Stokes Markets will be acquiring three Gary & Leo’s stores in Montana, with the transition taking place over a three-week period this spring. Stokes will assume operations in Florence on May 22, Conrad on May 29 and Havre on June 5. The acquisition was described as a friendly transition between two family-owned grocery businesses that […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Coborn's, Midwest
Coborn’s Acquires Kessler’s Grocery Stores In SD
Coborn’s Inc. has signed a purchase agreement to acquire two grocery stores operated by the Kessler family under the Kessler’s Food and Grocery banner in northeastern South Dakota. The locations included in the acquisition are: Kessler’s Food and Grocery: 621 6th Ave. SE in Aberdeen, South Dakota; and Kessler’s Food and Fuel: 308 N Broadway […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite To Hold Store Grand Opening April 13 In Watchung, NJ
A new ShopRite at 1701 U.S.-22 in Watchung, New Jersey, will open April 9 and host a grand-opening celebration with special giveaways April 13. The town’s current ShopRite will close April 8. The Sumas family and its company, Village Super Market Inc., which owns and operates the new store, will kick off the festivities at […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Price Rite Marketplace Kicks Off Annual Feeding Minds, Bodies Campaign
Price Rite Marketplace and Feed the Children kicked off their annual Feeding Minds & Bodies campaign with a hunger-fighting event in Rhode Island that helped hundreds of families. The gathering, the first of eight similar events planned this year, took place at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium at the start of GoProvidence’s Providence Culinary Collective, a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Celebrates Employees During Annual Business Meeting
The Giant Co. celebrated the achievements of employees March 26 during its annual business meeting, presenting 28 awards recognizing commitment to outstanding performance and leadership while embodying the company’s purpose, values and team and customer promises. “Each team member and store team recognized this year illustrates their dedication every day to exceeding our customers’ expectations […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Anniversary Issues, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter’s Focus ‘Always Been On Improving Lives In Meaningful Ways’
As the company celebrates its 65th birthday, the leaders at Harris Teeter are confident they have the secret sauce to ensure it will keep thriving. “The key to maintaining Harris Teeter’s core values and mission has always been our people,” said Tammy DeBoer, president. “From our dedicated associates in-store to our drivers on the road […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Heritage Grocers Group, Olive Crest Partner To Prevent Child Abuse, Neglect
Heritage Grocers Group has partnered with Olive Crest and the Child Abuse Stops Here Network to begin an in-store fundraising campaign at Cardenas Markets, Los Altos Ranch Markets, El Rancho Supermercado and Tony’s Fresh Market banner stores. One of the largest Hispanic and ethnic food retailers in the country, Heritage Grocers Group is raising money to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway Breaks Ground On First Store In Kansas
Fareway Stores Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony April 1 for its first store in Kansas – a 21,000-square-foot Fareway Meat & Grocery at 15790 State Ave. in Basehor. First announced in February 2024, the store will feature a built-in smoker to provide freshly smoked items typically only offered at Fareway Meat Market locations. “The Basehor […]
Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Donates 14.8M Meals During Annual Orange Bag Campaign
Food Lion Feeds’ seventh annual Orange Bag campaign, in collaboration with customers, provided the equivalent of more than 14.8 million meals to address food insecurity. The campaign, which ran from Feb. 26-March 18, benefits Feeding America and local partner food banks throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Through this initiative, customers help address food insecurity […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Southwest
Woods Supermarket Expands To Johnstown, CO
Woods Supermarket held a ribbon cutting and grand-opening celebration March 19 for a store at 4330 Ledge Rock Drive in Johnstown, Colorado – the first out-of-state expansion for the 75-year-old family-owned Missouri business. “We are thrilled with the community support we have found in the vibrant Johnstown area and honored to be a part of the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Promotes ‘We Are Here’ Marketing Campaign
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has launched an integrated marketing campaign, “We Are Here,” spotlighting the family-operated businesses at the heart of the brand and their deep community ties. Rolling out across a variety of media channels, the campaign showcases a montage of images and stories. Viewers will see familiar faces – including the families who […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces Lemon-Inspired Own Brand Products
Albertsons Cos. has introduced a limited edition collection of lemon-inspired Own Brands products to celebrate the arrival of spring. Available through May 9, customers will find lemon-flavored candy, cookies, pretzels, chips, popcorn and sparkling water from the grocer’s private label brands – Signature Select, Overjoyed and Soleil. Presented in unified packaging across brands, the spring products […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Corporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Prioritizes Personalized Customer Service
At Harris Teeter, exceptional customer service is a core value and tradition passed down from its founders, W.T. Harris and Willis and Paul Teeter. From the very beginning, they made it clear customer satisfaction was not just a priority, but the backbone of how they ran their business. Their commitment to providing the best possible […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
T&T Supermarket Expanding To San Francisco
T&T Supermarket will continue its U.S. expansion with a new store at 2675 Geary Blvd. in the San Francisco City Center, scheduled to open winter 2026. The news comes on the heel of the company’s first U.S. store in Bellevue, Washington, which opened in December, and the recent announcement of a location in San Jose, California. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, National
Churchill, Schlueter Among AWG Annual Excellence Award Winners
As part of its 2025 Innovation Showcase and Annual Shareholders Meeting, Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) presented its Lou Fox Community Service Award and Store Manager of the Year Award, among other honors. Walt Churchill of Walt Churchill’s Market in Ohio received the Lou Fox Community Service Award winner, while Store Manager of the Year went […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Sprouts Farmers Market Adds NIL Deals Across Women’s Sports
Sprouts Farmers Market has added eight new individual Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals with college athletes in women’s sports as a deeper commitment to its PowHERed by Sprouts program. “Sprouts is on a mission to power women both on and off the field, fueling performance through nutrition and partnering with athletes who are changing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, West
At Family-Run Goodwin & Sons In California, Stores ‘Positioned To Serve’ Their Communities
Michael Johnstone, VP of Goodwin & Sons Inc., is a fourth-generation grocer and great-grandson of the company’s founder. He responded to questions from The Shelby Report’s Lorrie Griffith about the grocer’s four stores, three of which are located in Southern California. To start off, tell me about you – your title and history with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Harris Teeter Named Premier Sponsor For Cooper River Bridge Run
Harris Teeter will return as the sole presenting sponsor for the 48th annual Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, South Carolina. “Harris Teeter has served the Charleston community for nearly half a century,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs for Harris Teeter. “We’re thrilled to return to the Cooper River Bridge Run as the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Center Store, Executive News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Names Allison As VP, Center Store Merchandising
The Giant Co. has named Steve Allison VP of center store merchandising, effective immediately. Allison will report to Rebecca Lupfer, SVP and chief merchant for The Giant Co. “With his years of merchandising experience, Steve brings a proven track record of building both strategic and mutually beneficial supplier relationships to best serve our customers’ needs,” […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Anniversary Issues, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter, ‘Your Neighborhood Market,’ Remains Cornerstone Of Communities
For 65 years, Harris Teeter has been a cornerstone of its communities, enriching the lives of customers and associates alike. Founded in North Carolina, the retailer has built its reputation on fresh, high‑quality products, innovative offerings and an exceptional shopping experience, earning its moniker – “Your Neighborhood Market.” This commitment extends beyond the aisles, with […]