Wegmans Food Markets last week began full operations at its Cheese Caves, a one-of-a-kind, high-tech building that mimics the environments of cheese caves in Europe where many of the world’s most prized cheeses are ripened. (The French term for this ripening process is affinage.) Wegmans’ facility is believed to be the first such facility among […]
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Posted in, Store News, West
Natural Grocers Opening Second Utah Store Today
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening its second Utah location today, at 1075 North Main St., Suite 110, in Logan. “We are thrilled to expand our nutrition expertise and delicious food options to Logan,” said Kemper Isely, co-president of Colorado-based Natural Grocers. “We look forward to engaging with the local community about healthy living.” […]
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Safeway Receives MOAA’s Distinguished Service Award
Safeway Inc. has been selected to receive the 2014 Military Officers Association of America’s (MOAA) Distinguished Service Award, which honors individuals or organizations for their support of national defense and the uniformed service community. The company was recognized by MOAA for its “outstanding support as an employer of Guard and Reserve members and veterans.” “It […]
Posted in, Southwest, Store News
United Family To Offer Guests Tax Day Relief With Comfort Food
Customers of The United Family stores will get a special break on Tax Day (Tuesday, April 15) when they are treated to free beans and cornbread at 51 locations of United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos locations across Texas. The comfort food will be available from 4-8 p.m. for dine-in only in the deli section […]
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Natural Grocers Opens Stores In Oregon And New Mexico
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage opened stores this week in Oregon and New Mexico. The Oregon store, at 407 Northwest Burnside Rd. in Gresham, is the seventh location in the state for the grocer. The New Mexico store is located at 3970 E. Lohman Ave. in Las Cruces and is the fifth in that state […]
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Remodel Complete At Western Market Rocky Ridge
Western Market’s Rocky Ridge location in Vestavia, Ala., hosted a re-grand opening ceremony at the newly remodeled store Wednesday. A ribbon cutting was celebrated with a wine tasting and snacks. The store, at 3350 Morgan Dr., now includes a new seafood and custom-cut meat case, frozen yogurt bar, homemade fudge, new cheese shop, salad bar,wing […]
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Mariano’s Debuts Its Largest Store In Chicago’s Ravenswood Neighborhood
Roundy’s opened Mariano’s Ravenswood, located at 1800 W. Lawrence Ave., on Tuesday. The 80,500-s.f. Chicago store is the largest to date for Mariano’s. “At our largest store yet, shoppers will have a chance to experience the full range of features that make Mariano’s shopping experience unlike anywhere else,” said Bob Mariano, chairman and CEO of […]
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Walmart, Target, Publix Rank Among Most Valuable In 2014 Best Retail Brands Report
Walmart maintains its No. 1 spot on Interbrand’s 2014 Best Retail Brands list and, even with a 6 percent decline in brand value, it preserves an enormous margin over the next closest brand. Four brands increased their brand value by more than 25 percent this year: Macy’s, Whole Foods, Amazon and Cabela’s. The global Best […]