New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has selected NIQ to power the cooperative’s collaboration with suppliers, elevating loyalty insights and real-time data to help its category managers and suppliers make the best customer-focused decisions. Wakefern will leverage NIQ’s advanced software and analytics to support program operations and processes, enhance supplier engagement and deliver greater value to […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Reach Donation Milestone
Through food and monetary donations, Save A Lot has helped provide more than one million meals to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank since 2013. The food bank provides food and other essential items to hunger-relief partners within its network, serving eight northeastern Ohio counties – Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne. The hunger-relief […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Close Arbor Walk Store In Austin, TX
Following what it described as unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations, Natural Grocers will close its Arbor Walk store at 10515 N. MoPac Expressway in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 30. Storewide closing sales will begin Sept. 2, with 25 percent off all items, including body care and beauty products, dairy, meat, produce and supplements. All sales will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, News, Northeast
Aldi To Open First Central Manhattan Location
Aldi has signed a lease at The Ellery, a luxury rental that spans 32 stories in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, New York. The 25,000-square-foot grocery store, which is anticipated to open next year, will have a smaller footprint at 42nd Street on the edge of Times Square, one of the most heavily trafficked shopping and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Save Mart Celebrates Store Reopening In Turlock, CA
The Save Mart Companies celebrated a store grand reopening Aug. 20 at 2595 Geer Road in Turlock, California. The location, which opened in 1972, offers an elevated shopping experience featuring locally-sourced everyday items, expanded fresh meat and produce departments, upgraded digital pickup services and a larger wine and spirits selection. “We’re excited to bring Turlock […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
HGG Establishes Giving Foundation To Support Local Communities
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has established the Heritage Grocers Giving Foundation to advance education, promote health and wellness and support disaster-relief efforts. “At Heritage Grocers Group, we take pride in being an integral part of the communities we serve and are deeply committed to giving back in meaningful ways that create a lasting […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Midwest, News
Fiddelke To Succeed Cornell As Target CEO
Target Corp. and its board of directors have elected COO Michael Fiddelke as the company’s next CEO, effective Feb. 1, succeeding Brian Cornell, who will transition to the role of executive chair of the board of directors. Cornell and Fiddelke will work together throughout the transition. An announcement about the company’s next COO will be made later. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Debuts 11th Joe V’s Smart Shop In Houston Area
Continuing its expansion in Texas, Joe V’s Smart Shop has opened a new 55,000-square-foot store at 10241 North Freeway Service Road in north Houston – its 11th site in the region and the 13th overall. Part of the H-E-B family of brands, Joe V’s Smart Shop uses innovative ways to reduce costs throughout its operations […]