Specialty grocer Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, headquartered in Melville, New York, turned to ECRS for its point-of-sale solutions about three years ago. Tom Waibel, VP of technology for Uncle Giuseppe’s, said the change occurred just prior to him joining the grocer. Uncle Giuseppe’s is a family-owned independent whose 11 locations all feature kitchens, which prepare a […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Association News, Feature, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ROFDA Retail Media Network Represents Unparalleled Level Of Cooperation
Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) wholesalers, along with multiple third-party providers, have teamed up to provide a comprehensive suite of retail media network solutions tailored to members’ needs. This includes targeted advertising opportunities, data-driven insights for campaign optimization and integrated e-commerce and fulfillment with collaborative partnerships that enhance brand visibility. “As a coalition […]
Posted inExceptional Independents, Feature, Southeast
ESOP Status, Awards Program For Store Managers Helping HFG Shine
Houchens Food Group (HFG) is a subsidiary of Houchens Industries, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) that includes 14 other subsidiary companies. Houchens Industries is highly diversified with businesses in construction, insurance, pharmacy, pet and retail. HFG has been recognized as The Shelby Report’s Exceptional Independent Retail Organization. The company launched a new program this […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, West
Los Altos Ranch Markets’ Growth In Phoenix Area Comes Via Brand Loyalty
The seven Los Altos Ranch Markets in and around Phoenix served more than 6 million customers last year. That number speaks to the affinity shoppers have for the banner, according to Prabash Coswatte, chief operating officer of Los Altos’ parent company, Heritage Grocers Group, based in Ontario, California. The first Los Altos store in Phoenix […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Association News, Feature, National
ROFDA Relationships Help Create ‘Community That Thrives On Mutual Success’
The leaders of Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) recognize the power of having access to educational resources and have turned the act of sharing information into an art form. “My peer group is fantastic, and they are readily available to me if I’ve got a situation that I have questions about” said Ray […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southwest
La Montañita Food Co-op Growing Roots In New Mexico
Known locally as the grocery store with a soul, La Montañita Food Co-op is making a name for itself with four locations in New Mexico – two in Albuquerque and one each in Gallup and Santa Fe. The Gallup store is La Montañita’s smallest at just 1,000 square feet, while the largest totals 20,000 square […]
Posted inCenter Store, Feature, Northeast
‘One Quality-One Team’ Approach Has Catania Oils Poised For 2025, Future Growth
The Griffin Report caught up with Mark Coleman, SVP of global sales for Ayer, Massachusetts-based Catania Oils, following the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s 2024 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago. A processor and packager of plant-based oils, Catania’s products are used in the bulk ingredient, foodservice, retail and private label markets in New England and […]
Posted inAssociation News, Market Profile, Southeast
GFIA’s Kuzava Gives Updates On Impact Of Bird Flu, New Administration, Tort Reform
Kathy Kuzava, president of the Georgia Food Industry Association, took time out during one of her busiest seasons of the year – the legislative session that just got underway – to share her thoughts on several issues with existing, or potential, impact on Peach State grocers. Can you tell us the latest on the […]