A new nationwide study of consumers in the 25-to-45 age group indicates that these shoppers are increasingly demonstrating loyalty to the stores they use for household grocery purchases. The new Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) study, entitled “The Rise of Loyal Shoppers,” focused on 1,059 men and women age 25-45, a segment that makes up […]
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Posted in, C-Store News, Southeast
Sheetz Opening New North Carolina Stores Today
Sheetz is opening new stores at 5230 Beauchamp Lane in Winston-Salem and 2350 South Main Street in Lexington, North Carolina, today. “Sheetz is experiencing a lot of growth companywide, and we have done a tremendous amount of growth in the North Carolina market,” said Sheetz’s Ryan Sheetz. “North Carolina is a great fit for us. […]
Posted in, National, Store News
Survey: Food Retailers Identified As Wellness Destination
For the third year, the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) surveyed food retailers on how they are meeting the needs of shoppers who are seeking healthier lifestyles, and the findings present a complex combination of corporate social responsibility and vast business opportunities for food retailers. FMI’s “Food Retailer Contributions to Health and Wellness” demonstrates exponential exploration […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Buehler’s To Offer Spring Coho Salmon All Year
Buehler’s Fresh Foods’ seafood department will offer customers Spring Coho Salmon all year long. Once a seasonal product, the year-round availability is attributed to breakthrough research and sustainable practices developed by nationally renowned partners, and spearheaded locally by Homestead Springs Farm in central Ohio, according to Wooster-based Buehler’s. Coho Salmon, typically found in northern Pacific […]
Posted in, C-Store News, National, Produce News
New Resource Builds The Business Case For Produce Sales At C-Stores
A primer to help convenience stores sell more produce was published Monday by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the United Fresh Produce Association. “Building the Business Case for Produce Sales at Convenience Stores” combines analysis of industry and consumer trends with practical ideas to develop an enhanced produce offering in stores. The […]
Posted in, Store News, West
WinCo Opening New Store In Chandler, Arizona, On Thursday
WinCo Foods will open its first store in Chandler, Arizona, on Thursday. It will mark the Boise, Idaho-based grocer’s sixth store in the state. The approximately 85,300-s.f. Chandler store is located at 222 W. Willis Road. It will initially employ about 150 people, 140 of whom have been hired locally. The store will feature the […]
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Food Lion To Remodel Stores In Raleigh Market Beginning Next Month
Food Lion plans to remodel its Raleigh, North Carolina, market stores in 2015. “We’re proud to have been a part of the Raleigh community since 1975 and are excited to bring our Raleigh customers our newest format stores,” said Food Lion President Meg Ham. “We’ve heard from our customers that they’re seeking an easy, quick, […]
Posted in, Corporate Store News, West
Sprouts Announces Launch Of Public Offering By Selling Stockholders
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced the launch of a public offering of 15,847,800 shares of its common stock held by affiliates of Apollo Global Management. The affiliates of Apollo will be the only selling stockholders. The company will not issue shares in the offering and will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the […]