by Eric Pereira / staff writer Nakul Patel, owner of Mt. Plymouth IGA Market in Sorrento, Florida, said consumers and the supply chain have gained a deeper appreciation for independent grocers during COVID-19 pandemic – and that feeling is likely to continue. “I truly believe that the independent grocer will thrive this decade,” Patel said. […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Fresh Grocer Feeds 10,000 With Family Meal Distribution
Joined by volunteers and elected officials, The Fresh Grocer of Grays Ferry, headquartered in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania fed those in need April 1 through a large family meal distribution event. The gesture of good symbolized the supermarket’s commitment to the community and its ongoing mission to fight hunger. The Fresh Grocer of Grays Ferry, owned […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Honors Associates With Rxcellence Award
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Pharmacy recently presented 15 pharmacy associates with the Rxcellence Award for excelling in customer service, performance, ownership and teamwork. The award was given to one pharmacist and one technician from each of the company’s five divisions, one pharmacy supervisor and four pharmacy support associates. “Last year, our pharmacy associates continued to exceed […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Loteria Sweepstakes Coming To Cardenas Markets
Cardenas Markets has launched the El Gran Sorteo de Loteria scratcher sweepstakes. The sweepstakes program will take place from April 7 through June 1, in all 59 Cardenas Markets locations. “Loteria or as some call it ‘Mexican bingo’ is a beloved game and Hispanic cultural symbol that connects people and celebrates our rich culture,” said […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Returns To Indianapolis 500; Sponsors RLL Racing For 3 Events
Hy-Vee Inc. – an employee-owned supermarket chain that operates more than 275 retail stores across eight Midwestern states – will be the primary sponsor of Graham Rahal’s NTT Indycar Series entry at Road America (June 20) and World Wide Technology Raceway (Aug. 21), according to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based grocer […]
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Bashas’ Family Of Stores Plans April 8 Job Fair To Fill 700 Positions
Bashas’ Family of Stores is looking to add nearly 700 people to its roster. The jobs will fill a variety of full-time and part-time positions at its more than 100 locations throughout Arizona. The open positions range from hourly clerks to store managers and everything in between, especially skilled bakers and meat cutters who can […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ShopRite Associates Earn Spot On Cheerios Cereal Box
ShopRite customers will recognize some familiar faces on their favorite cereal box when they visit stores during April. Photos of 100 associates will appear on limited-edition Cheerios boxes as part of an annual tradition recognizing associates for fighting hunger in the communities where ShopRite stores operate. Their fundraising efforts this year raised $1 million for […]
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Allegiance Retail Services Opens Foodtown In New Hartford, CT
Allegiance Retail Services celebrated the grand opening of the first Connecticut Foodtown on March 31. The store is owned by Allegiance member Michael Fernandez and is located at 141 Main St. in New Hartford. The Foodtown has been completely remodeled and transformed into a state-of-the-art supermarket. These enhancements expand product selection throughout the store, while […]