Weis Markets on Friday reported that its third quarter sales increased 3.4 percent to $683.9 million, while its comparable store sales increased 2.6 percent compared to the same period in 2013. The company’s third quarter net income increased 17.2 percent to $13.7 million compared to $11.7 million for the same period in 2013. During the […]
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Natural Grocers Opening Fifth Oklahoma Store On Tuesday
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening its second Oklahoma City-area store, at 7001 North May Avenue, on Tuesday. It’ll be the fifth store in the Sooner State for Colorado-based Natural Grocers, according to the company’s website. “Natural Grocers is proud to open an additional Oklahoma City store, providing quality organic and natural foods, products, […]
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Newlands Campbell Resigns As President Of Food Lion
Food Lion President Beth Newlands Campbell has resigned, effective Nov. 1. She is leaving the company for personal and professional reasons, the Salisbury, North Carolina-based grocer said Thursday. Meg Ham of Bottom Dollar will succeed Newlands Campbell. Food Lion and Bottom Dollar are both owned by Delhaize America. “We are extremely pleased to tap into […]
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Publix To Reopen Monument Road Store In Jacksonville On Thursday
Publix will reopen its Monument Road location in Jacksonville at 8 a.m. Thursday. The store replaces an older one that was torn down to make room for the new, larger store. “We are extremely excited about the reopening and look forward to serving our customers and the community again,” said Dwaine Stevens, media and community […]
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Rouses Opening New Concept Store In Lafayette On Wednesday
When the doors open to the newest Rouses Market in Lafayette, Louisiana, on Wednesday, customers will get their first look at a new concept store conceived and designed by the Thibodaux-based company. “We changed more than the architecture,” said Donny Rouse, managing partner. “We changed the customer-team member experience and made it more interactive. This […]
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C&S Completes Purchase Of Piggly Wiggly Carolina Wholesale Biz
C&S Wholesale Grocers of New Hampshire has finalized the purchase of Charleston, South Carolina-based Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co.’s wholesale and retail services business. “The Piggly Wiggly brand has been a Southern tradition for over 60 years, and we are proud to partner with the many talented independent owners to grow this beloved banner,” C&S executives […]
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Longtime Brookshire Brothers President Passes Away
Mr. R.A. Brookshire of Lufkin, Texas, passed away Oct. 22. He was 80 years old. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. at Lufkin’s First Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Klund and Rev. Aubrey Knox officiating. A reception will follow the services in the church parlor. Mr. Brookshire was born Oct. 10, […]
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Washington Food Industry Association Hands Out Annual Awards
The Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) last week presented its annual awards during a surprise ceremony that highlighted the many achievements of the state’s grocery industry. Vashon Thriftway recognized with excellence award Norm Mathews, owner of Vashon Thriftway, was presented with the 2014 Excellence in Operations Award by the WFIA. “Norm has worked tirelessly to […]