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Meijer Reveals Unique Shopping Trends One Year Into Pandemic Living

As the one-year mark into pandemic living has officially passed, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer reveals some of the most surprising shopping trends from the height of the shutdown to the ongoing changes in home and work lifestyles across the Midwest. “We continue to applaud our store teams that worked diligently throughout the pandemic to find solutions […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Vallarta Supermarkets Welcomes Sanchez As Brand Ambassador

Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino grocers in California, welcomes its newest member of the Vallarta Influencers & Partners Program, Ericka Sanchez, to its stores and social channels. Sanchez is a recipe developer, photographer, creator of the bilingual award-winning website Nibbles and Feasts and a rising foodie star.    “Vallarta is pleased to have Ericka join our […]

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Raley’s Releases First Impact Report Highlighting Company’s Actions

Raley’s, headquartered in West Sacramento, California, released its first Impact Report, highlighting the organization’s actions in 2020 to support its purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time.   “Our first Impact Report exemplifies our team’s dedication to prioritizing purpose over profit and our commitment to serving multiple bottom lines,” said […]

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Grocer: Suppliers Finally Realized Importance Of Smaller Independents

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. […]

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 […]

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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 […]