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Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, International Foods, Market Profile, Marketing News, Shelby Exclusives, Shelby Signature Content, Southeast, Whole Foods, Year In Review - 2020

SOUTHEAST: Market Profile: More Bravo Stores Planned For Florida’s Southern Half

by Treva Bennett

by John McCurry/contributing writer Bravo Supermarkets has been growing fast in Florida ever since it expanded there about 16 years ago. The chain now has more than 50 multicultural stores in Florida and is looking to add more. Bravo is part of a “virtual” chain operated by New York-based Krasdale Foods and its marketing arm, […]

Posted inHarps Food Stores, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, Southwest, Year In Review - 2020

SOUTHWEST: Harps Acquires 20 Stores Across Arkansas, Missouri

by Treva Bennett

Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 20 stores across northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri from Town and Country Grocers of Fredericktown, Missouri, Inc. The transaction remains subject to ordinary due diligence including approval from the Town and Country shareholders. The locations are as follows: Country Mart—Harrison, Arkansas;  Town & […]

Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Shelby Exclusives, Shelby Signature Content

Janssen’s Market Successfully Fills ‘Gourmet Convenience’ Niche

by Treva Bennett

by John McCurry/contributing writer Janssen’s Market has been a fixture in the Greenville, Delaware, community for 68 years. Paula Janssen, the store’s current co-owner, is the granddaughter of its founder, Joseph Janssen Sr. Her parents—Joe Jr. and Eileen Janssen—are her co-owners. Since its founding in the fall of 1952, the store has focused on being […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Guest Contributors, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Marketing News, National, Shelby Signature Content

Plant-Based Meats Aren’t As Shiny As They Seem

by Treva Bennett

by Danette Amstein, principal, Midan Marketing Not a day goes by that I don’t find the words “plant-based” or “meat alternatives” popping up on my social channels or news feeds. And really, it isn’t surprising. In fact, we measured conversation around plant-based alternatives from 2018-2020 and we’ve seen a 40 percent increase in the last […]

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Recommended: Las Cruces, NM, Area Grocery Stores Seeing Product Shortages

by Lorrie Griffith

LAS CRUCES – In the checkout aisle at the Walmart Supercenter on Walton Boulevard Thursday morning, a man was purchasing a three-pack of Lysol disinfecting wipes. Another shopper — a middle-aged woman – approached him and asked where he’d found it. “In automotive,” he replied with a smile. And off she and her shopping companions […]

Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Deli News, Food Service News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest, Specialty

SOUTHWEST: Brookshire Grocery Co. To Build New Fresh Store In Fate, Texas

by Treva Bennett

A new Fresh by Brookshire’s store is coming to Fate, Texas, according to an announcement by the Fate City Council and Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC). BGC expects to break ground at the future site, located at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Memorial Parkway, by the end of the year. The store is expected to […]

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Gelson’s Encino To Celebrate 60-Year Anniversary March 13-14

by Treva Bennett

In 1960, after years of requests from customers who would make the long drive to the Burbank Gelson’s store that opened in 1951, brothers Eugene and Bernie Gelson opened their second store in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Encino. The new store changed the way the community shopped. In addition to the very best produce, […]