Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest

Schnucks, GetUpside Roll Out New Check In Tech Feature

St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. says that in addition to launching GetUpside at all of its stores in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, it also will be the first grocer to use GetUpside’s Check In feature. This move complements Schnucks’ ongoing digital investment in the customer experience.  Shoppers use the free GetUpside mobile app to […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West

Northgate González Market, Hyundai Partner To Give Turkeys, Gift Cards

Anaheim, California-based Northgate González Market teamed up with Oportun and Hyundai last week to donate more than 5,000 turkey vouchers, groceries and cash gift cards to provide some relief and holiday cheer to families dealing with food insecurities. “We recognize many people are hurting, and through our business and nonprofit partnerships, we are honored to […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Natural Grocers To Open Renovated Greeley, Colorado, Store On Dec. 16

Natural Grocers has relocated its Greeley, Colorado, store to a renovated and larger space in the heart of downtown. When the doors to this new location open on Dec. 16, at 1320 8th Ave., the family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer will be filling an almost decade long void in the downtown area, which has been without […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Sustainability News

Weis Markets Awarded First Sustainable Food Retail Certification

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets is the first food retailer to achieve Ratio Institute’s Sustainable Food Retail Certification.  Weis Markets successfully completed the requirements for Steward Tier certification, demonstrating not only its commitment to be a sustainable food retailer but also its efforts at continuously improving its sustainability performance. The Sustainable Food Retail Certification program helps […]

Posted inHome Page Slider, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Sprouts Farmers Market Opens New Format Store In Smyrna

Sprouts Farmers Market opened a new store in Smyrna, Georgia, on Dec. 1, at 2530 Cumberland Blvd. The location is the first Georgia Sprouts to feature the specialty market’s updated design and layout. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held before doors opened at 7 a.m. Every customer on grand opening day received a free reusable bag with […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Big Y Improves Refrigerated Grocery Distribution

Big Y, one of New England’s largest independently owned supermarket chains, is improving its fleet logistics with new refrigerated trailers equipped with Carrier Transicold X4 7300 units and the eSolutions platform for remote monitoring and control.  Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corp., a provider of sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Big […]

Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Gelson’s Customers Asked To Support Annual Toy Drive

Gelson’s customers across Southern California are encouraged to take part in the company’s annual toy drive this December and donate a toy to a child in need. The toy drive will benefit disadvantaged children throughout the region and will take place at all 27 Gelson’s stores, as well as internally at the corporate office and warehouse. […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix To Open New Huntsville, Alabama Store On Dec. 8

Publix Super Markets will open a new store at 7 a.m. CT on Dec. 8 in the Market at Hays Farm shopping center in Huntsville, Alabama.   This 48,300-square-foot store will bring 135 new jobs to the area. It will have traditional grocery, dairy and frozen food departments along with full-service bakery, deli, pharmacy, seafood, meat and […]