When it comes to families teaming up for back-to-school shopping, Meijer reveals self-expression is a key consideration. The Midwestern retailer says their enthusiasm for a return to classroom learning is revealing trends that have them shopping earlier with a special focus that reflects their students’ desire to go back in style. With expectations for one […]
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Cardenas Markets Offering $1,000 Sign-on Bonus Through September
Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets, one of the largest Hispanic grocery chains in the country, is currently offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus through Sept. 30. The sign-on bonus applies to those who onboard for positions in the company’s distribution center in addition to roles in Cardenas Markets store locations across all its geographies. “Cardenas Markets is seeking candidates […]
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Kemmeter, Russo Elected To NY Convenience Store Hall Of Fame
The New York Association of Convenience Stores announced that Dennis Kemmeter and Marcia Russo have been elected to the New York Convenience Store Hall of Fame. NYACS will induct them at its fall conference on Sept. 22 in Clayton, New York. Friends and industry colleagues are invited to attend by registering at the NYACS website, […]
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The Kroger Co. Elects Elaine Chao To Board of Directors
The Kroger Co. has elected Elaine Chao to the company’s board of directors until the annual shareholders meeting in 2022. At that time, she will stand for election by the shareholders. “We are pleased to welcome Elaine to Kroger,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “She’s an experienced national and global leader who brings […]
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Bashas’ Diné Market To Celebrate Opening Of Shiprock Store Aug. 7
With a commitment to serving the Navajo Nation, Arizona-based Bashas’ is welcoming members of the community to celebrate the grand opening of Bashas’ Diné Market in Shiprock, New Mexico on Aug. 7. Located in the Shiprock /Tse’ Bit’ A’i Shopping Center at U.S.-491 and Highway 64, the 42,108-square-foot Diné Market is Bashas’ ninth grocery store […]
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Super A Foods’ 50th Anniversary Is Milestone To Celebrate Founder’s Life
Second generation of Amens leading successful Super A Foods Commerce, Calilfornia-based Super A Foods – an eight-store, privately held super- market chain that primarily caters to Hispanic and Asian shoppers in Los Angeles – is cele- brating its 50th anniversary in 2021. The fact that it must do so without its founder, the iconic Lou […]
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Weigel’s Convenience Store CEO McMullen Dies At Age 74
Weigel’s CEO Kenneth E. McMullen, 74, of Powell, Tennessee, died July 29, 2021. In 1981, he joined Weigel’s Inc., an East Tennessee convenience store chain and dairy, in what would become a 40-year career. His initial job with Weigel’s was as the company’s operations manager. McMullen was instrumental in the company’s growth through his innovative […]
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Market Street And United Family Supply Summer Spice Hibiscus Flowers
As the City of Vernon, Texas, continues to work toward becoming the Hibiscus capital of Texas, Market Street and United Supermarkets are trying to help. Over a recent weekend, guests in Vernon, Wichita Falls and the Dallas/Fort Worth area had the opportunity to take home the Summer Spice Hibiscus flower, also known as the Hardy […]