Mark Collier of Collier’s Supermarkets in St. James, Minnesota, has been named chairman of the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA). He takes over the position from Patrick Miner of Miner’s Inc. in Hermantown. Miner was honored for his two-year term as chair at the MGA’s recent convention in Brainerd, which was attended by more than 300 members […]
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Love’s Adding Godfather’s Pizza Express Units To Stores In 16 States
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores is adding 64 new Godfather’s Pizza Express locations across 16 states this year and into early 2017. Godfather’s Pizza VP of Development Dave Gartlan said Love’s is adding the Grab N’ Go program in 46 existing locations within six states, with a majority in Oklahoma. The rest will be […]
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Dollar General Hiring 10K Over Next Month
Within the next month, Dollar General plans to to hire 10,000 new employees to support planned store openings and fill current vacancies. The Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based company will host approximately 600 localized hiring events through Sept. 24. “Dollar General remains focused on our strategy to invest in our employees as a competitive advantage,” said Dollar General […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Promotes Four Officers
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has promoted four of its leaders. Kyle McCoy is EVP and CFO; Holly Shotts is VP and controller; and Cindy Murphy and Curtis Wiggins are VPs of information technology. McCoy, who most recently was the Tyler, Texas-based grocer’s SVP and treasurer, joined BGC in 1998 as an accountant. He has served […]
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Kroger Debuts Latest Marketplace Store In Powell, Tennessee
A new Kroger Marketplace store in Powell, Tennessee, hosted a grand opening Wednesday. The 124,000-s.f. unit is located at 234 East Emory Road and marks the fifth Kroger Marketplace store in the greater Knoxville area. The store includes traditional groceries, apparel, home décor, bed and bath items and a toy department. It also features The […]
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Whole Foods Opens Third 365 Store
The third 365 by Whole Foods Market opened Wednesday in Bellevue, Washington, at 10200 NE 4th Street in Bellevue Square. The 30,000-s.f. store offers a selection of grab-and-go prepared foods, grocery items and retail innovations that streamline the shopping experience for customers who are seeking convenience and value on high-quality products without any artificial colors, sweeteners or […]
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Stater Bros.’ New Norco Store To Replace Existing Unit
Plans are under way to construct a new Stater Bros. Market in Norco, California. The store will neighbor the communities of Corona and Eastvale and replace a smaller River Road Stater Bros. unit. At 44,200 s.f., the new store will be approximately 45 percent larger and is expected to open in spring 2017. “We are […]
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Publix Opens Store In Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Publix Super Markets today opens its new Muscle Shoals store at 3220 Woodward Avenue, marking the Lakeland, Florida-based grocer’s 62nd Alabama store. “Publix differentiates itself by providing excellent customer service, quality products and competitive prices,” said Brenda Reid, media and community relations manager for Publix. “We look forward to serving Muscle Shoals and hope that […]