By mid-November, C&K Market Inc. says it will sell its pharmacies. C&K owns 15 pharmacies that operate as Pharmacy Express, Tiffany’s Drugs and Chetco Pharmacy & Gifts in communities in southern Oregon and Northern California. “In a move to strengthen our operations, we plan to focus exclusively on our core business of operating community grocery […]
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Posted in, Independent Store News, West
Bristol Farms’ Director Of Warehouse And Distribution Dies At Age 57
Mr. Adrian Kelly Davis, director of warehouse and distribution for Southern California’s Bristol Farms, died Oct. 10 from injuries suffered in an auto accident. He was 57. Mr. Davis, known as Kelly, was the brother of Bristol Farms President and CEO Kevin Davis and was a week shy of celebrating his 58th birthday on Oct. […]
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Maverik EVP To Lead Slate Of 2013-14 NACS Executive Committee Members
NACS announced the election of its 2013-14 executive committee during its board of directors meeting at the NACS Show in Atlanta earlier this month. Brad Call, general counsel and EVP of adventure culture at Utah-based Maverik Inc., was named the association’s 2013-14 board chairman. Call also chairs the NACS executive committee, which provides strategic direction […]
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Dollar General Tests Fuel Station At Market Store In Ala.
Dollar General is testing a fuel station at its Dollar General Market in Hanceville, Ala. “Dollar General continues to innovate to provide convenience and value for our customers,” said Rick Dreiling, chairman and CEO of Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General. “This project to test a fuel offering is consistent with our strategy of continually looking for […]
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Supervalu Reports 2Q Fiscal 2014 Results
Supervalu Inc. on Thursday reported its second quarter fiscal 2014 results—and perhaps the biggest news dealt with the company’s Save-A-Lot banner, whose corporate-operated stores experienced a 4.6 percent increase in identical store sales. Sam Duncan, president and CEO of Supervalu, said on a conference call Thursday morning that corporate stores have revamped their meat and […]
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Publix Opens Rome, Ga., Store
Publix Super Markets opened its newest Georgia store earlier this week—in Rome. The Shelby Report attended grand opening events for the approximately 54,000-s.f. store in Floyd County, located at 435 Turner McCall Blvd. NE in Charles Hight Square. The location also includes a drive-thru pharmacy. Publix is staying busy with new stores. The Lakeland, Fla.-based […]
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NACS: Consumer Pessimism Deepens Despite Gas Price Declines
Consumer pessimism continues to deepen despite a second straight month of gas price declines. Nearly one in four consumers (23 percent) say they are “very pessimistic” about the economy, tied for the highest level measured this year, according the latest monthly NACS Consumer Fuels Survey. This is also the fourth month in row of increasing […]
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Laurel Grocery Recognizes IGA Retailers, Managers During Fall Show
Laurel Grocery Co. recently recognized the achievements of exceptional IGA retailers and managers during its 2013 Fall Food Show in Covington, Ky. Laurel Grocery Co. is an IGA licensed distribution center based in London, Ky. The company serves stores in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Illinois. Becky Amberger of Village Store IGA […]