Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has announced a donation of $1.2 million has been given to Boys & Girls Clubs serving its communities across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Each of the 24 clubs partaking in the donation will receive $50,000 to invest in educational and developmental programs for local youth. “As a family-owned business, serving families, and especially children, in our communities is always important […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Forty Acres Fresh Market Taking On Logistical Barriers In Chicago
Liz Abunaw, founder and owner of Forty Acres Fresh Market in Chicago, continues to hold pop-up markets in Austin, a West Side community with few grocery options. But the goal is to open a brick-and-mortar store. When an old Salvation Army building at 5713 W. Chicago Ave. went on the market, Abunaw approached West Side Health […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y To Hold In-Store Hiring Event, March 1
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y will hold the company’s third on-the-spot hiring event on March 1 at all locations across Massachusetts and Connecticut. This opportunity is for anyone 18 years and older to try new skills and to be a voice for sharing innovative ideas. “Over my career, I have had the opportunity to work with amazing people […]
Posted inIngles Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Ingles Markets Promotes Jackson As CFO
Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets Inc. has announced the promotion of Patricia “Pat” E. Jackson to CFO. Jackson will replace Ronald B. Freeman, who recently retired as CFO after serving Ingles for 17 years. Jackson has been the company’s controller since she joined Ingles in 2010. Prior to that, she was the CFO of Sisters […]
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Schnucks Supermarket To Open New Location In Columbia, MO
Schnucks has announced it will open a new store March 23 at 5410 Clark Lane in Columbia, Missouri. The 48,000-square-foot store will include a focus on fresh departments such as produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery. The store also will offer an expanded prepared hot foods and grab-and-go menu along with an indoor seating area and […]
Posted inCentral Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
Central Market Celebrates Women’s History Month With Product Spotlights
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Dallas, Texas-based Central Market will spotlight a collection of products from female-owned companies. These items will be showcased at all Central Market locations throughout Women’s History Month, running March 2-29. Central Market’s offerings include everything from wines and gourmet chocolates to meats and grocery items from female-owned companies. This celebration is a part of Central Market’s “Be […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Accepting Applications For 2022 Quest For Texas Best Competition
San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B has announced the company’s call for entries is now open for the 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. Submissions will be accepted Feb. 23 through April 7 and qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Hy-Vee Announces Expansion Into Louisville, KY
Hy-Vee Inc. has announced its plans to expand into Kentucky by releasing details about its first store opening in the state. The company has secured approximately 12 acres at the SouthPointe Commons retail and lifestyle center, located at 7405 Bardstown Road in Louisville. The company has submitted its initial plans to the city. The plans call […]