Austin Kollasch of Fareway Store No. 215 in Omaha defended his top spot Oct. 7 at the annual Nebraska Best Bagger Contest hosted by the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association. The competition showcased five of the state’s finest grocery baggers in two preliminary heats followed by a final round. The event drew a crowd of nearly […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Launches Pumpkins Campaign For Children’s Hospitals
Heritage Grocers Group has launched the “Pumpkins for a Purpose” campaign to raise funds for children and families receiving care at hospitals in the communities served by its banner stores. Running through Oct. 31, the initiative is designed at the “heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to our communities,” said Adam Salgado, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Awards More Than $2.6M In Grants
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $2.6 million in grants to 120 organizations as part of its Summers Without Hunger campaign, supporting community feeding partners working to prevent childhood hunger, address food insecurity and promote healthier lifestyles. Food Lion customers and participating vendors supported the annual Summers Without Hunger campaign, which provided […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, National, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Names 2025 Hometown Heroes Program Winners
St. Louis-based Save A Lot has named the winners of its 2025 Hometown Heroes, a nomination-based recognition program that showcases people and organizations making a difference in their communities. Here are the latest honorees: Ben Hoopengardner, Hancock Fire Department in Hancock, Maryland; Debbie Cohill, Martha’s House in Hancock, Maryland; Debbie Salters, Thursday Church in Vincennes, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Wiscovitch, Garcia Honored With FIA 2025 Award, Philanthropic Achievement
The Food Industry Alliance of New York (FIA) will honor Zulema Wiscovitch and Joe Garcia, co-CEOs of Associated Supermarket Group (ASG), with the Award for Philanthropic Achievement on Oct. 21 during the FIA Annual Gala. Since 2021, FIA has recognized the involvement of the retail food industry across New York and the surrounding tri-state area. […]
Posted inBakery News, Independent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Organic Natural, Southwest
Natural Grocers Expands Private-Label Brand With Organic Tortillas
Organic grocery retailer Natural Grocers has added Natural Grocers Brand Organic Tortillas to its private-label brand. Made in New Mexico using traditional techniques, the four additions to the company’s house brand are certified organic, non-GMO, kosher and made without hydrogenated fats, flour-bleaching agents or chemical dough conditioners. Customers can choose from a range of sizes, from […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Holds Grand Reopening In Trenton, GA
Food City held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 8 for an expanded and remodeled store on Crimson Drive in Trenton, Georgia. The grand reopening celebration includes special pricing on select items throughout the store. “Our customers will find the same smiling faces, top quality products, exceptional customer service and competitive pricing they have come to expect […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Kenny Family ShopRites Of Delaware Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Kenny Family ShopRites of Delaware is celebrating its 30th anniversary Oct. 13 with the unveiling of a community mural on its store at 501 S. Walnut St. in Wilmington. A video documenting the creation of the mural can be viewed here. Members of the Kenny family and store team will be joined by local Delaware […]