes Grimes To Store Manager
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, has promoted Ken Grimes to store manager at its location in Canton, Pennsylvania. Grimes was formerly the assistant store manager of the Tops in Big Flats, New York. He started his career in the grocery business in 1990 and has held several positions over the […]