IGA stores range from 10,000 to 100,000 square feet and are located in big cities, small towns and everywhere in between. But John Ross, president and CEO of IGA, has observed some attributes shared by retailers that achieve the alliance’s highest honor, IGA USA Retailer of the Year. They all begin with C: Curiosity: “When […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northgate Market, West
Northgate González Market Donates $239K For Wildfire Victims
In the wake of wildfires that ravaged Eaton Canyon and the Pacific Palisades, Northgate González Market raised $239,425 to support victims and their families. Through the “Unidos Por Nuestra Comunidad” initiative, Northgate Market asked customers across 44 stores in Southern California to round up their purchases, and $139,425 was raised. Northgate matched this with an […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
The United Family Donates 1K Socks To Faith Mission
Two of The United Family’s banner stores – United Supermarkets and Market Street – donated 1,000 pairs of socks Feb. 18 to Faith Mission of Wichita Falls, Texas. This is the sixth year The United Family has teamed up with Rainer Fruits to make this donation. The donation stems from a program called “Apples and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Northeast
Maine’s Bow Street Market Known For Prioritizing Local Products
About 20 minutes from Portland, Maine, on the shores of Casco Bay, is Freeport, home of LL Bean and popular discount retail outlets. For nearly 80 years, this charming coastal town also has been served by Bow Street Market. Established in 1946 as a small, family-run shop, Bow Street Market has become a local institution […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Giant Food, Northeast
Giant Food, Divert Achieve Food Waste Milestone
Giant Food and Divert Inc. have reached a milestone of about 80 million pounds of unsold food products processed since 2022, the equivalent of mitigating more than 37,000 metric tons of CO2e. “Partnering with Divert has allowed us to make a tangible difference in reducing food waste and supporting our communities,” said Diane Hicks, SVP […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Opens E-Commerce Fulfillment Center In Houston
H-E-B has opened a new e-commerce fulfillment center in Houston, Texas, a project that further expands the retailer’s commitment to integrate technologies that drive omnichannel growth and provide a better shopping experience for customers. The 100,000-square-foot facility will support H-E-B curbside and home delivery orders throughout Houston and surrounding cities. Building on H-E-B’s presence in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Corporate Store News, National
Grocers Commemorate Supermarket Employee Day
Grocers across the U.S. are taking time to celebrate their associates on Supermarket Employee Day. Supermarket Employee Day is part of a national effort to honor frontline grocery workers. First declared in 2021 by FMI – The Food Industry Association, Feb. 22 recognizes essential workers who support their customers and communities. With more than 40,000 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast
Piggly Wiggly In Eutaw, AL, Endures As Town’s Only Grocer
For nearly a quarter of a century, Jacky and Sandra Hamilton have been fixtures in the grocery business. In 2001, they purchased the Piggly Wiggly in Eutaw, a rural town of fewer than 3,000 residents in western Alabama. Since 2021, their store has become the sole grocery provider and a vital hub for the community. […]