Trader Joe’s has officially announced plans to open a store in South Tampa. The Tampa Bay Times reports that the California-based grocery chain said it has signed a lease to open stores in Tampa as well as Wellington and Orlando in 2014. The Tampa store will be located at 3808 W Swann Ave., former home […]
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Posted in, Independent Store News, National
Survey: Independents Significantly Improve Sales, Profits In 2012
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMS have released the results of their joint 2013 Independent Grocers Financial Survey. Showing their resilience and business savvy, independent grocers capitalized on the improvements in the economy and posted an average net profit before taxes of 1.65 percent in fiscal year 2012, up from 1.12 percent in 2011. […]
Posted in, Southwest, Store News
Ribbon Cut On Remodeled Brookshire’s Store In Athens, Texas
Grand reopening celebrations were held Wednesday for the recently renovated Brookshire’s Food Store located at 807 E. Tyler St. in Athens, Texas. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held and featured Chamber of Commerce President Mark Rathe, Athens Mayor Jerry Don Vaught and Brookshire Grocery Co. President and CEO Rick Rayford. Brookshire’s Store Director Charles Beasley […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest
Maurer Is Wisconsin’s 2013 Grocer Of The Year
The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) has named Jeff Maurer, owner of Fresh Madison Market, its 2013 Grocer of the Year. Maurer was presented the award at a surprise announcement in Fresh Madison Market’s event room with a crowd of more than 40 well wishers, family, friends and associates. Brandon Scholz, WGA president, said Maurer has […]
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KeHE Partners With INFRA To Serve Independent Natural Food Stores
KeHE Distributors will partner with the Minneapolis-based Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) to service participating members in the Northeast U.S. This strategic alliance will enable participating INFRA members in the Northeast region to improve their purchasing position in the market and have a platform that is flexible enough to support innovation, according to Romeoville, […]
Posted in, Store News, West
Stater Bros. Reports 3Q Increase In Sales, Customer Count
Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. reported Tuesday that its consolidated sales in the 13 weeks ended June 30 were $968.8 million, up $19.0 million, or 2 percent, from the same period a year prior; the prior year’s third-quarter sales were affected by the Easter holiday, which fell in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 and in […]
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Survey: Aldi Is Low-Price Grocery Leader For Third Consecutive Year
Discount grocer Aldi was recognized as the nation’s low-price grocery leader for the third year in a row, according to a recent consumer survey conducted by Market Force Information Inc., a leading customer intelligence solutions company. When asked to rank the top grocers offering low prices, consumers ranked Aldi ahead of competitors such as Walmart, […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Giant Eagle Opens Market District Store In Northeast Ohio
Marks seventh of the format for company, first in area Inspired by the open-air markets of Europe and a true passion for food, Giant Eagle Inc. opened its first Northeast Ohio Market District food store Thursday. The 94,000-s.f. culinary, dining and shopping destination is located at 34310 Aurora Rd. in the Solon Village Shopping Center […]
Posted in, Northeast, Store News
Wegmans Adds Position To Tackle Sustainable Seafood Issues
Wegmans Food Markets has created a new position —VP of seafood sustainability—and Carl Salamone, formerly VP of seafood merchandising with 47 years of service, has moved into this role. Dave Wagner, a 25-year Wegmans veteran has been promoted to VP of seafood merchandising. When asked about his plans, Salamone said, “I’ve spent a good portion […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Meijer To Hire More Than 9,000
Midwestern retailer Meijer is preparing to hire thousands of new team members for its stores in response to company growth and in preparation for the fall and holiday selling seasons. Janet Emerson, EVP of operations for Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer, made the announcement this morning. “Meijer has already opened five of the six new stores […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Seattle’s Metropolitan Market Hosting Annual Peach-O-Rama
For the 17th year, Metropolitan Market of Seattle says its bringing to store measurably sweeter peaches directly from two orchards in Washington and California. The quest to find the sweetest peach began in 1995 when CEO Terry Halverson and his team were determined to improve the quality of the peaches they sold in their stores. […]
Posted in, C-Store News, Midwest, Perishables
Pizza Wholesale Opens New Distribution Center In Iowa
Pizza Wholesale of Lexington is celebrating the grand opening of a new distribution center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The facility will support the expansion and growth of Hunt Brothers Pizza customers in six states: Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Seven new full-time positions have been added to the existing 35 team members to […]
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Sales Up 12 Percent At Whole Foods For 3Q, Store Growth Outlined
Whole Foods Market this week posted positive numbers for the company’s third quarter ending July 7. The Austin, Texas-based grocery chain reported that sales increased 12 percent to $3.1 billion. Comparable store sales increased 7.5 percent, and identical store sales, excluding four relocations and one expansion, increased 7.2 percent. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and […]
Posted in, Southeast, Store News
Publix To Enter New North Carolina Markets
Publix Super Markets Inc. this morning said it will enter the Asheville and Cary markets in North Carolina. The Lakeland, Fla.-based supermarket chain plans to open its first North Carolina stores in the Charlotte area next year. The Asheville store, located in Buncombe County, will be at the southeast corner of Hendersonville and Overlook. The […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Independent Store News, Southeast
Rowe’s IGA Supermarket Plans Fifth Jacksonville Store
Supermarket operator Rob Rowe plans to open a fifth Rowe’s IGA Supermarket in the Jacksonville, Fla., area. The Jacksonville Daily Record reports that the store will open in a former Food Lion in West Jacksonville at 8299 W. Beaver St. Rowe said Wednesday the store will open Aug. 28 “if all goes as planned.” Commodore […]
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Arthur T. Demoulas A Champion For Market Basket Values, Not Just Shareholders
by Kevin Griffin/The Griffin Report Before the story broke in the media earlier this month about the campaign to oust Arthur T. Demoulas as head of The Market Basket chain, I began receiving emails and phone calls from friends and colleagues in the trade at an alarming rate. It’s been a while since I’ve heard […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
IFF Now Lending To Grocers In High-Need Areas Across The Midwest
IFF, a longtime provider of financial solutions and real estate consulting to nonprofit organizations focused on healthy food access and education, also is now responding to the financing needs of full-service grocery stores in high-need areas. For the first time ever, and thanks in part to federal funding, IFF is lending to for-profit, community-engaged grocers across […]
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B&R Stores Donates To Lincoln Children’s Zoo And Its Red Pandas
The red pandas and other critters will enjoy the comforts of their homes at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo a little more thanks to the generosity of shoppers at Russ’s Market and Super Saver stores. The stores recently raised more than $5,500 for the zoo through a roundup event. At checkout, customers could round up their […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Rio Ranch Partners With Ibotta To Help Shoppers Earn Cash Rewards
Rio Ranch Market shoppers can now earn Ibotta Cash Rewards, Bonuses and Store Extras in store for buying their favorite products when using the free Ibotta app. Rio Ranch Market partnered with Ibotta Inc. to give its shoppers the ability to earn cash for redeeming Ibotta Offers at checkout starting July 31. Shoppers also can […]
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Natural Grocers Debuting Two More Oregon Stores Next Month
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening new locations in Beaverton and Bend, Ore., next month. The Beaverton store will be located at 12155 SW Broadway St. and will open Aug. 6. The store in Bend will open at 3188 North Highway 97 on Aug. 27. “2013 has been a wonderful year for Natural Grocers […]