Family owned, Louisiana-based grocer Rouses Markets officially opened the doors to its South Lake Charles store on Dec. 1. Opening of the 44,000-square-foot store at the Nelson Road and Ham Reid roundabout was delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak and hurricanes Laura and Zeta. Rouses Markets originally planned to open the new location in October. “We couldn’t wait to open this […]
Category: Store News
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
NECSEMA Announces Store Operator Of The Year Award Recipients
The New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA) named the recipients of its 29th annual Store Operator of the Year Awards and will honor those operators and managers on Dec. 16, during a Zoom ceremony. NECSEMA received more than 70 nominations from industry peers and partners in 2020. Each nominee is visited three times […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Grocery Retailer Aldi Expanding Corporate Footprint In Dublin, Ohio
Aldi plans to expand its corporate footprint in Dublin, Ohio, creating 30 new jobs. Hiring for national real estate services, real estate analytics, goods not for resale, facilities systems and sustainability positions will begin in the first quarter of 2021. The Aldi National Real Estate Services office at 5115 Parkcenter Ave. opened four years ago […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Weigel’s Changes Set Up Of 23rd Annual Weigel’s Family Christmas
Dec. 5 would have marked the 23rd anniversary of Weigel’s Family Christmas, a special event that brings more than 200 local children in need and over 300 volunteers together for a special Christmas shopping spree. But this year Weigel’s Family Christmas is celebrating differently amid the global crisis. “This has been a very special and […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Costco Wins Praise For New Supply Chain Policy On Animal Welfare
Costco, the world’s second largest retailer, has unveiled a landmark new animal welfare policy that will ban cages for animals in its global egg supply chain. The move covers Costco’s growing international footprint, which includes mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Australia, Canada and Europe. Costco stock has risen 28 percent this year, with the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fareway, USMC Continue Holiday Tradition To Provide Toys For Children
Fareway Stores is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) on their 2020 Toys for Tots campaign. The program provides toys to less fortunate children during the holiday season. Stores are conducting a round-up at the register, where customers can round-up to the next whole dollar on their grocery purchase. In addition, stores will be […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Express Gas Station Opens in Westfield, Massachusetts
Big Y Food is celebrating the recent opening of its 12th Big Y Express Gas and Fresh Convenience Market at 330 East Main St. in Westfield, Massachusetts, across the street from Big Y’s World Class Market. Big Y has been a part of the Westfield Community since opening its supermarket on Silver Street in 1965. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West
Stater Bros. Markets Reinstates Hourly Workers’ $2/Hour Wage Incentive
As Southern California residents spend more time at home and prepare for the upcoming holidays, Stater Bros. Markets remains committed to providing essential services to its local communities. In recognition of employee efforts and in appreciation of their continued dedication, Stater Bros. plans to reinstate the $2 per hour wage incentive for all the company’s […]