The Kroger Co. has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index, making the company a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the sixth year in a row. “Kroger has a strong commitment to offering a workplace where associates of all abilities can meaningfully contribute, thrive and grow,” said Tim Massa, EVP […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
Zupan’s Markets Celebrates 50 Years As Family-Owned Grocer
Zupan’s Markets is celebrating 50 years as “Portland’s locally-owned destination for specialty groceries, gourmet ingredients and exceptional service.” Since opening its doors in 1975, the family-owned grocer has evolved into a neighborhood market known for its curated product selection, top-tier ingredients and commitment to quality. Throughout 2025, Zupan’s will honor its golden anniversary with a […]
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Associated Food Stores Raises $85K For Make-A-Wish Utah
Associated Food Stores partnered with Make-A-Wish Utah to raise funds that help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. This year’s campaign raised $84,943.73 – $3,000 more than last year’s total – with employees at Macey’s, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market helping lead the effort, collecting donations in-store and online. Each location […]
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Cingari Family Markets Honored By Chamber In Fairfield, CT
Cingari Family Markets, a fourth-generation family-owned and -operated Connecticut-based supermarket company, was named “Business of the Year” by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce on June 26 at the 79th Annual Member Recognition and Awards Dinner. Tom Cingari Jr., VP of produce, floral and e-commerce, accepted the award at Bridgeport’s Black Rock Yacht Club. The chamber’s […]
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Miner’s To Acquire S&R Quisberg Grocery Stores
Miner’s Inc. has reached a tentative agreement to purchase S&R Quisberg Inc.’s Cub Foods and Supervalu grocery stores in Baxter, Brainerd and Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. The Quisberg family, owners of S&R Quisberg’s, have operated retail grocery stores in the region since 1985. As part of the agreement, the store in Baxter will close in September. […]
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Schnucks’ Raises $150K For Folds Of Honor
Schnuck Markets Inc., along with its customers and vendors, has pledged $150,000 to Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of veterans and first responders who were killed or injured in the line of duty. The “Round Up at the Register” campaign, which ran May 14-27 at […]
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Big Y Named One Of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies By Newsweek
Big Y has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for the third consecutive year, recognized in the grocery and convenience stores category for its dedication to ethical business practices, employee satisfaction and customer loyalty. The annual survey, developed in partnership with market research firm, Statista, ranked 700 companies across 23 industries […]
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The Save Mart Companies Seeking Applications For Feeding Forward Grant
The Save Mart Companies’ CARES Foundation is seeking applications for the 2025-26 Feeding Forward Grant Program, which helps expand food recovery infrastructure and efforts in alignment with California SB 1383 regulations. In honor of the foundation’s 20th anniversary, the 2025-26 Feeding Forward Grant will focus on building the capacity of nonprofits that work to recover and […]