Ten days after opening to the public, FreshTake Grocery in Augusta, Georgia, will hold its grand opening celebration Jan. 30. Located at 2907 Washington Road, FreshTake’s shopping experience includes amenities such as a sushi bar, pizza and pasta counter, barbecue smokehouse, hot food stations and a full-service Starbucks. Customers can visit Jackson’s Beer and Wine […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Midwest
Jim’s Market Navigates Challenges In Minnesota’s Retail Food Landscape
Paul Huber, president of Jim’s Market in Canby, Minnesota, has spent most of his life in the grocery business. From the time he began helping at his father’s store at age 12, Huber has remained dedicated to continuing his family’s tradition of running an independent grocery store. However, as he faces a rapidly changing industry, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion To Open New Store Jan. 29 In Troutman, NC
Food Lion is preparing to open a new store Jan. 29 at 155 Crosstie Lane in Troutman, North Carolina. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 7:45 a.m. Afterward, the first 100 customers will receive a mystery gift card valued up to $200 and a free reusable shopping bag. “I’ve had the pleasure of serving […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Northeast
ASG Expands Retail Network With NationsBenefits
NationsBenefits has shared its new partnership with Port Washington, New York-based Associated Supermarket Group (ASG), expanding access to essential health and wellness products for local communities nationwide. NationsBenefits cardholders can use their Mastercard prepaid card at more than 75 ASG supplied supermarkets, making it easier for members to purchase eligible healthy groceries, over-the-counter products and wellness essentials. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
New Kroger Marketplace Opens In Plano, TX
On Jan. 24, Kroger’s Dallas Division opened a new 125,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace at 9617 Coit Road in Plano, Texas. The store, which replaces the grocer’s former location nearby, created 130 new jobs and represents an investment of $31 million in the community. It is the second new Marketplace location Kroger has built in North Texas, […]
Posted inAssociation News, IGA, Independent Store News, National
IGA Names 8 Retailer Of The Year Honorees
The Independent Grocers Alliance has selected eight stores as IGA USA Retailers of the Year, the highest honor it bestows upon its members. The awards are presented annually to grocers who have best provided leadership and excellence in their communities. Each store was nominated by its licensed distribution center (LDC). The retailers, who will be […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Launches First Candelaria Tamale Celebration
Heritage Grocers Group has launched its first annual Candelaria Tamale Celebration at Cardenas Markets and El Rancho Supermercado. For many Hispanic families, the holiday season concludes Feb. 2 with El Día de la Candelaria. Leading up to this celebration is Three Kings Day (Jan. 6), where a “Rosca de Reyes” (traditional cake) is served. The person […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Adds Grocery Delivery Through Uber Eats
Rochester, New York-based Wegmans Food Markets has begun a partnership with Uber Eats to add the grocer to its delivery platform. Wegmans locations in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C., are now available to shop on the Uber Eats and Uber apps. Stores in Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania will be added in […]