The Fresh Market held two grand openings Oct. 30 – a 17,000-square-foot store at 2730 N. Halstead St. in Lincoln Park, Illinois; and a 27,000-square-foot site at 1153 State Route 3N in Crofton, Maryland. The new stores offer a range of fresh produce, premium meats, seafood, bakery items and globally and locally sourced products. The […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National
NGA Honors Ron And Jennifer Graff’s Commitment To Advocacy
The National Grocers Association (NGA) recognized independent grocery retailers Ron and Jennifer Graff for their commitment to political advocacy on behalf of the independent grocery industry. The Thomas F. Wenning Pinnacle PAC Award was presented during NGA’s Executive Conference & Public Policy Summit, held Oct. 28-30 in Washington, D.C. The award, given to NGA members […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
Albertsons Market Donates $14.3K To The Storehouse New Mexico
Albertsons Market presented a check Oct. 30 to The Storehouse New Mexico for $14,343.26, which will provide more than 71,000 meals for those struggling with food insecurity across the community. Albertsons Market ran the donate-at-the-register campaign in October to raise money to support the mission of The Storehouse New Mexico. Whether it’s campaigns like this […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Continues Expanding With New Store In Cypress, TX
H-E-B held a grand opening Oct. 30 for its new 128,000-square-foot store – H-E-B Bridgeland – at 20017 Bridgeland Creek Pkwy. in Cypress, Texas. The site is filled with aisle-to-aisle conveniences, amenities and a vast selection of products, as well as expanded specialty and international offerings. The H-E-B Cypress store will be home to the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Independent Store News, Northeast
Karns Foods Was ‘Doing Local’ Long Before It Became Trendy
The Karns family has been operating retail stores in central Pennsylvania since 1959. Andrea Karns surmises that it is unlikely her grandfather knew when he opened his butcher shop all those years ago that his reputation for offering top cuts of meat would be one of the many reasons customers continue to shop at Karns […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. To Acquire Four Shoppin’ Baskit Locations
Brookshire Grocery Co. has announced plans to acquire the Shoppin’ Baskit locations in Ranger, Coleman, Ballinger and De Leon, Texas. The locations will become Spring Market stores following a short closure for conversion in December. The expansion includes a partnership with Brookshire Grocery Co. and ACE Hardware to continue offering ACE products in the Ballinger […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Taps Brindle For Advisory Role To Di Bruno Bros.
Wakefern Food Corp. has appointed industry veteran Rick Brindle to an advisory role, supporting the expansion and distribution of its Di Bruno Bros. portfolio of products. “We are thrilled to have Rick support the Wakefern team,” said President Mike Stigers. “His extensive background in CPG and online grocery retailing will be invaluable as we expand […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, West
Grocery Outlet CEO Steps Down, Lindberg Tapped As Interim
Former CEO Eric Lindberg will return to lead Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. as interim president and CEO after RJ Sheedy stepped down and resigned from the board of directors. The announcement was made Oct. 30. Lindberg is chairman of the board, which has engaged a global executive search firm to begin the process of identifying […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Expands Pickup Services To 7 NY Locations
Tops Friendly Markets is expanding its Instacart services to include pickup at seven stores in New York. Previously available at 139 Tops locations throughout the company’s footprint, the feature will be available at the following locations: 3500 Main St. in Amherst; 345 Amherst St. in Buffalo; 1460 S. Park Ave. in Buffalo; 6363 Transit Road […]
Posted inSpartanNash, C-Store News, Midwest
SpartanNash To Acquire Fuel Distributor Markham Enterprises
SpartanNash has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Markham Enterprises, Markham Oil and its affiliates, a three-store chain of convenience stores and fuel distributor in mid-Michigan. Following the closing of this transaction in early December, SpartanNash will continue to employ Markham Enterprises’ 42 workers. The deal follows the company’s acquisition of Fresh Encounter Inc., […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Begins Annual Photo Contest
Heritage Grocers Group has begun its annual La Catrina Mas Catrina photo submission contest across all stores under its Cardenas Markets and Tony’s Fresh Market banners. Through Nov. 2, customers can submit a selfie with a Day of the Dead, La Catrina-style sugar skull make-up through the Cardenas or Tony’s Fresh websites for a chance to win up to $500 in gift […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Begins Fundraising For Relief Efforts In Roswell, NM
The United Family began a new donate-at-the-register campaign Oct. 25 to raise funds for disaster relief following the impacts of severe flooding in Roswell, New Mexico. The campaign, which United kicked off with a lead gift of $10,000, will run through Oct. 31, with all proceeds benefitting recovery efforts in Roswell. Customers can add a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Northeast
Authenticity, Discovery Foundations Of Friends’ Marketplace In MA
Reflecting on the past eight years of running Friends’ Marketplace in Massachusetts and the decision to buy the two stores from his father, Brian Junkins and wife Monila have encountered challenges along the way but are proud of what they have created. Among the changes the pair have made since taking over include expanding the […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co. Predicts Top Five Food Trends Of 2025
The Kroger Co. revealed its top five food trends for 2025, with food dupes, hot peppers and fermented flavors among the customer behaviors and anticipated popular items for the year ahead. The predictions are developed by Kroger’s team of food experts, including Our Brands’ product developers, chefs, buyers, culinary specialists and Kroger’s retail data science arm, […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Directs Donations To More Than 500 Midwest Nonprofits
Meijer reported that its fourth Meijer Team Gives program resulted in surprise donations to nearly 500 nonprofits in Midwest communities. “Meijer Team Gives is a deeply personal program for us because it allows our team members across the Midwest to support non-profits making a meaningful impact in their communities,” said Rick Keyes, president and CEO of […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Celebrates Community Leaders With JUNTOS Awards
Northgate González Market celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring 12 community leaders with the 2024 JUNTOS Awards. This annual ceremony, hosted at its corporate headquarters, highlighted the commitment of leaders dedicated to uplifting Latino communities across Southern California. “At Northgate Market, we believe in the power of unity and giving back to the communities that have supported […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Son Of Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market Founder Named President
T.J. Leonard has been named president of Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market, a farm fresh food store in the Richmond, Virginia, area. The son of store founder Tom Leonard and a grandson of retailer Stew Leonard Sr., he will oversee day-to-day operations of the store, as well as planning and finance. “T.J. might have been born […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Afresh Store Ordering To Foodservice
Fresh Thyme Market, a better-for-you Midwest grocer, is rolling out Afresh Store Ordering for Food Service. With this addition, Afresh gives Fresh Thyme the ability to tap into AI that is built for the nuances of fresh foods to deliver high quality ordering and inventory management for deli and prepared foods. Fresh Thyme is on […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Skogen’s Festival Foods To Open New Store In Hudson, WI
Skogen’s Festival Foods will hold a grand opening Nov. 8 for a new store at 1616 Crest View Drive in Hudson, Wisconsin, its 42nd location in the state. “The Hudson community has been very welcoming,” said Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Skogen’s Festival Foods. “We’re looking forward to meeting more of our guests and providing them […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest
The Kroger Co. Opens New Marketplace Store In Melissa, TX
The Kroger Co.’s Dallas Division has opened a Kroger Marketplace store in Melissa, Texas, marking the company’s first new store in North Texas since 2019. The 123,000-square-foot store, located at 2721 Sam Rayburn Highway, is an investment of $36 million in the community, providing access to more than 35,000 fresh products and creating some 300 […]