Karns Quality Foods in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, took top honors in Supervalu’s 2016 national “Beef Stampede” contest. The annual merchandising contest is a month-long program held each fall to showcase beef as a dinner plate staple. More than 120 grocery retailers nationwide served by Supervalu’s independent wholesale distribution business participated in the contest. “Supervalu applauds all of […]
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These Are The Eight Standout Grocery Stores When It Comes To Price
A new Consumer Reports survey reveals eight grocery stores where consumers will find the lowest prices. The survey looked at 62 national and regional chains. According to the report, these retailers—ranging from vast warehouse clubs to an upstart from Europe—all had the most competitive prices, based on a survey of more than 50,000 Consumer Reports subscribers […]
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AWG Ramps Up Kenosha D.C. With New Chicago Retailers On Board
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has begun serving additional Chicago-area supermarket retailers, the Kansas City, Kansas-based wholesaler said May 5. With the new Chicagoland business coming on board, AWG is ramping up full-scale deliveries out of its Kenosha, Wisconsin, division—acquired following its merger with Affiliated Foods Midwest (AFM) last October—which will be the main distribution center […]
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Bud’s Best Cookies Founder Inducted Into Baking Hall Of Fame
Albert L. “Bud” Cason, founder and chairman of Birmingham, Alabama-based Bud’s Best Cookies, was inducted into the Baking Hall of Fame by the American Society of Baking (ASB) during BakeTech2017 in Chicago Feb. 26-28. The award recognizes industry innovation and entrepreneurial spirit as well as organizational growth and development, equipment design and innovation, advancements in […]
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Net Sales Up, But Same-Store Down At Smart & Final
Smart & Final Stores has reported its financial results for the first quarter 2017, ended March 26. While net sales for the Commerce, California-based company increased 6.4 percent to $967.0 million, comparable store sales decreased 2.5 percent. The retailer cites impacts of deflation, cannibalization and adverse weather for the decline. Net loss for the quarter […]
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Remodeled Food City In Tempe Hosting Grand Reopening Wednesday
Food City in Tempe, Arizona, is hosting a grand reopening of its remodeled store at 1845 N. Scottsdale Road on Wednesday, just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Festivities will run through Sunday. The store includes festive décor as well as expanded product and service offerings, including: • More than 2,000 new items; • A new seating area […]
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Ray’s Grocery In Breckenridge, Texas, To Close; Forms Partnership With United
Ray’s Grocery & Market on West Walker Street in Breckenridge, Texas, will close May 16. The store’s owners, Ray and Beverly Olson, made the announcement on the company’s Facebook page Monday evening. Ray’s opened in 1974. “Any small-business owner knows that there are many seasons of success within the span of your career,” the Olsons […]
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Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo Set for May 16-18
The Texas Food & Fuel Association will host the sixth annual 2017 Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo at the Fort Worth Convention Center & Omni Hotel in Fort Worth May 16-18. New in 2017 is a designated section of the exhibit hall exclusively for first-time exhibitors. Companies range from packaged meat snacks and fuel management […]