Village Beach Market in Vero Beach, Florida, is a three-generation legacy of the Keen family. Jason Keen runs it, having taken over after his father, Jerry, died three years ago. His grandfather started the business in 1951, and Jerry Keen took the reins when he was 20. “He lost his dad when he was only […]
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Posted inRetailer of the Year, Southwest
Tournament, Banquet Are Celebration Of Caring For Lowe Sr.
Roger Lowe Sr. demonstrates an admiration for every Lowe’s teammate he meets, to which countless people can attest. “He would honestly take the time to greet everybody,” said David Figueroa, area manager. “From the front to the back of the store. He has such a personal relationship with a lot of our workers. And just […]
Posted inGuest Contributors, Association News, National
Independent Grocers Fly In Formation, Voices United For Fair Competition
NGA takes pride in representing the independent grocery industry and is honored to speak in the halls of power in Washington on behalf of retailers, wholesalers and suppliers. As a generator of tax revenue and jobs while helping to feed this great nation, the industry must remind policymakers how important it is to Main Street […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Southwest
God, Family, Groceries Are Guiding Forces For Lowe’s Market
As a Christian-based and family-owned organization, these two values are at the core of Lowe’s Market. The Christian and family values helped drive one of the company’s internal logos – GFG, which stands for God, family and groceries. The letters are listed in order – God is first priority, family is second and the grocery business […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year
The Fresh Market Known For ‘Impeccable Guest Service’
Voted the Best Supermarket in America for a second consecutive year by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards – based on value, selection and service, The Fresh Market’s “impeccable guest service” helped the specialty grocer achieve the honor. Brian Johnson, SVP of store operations and support, has made it his mission to continue improving […]
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Retailer of the Year, Southwest
A Lasting Legacy Of Passion, Partnerships And Persistence
When Roger Lowe Sr. is visiting one of his stores, there’s a good chance you will find him bagging groceries or greeting every employee (known as a teammate) or picking up trash in the parking lot. His heart for people, attention to detail and impact on the grocery industry are just a few of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, Guest Contributors, National
Grocery Stores Must Take Up Arms In War Against Cyber Crime
We know the stories: Some company, hospital, school or individual gets hit with a ransomware attack, which shuts down its computer system. It then must pay the criminals to get access to the system again or pay a lot of money reloading and restarting literally everything. These aren’t teenagers hacking corporate systems to show off […]
Posted inInnovator of the Year, Southeast
The Fresh Market’s Marketing Innovations Guide To ‘Top of Mountain’
Kevin Miller came to The Fresh Market as chief marketing officer after having served in the same role for 4.5 years at Natural Grocers, where he had learned a lot about the grocery industry. The job of CMO at The Fresh Market was “an opportunity to further apply some of that knowledge. It was a […]