Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has launched its new line of restaurant-style, single-serve Crafted Market by Meijer heat-and-eat meals, available in the deli section of all stores. “We have a long history of centering convenience and quality in our deli experience for our customers, so expanding our ready-to-heat options just makes sense,” said Marlys Roberts, merchandising director of […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Cardenas Markets Begins Program For National Nonprofit Day
Ontario, California-based The Cardenas Markets Foundation is celebrating National Nonprofit Day on Aug. 17 by launching the Cardenas CARES Community Giving Program. Upon checkout, customers will have the opportunity to donate $1, $3 or $5 to the foundation. Funds raised through the Cardenas CARES program will benefit nonprofits in its local communities. In addition, by requesting […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Promotes Gosch To CEO, Retail Operations
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has named Jeremy Gosch as CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s retail operations, as well as vice chairman of its board of directors. Gosch will lead alongside Aaron Wiese, who will also serve as CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s subsidiaries and supply chain, as well as vice chairman of the board of directors. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Walmart Adds Paramount+ Subscription For Members
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart will offer members a Paramount+ Essential subscription at no extra cost, beginning in September. The Paramount+ Essential Plan will give members access to Paramount+’s content, including original dramas, recent blockbuster films and live sports. The membership will remain $98 a year or $12.95 a month and include the Paramount+ Essential Plan subscription with an […]
Posted inBarons Market, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, West
Barons Market Renovates Flagship Store In Point Loma, CA
Barons Market has announced the full redesign and renovation of its first store at 4001 W. Point Loma Blvd. in San Diego, California. The community can explore the newly renovated store complete with a fresh salad bar, hot soup counter, olive bar, hot food bar and olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar. “Food brings people […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Marketing News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Promotes Anniversary With Coupons, Giveaways
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers, a family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is celebrating its 67th anniversary Aug. 18-20. Customers are invited to a three-day celebration offering savings, prizes and giveaways. Sixty-seven years ago, Margaret and Phillip Isely went door-to-door in Golden, Colorado, educating their neighbors about nutrition and handing out samples of homemade whole grain bread. […]
Posted inC-Store News, Midwest
Buc-ee’s To Break Ground On First Location In Missouri
Buc-ee’s will break ground on a new travel center Aug. 23 in Springfield, Missouri. The start of construction will be celebrated with a ceremony at noon, attended by local leaders. Located at 3284 N. Mulroy Road, the new location is the first Buc-ee’s travel center in Missouri. It will occupy 53,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions outside its store with thousands of […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, Southeast
Publix To Offer Curbside Pharmacy Pickup In Select Stores
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has launched curbside pharmacy pickup at select stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Virginia. North and South Carolina pharmacy locations plan to offer curbside pickup at a later date. “Our customers enjoy the convenience of curbside pickup for their grocery orders, so we are excited to add prescriptions to that offering,” said […]