Campaign in 30th year of helping to find cure for Type 1 diabetes Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has partnered with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on its 53rd year to find a cure for Type 1 diabetes. This year, the campaign was held March 5-25. This year marks the 30th year Tops has helped […]
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Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer To Open Two Supercenters May 16 In Ohio
Meijer will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters May 16 in Warren and Wooster, Ohio, increasing the retailer’s store count in the state to 52. The location will feature grocery staples, fresh produce, bakery, meat and deli, as well as a floral area and garden center. Other departments will include pharmacy, pets, electronics, toys, sports and apparel. Meijer Express gas stations […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Names 2022 Pharmacy Rxcellence Award Recipients
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix presented 15 pharmacy employees with the Rxcellence Award for excelling in customer service, performance, ownership and teamwork. The award was given to one pharmacist and one technician from each of the company’s five divisions, one pharmacy supervisor and four pharmacy support employees. “Our pharmacy teams are committed to providing the best care and […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Introduces New Varieties Of Organic Mustard
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has introduced three new varieties of its organic mustard to the company’s house brand. Customers looking for an organic condiment upgrade can choose Natural Grocers Brand Organic Mustards in three flavors: yellow, spicy brown and dijon. “Our house brand is part of our family legacy. It’s an additional step towards providing our customers with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Highlights Its Supply Chain Growth During Meeting
Walmart is kicking off its two-day 2023 Investment Community meeting, where company leadership will highlight how it is investing to strengthen its business through its people. It is also discussing its next generation supply chain network of stores, clubs and fulfillment centers and how it is driving future global growth opportunities across its omnichannel ecosystem […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Southeast
Isom IGA Rebuilds, Reopens Store In Kentucky
The Isom IGA store held a grand reopening celebration April 5 at 29 Isom Dr. in Isom, Kentucky. Among the many special guests, Independent Grocers Alliance CEO John Ross attended. A 12-hour deluge beginning July 27, 2022 in eastern Kentucky brought 7-10 inches of rain overnight and raised the North Fork Kentucky River about 11 feet […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates Earth Month Through Recycling Measures
During Earth Month, H-E-B is introducing additional measures to reduce waste and maximize recycling efforts across its business and throughout communities across Texas. The retailer has launched multiple ventures aimed at supporting plastic waste reduction among its customers, so bags don’t end up in the landfill. Since municipal recycling programs don’t accept plastic bags and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest
Hy-Vee Opens Health Infusion Clinic In Wes Des Moines, IA
Hy-Vee Inc. has opened its first Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic at 7300 Westown Pkwy, Suite 320, in West Des Moines, Iowa. The infusion clinic is referral-based and will provide treatments for rheumatology, gastroenterology, pulmonary, neurology, dermatology, oncology and other chronic conditions. The clinic is staffed by licensed physicians and nurse practitioners and features three private […]