The grocery industry was not on The Save Mart Companies CEO Chris McGarry’s radar when planning his career. The New Jersey native attended Seton Hall University and earned three degrees: a bachelor’s in history, an MBA in finance and a law degree. “If you had asked me 30 years ago if I’d have a career […]
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Examining Price Authority And What Shoppers Don’t Know About It
“I know what I know; the problem is that I don’t know what I don’t know.” In business, and in life, awareness of what you don’t know can be critical to success. And of course, the opposite is true. Being confident you know something, when the opposite is true is a path to disaster. As […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Home Page Latest News, West
The Save Mart Companies Named 2022 West Retailer Of The Year
The Save Mart Companies have been named The Shelby Report of the West’s Retailer of the Year. The Save Mart Companies operates 200 Save Mart, Lucky California and FoodMaxx stores in the California Central Valley and Northern Nevada. In addition to its retail operation, the company also operates SMART Refrigerated Transport and is a partner in […]
Posted inProduce News, Beverage News, Retailer of the Year, Southwest
From Watermelons To Pepsi, Lowe’s Not Afraid To Go Big
Lowe’s Market is continuing to go big with its product displays. Residents of Lubbock, Texas, were treated to a record-breaking display of watermelons on June 2, 2021. The Food King on 82nd Street hosted a watermelon marketing event of epic proportions, with the world’s largest watermelon display. Although unverified by the Guinness Book of World […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
Town, Lowe’s Rally To Rebuild San Saba Store Gutted By Fire
In the wee hours of Friday, March 20, 2020, tragedy struck the small town of San Saba, Texas as a fire was discovered shortly after midnight at the only grocery store in town, Lowe’s Market. The local volunteer fire department, along with those from several neighboring communities, fought the blaze through the night and […]
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IDFA Board Member: Innovation Remains Key For Industry
The International Dairy Foods Association Economic Impact Study, which measures the combined impact of the dairy products industry, showed the economic impact totaled $752.93 billion in the U.S. With more than 90 percent household penetration and high frequency of consumption, IDFA board member Blake Waltrip said the average U.S. consumer today has anywhere from three […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Southeast
Village Beach Market In Vero Beach Striving To Be ‘Simply Better’
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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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 […]