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ASG Opens Kalam’s Bazaar, Shop Fresh Food Supermarket In NY

Associated Supermarket Group (ASG) has added Kalam’s Bazaar and Shop Fresh Food Supermarket to its family of independent grocers in New York City. The stores are backed by ASG’s full suite of support services, ranging from marketing and merchandising to distribution and store financing. Kalam’s Bazaar Located in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West

McNiff To Succeed Van Helden As Stater Bros. CEO

Stater Bros. Markets President and COO Greg McNiff has been appointed CEO and president of the company while his predecessor, Pete Van Helden, will remain in the role of executive chairman of the board of directors. Both appointments will be effective on Sept. 29. All functional areas of the company will report to McNiff. “I’ve […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, IGA, News, Southeast

Azalea Fresh Market Opens As Atlanta’s First Municipal Grocery Store

Atlanta, in partnership with Invest Atlanta and Savi Provisions, has opened Azalea Fresh Market, a first-of-its-kind municipal grocery store in the city’s downtown. Located in the historic and repurposed Olympia Building, Azalea officially opened to the public Sept. 8. On that first day, the store welcomed 728 customers and brought in several thousands of dollars […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, News, West

Zupan’s Celebrates 50th Anniversary In Portland, OR

Zupan’s Markets is celebrating its 50th anniversary all year long. “We’re proud of our family’s legacy and deeply grateful for the customers, associates and partners who’ve supported us over the years,” said Mike Zupan, president and CEO. “This milestone is as much theirs to celebrate as it is ours.” Zupan’s, operating three gourmet markets in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Inks Lease For First Downtown Jacksonville Store

Gateway Jax, a commercial real estate development firm, has signed a lease with Publix as the full-service grocery anchor for Pearl Square, a mixed-use neighborhood planned for downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Located at 119 W. Beaver St., between Hogan and Laura streets, the Publix will total 31,000 square feet. The project also will include a 15-story […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, Executive News, News, Northeast

D’Amour Named Big Y Senior Director, Supermarket Operations

Big Y Foods Inc. has appointed Christian P. D’Amour senior director of supermarket operations, where he will be responsible for overseeing its five supermarket districts, ensuring operational excellence across all locations.  A third-generation D’Amour family member, he is a grandson of Big Y co-founder Gerald E. D’Amour and son of Executive Chairman Charles L. D’Amour. He […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News

Fareway Raises $400K For Muscular Dystrophy Association

Fareway Stores Inc. has raised more than $400,000 through two fundraisers – the MDA Shamrocks Round Up campaign and the Fareway MDA Golf Classic – to support the the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s mission to fund research, care and advocacy across Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois, Nebraska and Missouri. The February roundup campaign, part of MDA’s […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West

Albertsons Cos. Foundation Begins Hunger Action Month Initiatives

In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Albertsons Cos. Inc., along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, has launched a series of initiatives aimed at ending the cycle of hunger in local communities – from a customer-driven campaign to funding key initiatives and collaborating with national organizations. “With food insecurity on the rise, we’re doubling down on innovation, collaboration […]