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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 […]

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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 […]

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Food Lion Receives 13th Consecutive EPA Energy Star Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Food Lion with its Energy Star award for the 13th consecutive time for the grocer’s continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. “We are honored to receive the Energy Star Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award for the 13th year,” said Susan Sollenberger, director […]