Roger Lowe Sr., president and chairman of the board at Lowe’s Market, has been inducted into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. In addition to this honor, Lowe’s Market has been named as The Shelby Report of the Southwest’s Retailer of the Year. Join us in the pages that follow as we learn how […]
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Pyburn’s Farm Fresh Foods Has Become Houston Area Institution
Pyburn’s Farm Fresh Foods on Fondren Road in Houston plans to celebrate the store’s 10th anniversary this year with some renovations and by showing appreciation to the community. Loan Couch, general manager, is among the family members who oversee one of the 11 Pyburn’s stores. Nine of them are in Houston, while the other two […]
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New Concept Store Leads Way To Future For The Fresh Market
Shoppers begin their experience of The Fresh Market before they reach the door, as the entrance is decorated with flowers and plants to match the season or an upcoming holiday. “We really want to set the tone when the guest comes out of their car – a kind of anticipation of what they’re going to […]
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Sharing Stories Of The Fresh Market And Its Team Members
The Fresh Market Magazine was created during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to bring the store to the specialty retailer’s guests, sharing its stories while they stayed home more, according to Gloria Reardon, director of products, occasions and meal solutions. “I would say our brand is a very experiential brand – you have to […]
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The Fresh Market Builds On History Of Innovation
The Fresh Market is all about fresh, but it’s also about innovation. Founders Ray and Beverly Berry were innovators when they opened their first store in Greensboro, North Carolina, on March 5, 1982. Inspiration struck during a trip to Europe, where they experienced the charm and essence of the local food markets. Innovation came as […]
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CFA Leader Says Labor Shortages Biggest Challenge For Food Retailers
The economy in Connecticut appears to be lagging behind the U.S. average, and a lack of fiscal discipline at the state and local levels continues to be an issue. According to the “2021 Report on Business Climate by State” produced by the Tax Foundation, Connecticut’s business climate is ranked 47th in the U.S. and has […]
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Much Time, Tasting Went Into The Fresh Market’s The Square
Diane Cleven has had “the most lucky career in the world.” The VP of deli/CMS/sushi/bakery at The Fresh Market came to the company about 22 years ago, when owner Ray Berry and his son persuaded her to leave the specialty distributor for which she was working. Cleven joined The Fresh Market because she “fell in […]
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Fresh Foods Specialty Grocer Finds Niche Along The Coast
For independent grocer Jon Welsh, serving customers and the community are what he loves most about his job. Welsh owns and operates Fresh Foods specialty grocery stores in Cannon Beach and Manzanita, along the Oregon coast. While the IGA affiliate stores do a robust business during tourist season, Welsh said the rest of the year […]