Whole Foods Market announced that 121 employees have graduated from its Pizzaioli Apprentice Program, a hands-on culinary training program designed to build expertise in artisan pizza-making and enhance customer in-store experience. The 12-week program focuses on technique, product knowledge and merchandising. Apprentices complete six progressive modules, starting with foundational pizza principles and ingredient knowledge and […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Price Rite Marketplace Raises $23K For Local Food Banks
With help from employees and customers, Price Rite Marketplace’s annual Check-Out Hunger campaign raised more than $23,000 for local food banks this year. From November through January, Price Rite Marketplace stores collected donations to help food banks address hunger in their communities. The company has raised more than $2 million through the initiative since 2002. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, West
Roth’s Fresh Markets Has Fostered Decades Of Deep Community Investment
Roth’s Fresh Markets, an Oregon-based grocer with nine stores in the mid-Willamette Valley, isn’t just about providing fresh groceries – it is a cornerstone of community support with an ingrained tradition of charitable giving that spans decades. The company’s commitment to community is rooted in its culture, with various initiatives that benefit residents and organizations. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Harps Food Stores, News, Southwest
Harps Food Stores Acquires Independent Grocer Craven Foods
Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Craven Foods, a grocery store in the Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Craven Foods will close at the end of the day May 19, and reopen two days later as a Harps Food Store. Craven Foods has been a cornerstone of the community, known for […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Donates Meals During ‘Score To Give More’ Initiative
During the 2024-25 college basketball season, Food Lion Feeds partnered with 51 programs in eight states, including 15 women’s teams, for its “Score to Give More” initiative. For every free throw made during regular season and tournament games, Food Lion Feeds provided 100 meals (up to 30,000 per team), with the effort totaling more than […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, News
NGA Warns FTC: Protect Competition, Supply Chains Amid Tariff Pressures
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson calling for close monitoring and enforcement action in response to the competitive risks posed by new and proposed tariffs on imported goods. In its letter, NGA warned that rising tariffs could disrupt the food supply chain much like […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News
Family-Owned Busch’s Fresh Food Market Marks 50th Anniversary
Busch’s Fresh Food Market, a family-owned supermarket chain in Southeast Michigan, plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a 10-day sale. From May 16-25, shoppers will find exclusive deals across the store as a thank-you for their continued support. The celebration also includes a charity hot dog event in all stores on May 17-18, with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
Grocery Outlet Names Free Groceries For Life Sweepstakes Winners
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has announced the winners of its Free Groceries for Life sweepstakes, which also offered customers the chance to win a range of other prizes. The grand prize winners (valued at $240,000) – Michaele Webster of Hidden Valley Lake, California, and Annette Baker of Westminster, California – were surprised with celebrations at […]