The Kroger Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned following a board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger’s Policy on Business Ethics, according to a March 3 statement from the company. Lead Director Ronald “Ron” Sargent has been appointed to serve as chairman […]
Category: Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, Northeast
ARS Co-op Member Ferreira Wins Industry Award
Jason Ferreira, a member of Allegiance Retail Services, a supermarket grocery services co-op, was recognized by Shelby Publishing in its third annual Exceptional Independents Awards program, which celebrates the contributions of independent retailers across the industry. Ferreira, who owns and operates Foodtown stores in the New York City area, was honored for his achievements in […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
Circana Report Highlights New Era Of Private Label Transformation
Circana has released two new reports highlighting the continued global momentum of retailers’ private label products. Initially driven by cost-conscious shoppers, private labels have evolved into sought-after options as consumers recognize their quality and variety. Circana’s global research, From Growth to Transformation: A Global Private Label Perspective, explores regional approaches to private brands across the European […]
Posted inSoutheast, Corporate Store News
SEG Celebrates American Heart Month With $130K Donation
In recognition of American Heart Month in February, Southeastern Grocers (SEG), parent company of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, donated $130,000 to the American Heart Association in support of its “Life is Why” campaign. Throughout a three-week community donation program, SEG and its associates and customers contributed to funding for research, survivor support services […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest
Harps Taps Lesso As Information Systems Director
Harps Food Stores has promoted Chris Lesso to director of information systems, where he will oversee the company’s technology infrastructure and lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. Lesso’s career at Harps began in summer 1998 at Store 177 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where he worked part-time as a sacker while attending high school. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway Receives Several Awards At NGA Show
Fareway Stores has wrapped up a successful trip to the National Grocers Association Show, which ran Feb. 23-25 at the Ceasars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. For the second year in a row, Fareway received an Exceptional Independents Award from The Shelby Report. The honor showcases the grocer’s commitment to community, bringing people together […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Price Rite Marketplace Celebrates Team On Supermarket Employee Day
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Price Rite Marketplace celebrated its associates Feb. 22 on Supermarket Employee Day – a day proclaimed by FMI – The Food Industry Association to recognize grocery workers for their commitment to feeding families and enriching lives. Team members from 46 Price Rite Marketplace stores were acknowledged for the essential role each plays […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Surpasses Billion Pounds Of Donated Food
Publix Super Markets has exceeded 1 billion pounds of food donated through its Good Together program, which began in 2009. The milestone was shared at the company’s Hunger Summit Feb. 27. The event brought together Publix leaders and Feeding America partner food bank representatives from across the Southeast to collaborate on ways to get food into […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Independent Store News, Midwest
Jim’s SuperValu Thrives In Rural ND With Community-focused Innovation
For nearly 40 years, Jim’s SuperValu in Park River, North Dakota, has been a cornerstone of its rural community. Co-owner Diana Hahn, who has spent decades working in the store her parents purchased in 1986, understands the unique challenges and opportunities that come with running an independent grocery store in a small town. “My dad […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Albertsons Market Coming To Lovington, NM
Representatives from The United Family joined city officials and other community representatives Feb. 25 to break ground on an Albertsons Market grocery store and fuel station in Lovington, New Mexico. Slated to open in 2026, it will be the first United Family location in the market. “It is always exciting to enter a new community, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Members Cingari Family Markets, Kinsley Market Named Exceptional Independents
For the second year in a row, Wakefern Food Corp. cooperative members Cingari Family Markets and Kinsley Market [ShopRite of Brodheadsville] were among those recognized in Shelby Publishing’s Exceptional Independent Grocer Awards program. Presented at the National Grocers Association (NGA) Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 24, the awards shine a light on independent grocers that […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Garcia VP Of Marketing
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group has appointed Allison Garcia VP of marketing, where she will oversee HGG’s go-to-market strategy and report to Suzy Monford, chairman and CEO. “Allie brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for the grocery industry to our team,” Monford said. “Her deep understanding of the industry and innovative marketing approach will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
The Fresh Market Opens Location In Northbrook, IL
The Fresh Market that opened Feb. 26 in Northbrook, Illinois, is the speciality grocer’s seventh store in the greater-Chicago area and 168th location overall. The grand-opening celebration kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m., as well as a $2,000 donation to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The first 500 shoppers received special The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens New Miami Store Feb. 27
Publix Super Markets opened a new 53,287 square-foot store Feb. 27 at Briar Bay Shopping Center, 13005 SW 89th Place in Miami. The supermarket offers departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli, pharmacy and an adjacent Publix Liquors. There is also a seating area […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Paylessfoods Team Joins G.F. Buche Grocery Family
Paylessfoods, a Mobridge, South Dakota, retail grocery operation since 1960, will become Buche Foods on Feb. 27, according to RF Buche, CEO and president of G.F. Buche Co. “We’re proud to have Paylessfoods join our seven other community grocery stores throughout South Dakota,” said Buche, a fourth-generation grocer. “The Stoick family has provided 65 years […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National
Nugget Markets’ Moretti Wins NGA Best Bagger Championship
The National Grocers Association (NGA) awarded a $10,000 cash prize to Sebastian Moretti of Nugget Markets after he finished first in the Best Bagger Championship on Feb. 24. Sponsored by PepsiCo, the competition took place during the second day of The NGA Show at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. The annual gathering […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Finishing Store Conversion In Jersey Shore, PA
Save A Lot is preparing to open a store Feb. 27 at 701 Allegheny St. in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, after converting it from a previous banner. “We believe this community deserves high-quality food at a value price point that works for them while still enjoying the benefits of a locally-operated, family-run grocery store,” said Harry […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care Opens Clinic In Davenport, IA
The Health Exemplar Care clinic that Hy-Vee Inc. has opened at 4255 Elmore Ave. in Davenport, Iowa, is its fifth in the state. The clinic offers walk-in care to the general public from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Patients of all ages can be seen for a variety of non-life-threatening conditions, including flu, fever, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Celebrates More Store Manager Award Recipients
Houchens Food Group continued its Store Manager Appreciation Award banquets into the latter part of 2024. Consisting of 18 lunch banquets divided by region and banner, the events included individual recognition of store managers as well as a selection of other awards. In addition, a Store Manager of the Year was named. In a statement, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Four Midwest Grocers Join DoorDash Delivery Platform
DoorDash has added four Midwest grocers – Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, Festival Foods, Marc’s and Woodman’s Food Markets – to the DoorDash Marketplace. The new partners offer consumers across three states increased access, adding to the more than 500,000 products available from regional grocers on the platform. Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets: The family-owned business specializes […]