The National Grocers Association (NGA) presented the Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award to Rudy Dory, executive chairman at Newport Avenue Market. The award was presented the evening of Feb. 22, prior to the opening of the NGA Show in San Diego, California. “When you think of what it means to be an entrepreneur, Rudy […]
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Aldi Plans To Open Two Long Island Stores During First Half Of 2020
Aldi plans to open two new Long Island stores—one in Valley Stream and one in North Babylon—in the first half of 2020. The Valley Stream store is the retailer’s first location in Nassau County. Aldi is investing more than $5 billion to remodel 1,300 existing stores and open hundreds of new stores across the country. […]
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SpartanNash Among 2019 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, according to the National Association for Business Resources. “At SpartanNash, our family of nearly 19,000 associates is our company’s most important asset,” EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Yvonne Trupiano said. “Whether they are ‘taking food […]
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The Henry Ford, Plum Market Partner On Kitchen Experience Inside Museum
The Henry Ford and Plum Market have officially opened a joint dining experience with a unique location inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan. This collaboration marks the first time the Plum Market team has partnered with a cultural destination. Plum Market Kitchen @ The Henry Ford features chef-crafted, prepared foods available […]
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SpartanNash Grows Fourth Quarter Net Sales 5.3% To $2B
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash Co. has reported financial results for its 12-week fourth quarter and 52-week fiscal year ended Dec. 28, 2019. Net sales growth of 5.3 percent, to $2 billion from $1.90 billion in the prior year quarter, represent the 15th consecutive quarter of growth. Retail comparable store sales of 0.5 percent were positive […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market to Open Mesquite, Texas, Store March 4
Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Mesquite, Texas, at 1220 North Town East Boulevard on Wednesday, March 4. To celebrate the new store, Sprouts is giving away a classic beach cruiser to inspire one fan to get outside and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Customers can enter to win through March 3 by visiting clicking here. […]
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Fortune Names Grocers To ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’ List
Great Place to Work has just published its 23rd annual ranking of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, the list of the best workplaces in the U.S., created in partnership with Fortune. Grocers Wegmans, Publix and Nugget Markets were included on the 2020 list. “The 100 Best show the way forward,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO […]
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Hy-Vee Explains Changes In Operation Hours, Staffing
Hy-Vee recently released a statement concerning upcoming changes in its stores hours of operation and staffing changes. The company says it recently initiated a major companywide effort called Helpful Smile 2020, “with the goal of keeping Hy-Vee the best place to work and shop in America.” “Today, the retail grocery industry continues to evolve and […]