Rouses Markets opened its new 43,000-s.f. store at Lapalco and Ames Boulevards in Marrero on Oct. 16. “My grandfather, Anthony J. Rouse Sr., our founder, was born in Marrero,” said CEO Donny Rouse. “My great-grandfather, J.P. Rouse, worked on a truck farm in Marrero raising potatoes and cabbages after immigrating to America from Sardinia.” The […]
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Green Way Markets Opens In Westchester County, New York
On Oct. 11, Allegiance Retail Services LLC held a grand opening of Green Way Markets on 20 North Salem Road in Cross River, Westchester County, New York. Owned and operated by the Estevez family, this is the newest banner for the Iselin, New Jersey-based cooperative. Green Way Markets provides a curated selection of prepared foods, […]
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Iowa-Based Yesway To Acquire 300-Store Allsup’s Chain
Yesway is acquiring Clovis, New Mexico-based Allsup’s Convenience Stores, which has a portfolio of 304 stores in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Some Allsup’s have served local communities for more than 60 years. “Allsup’s founders, Lonnie and Barbara Allsup, were true pioneers, innovators and visionaries of convenience store retailing,” said Yesway Chairman and CEO Thomas Nicholas […]
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Meijer Continues Investment In Pet Departments For Total Pet Care
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer Meijer is working to expand its pet departments for an even larger assortment of everyday essentials like food and grooming supplies, as well as the increasingly popular Halloween costumes. According to the National Retail Federation, an estimated 29 million people plan to dress their pets up for Halloween, and Meijer has […]
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Dollar General Opens Its 16,000th Store In Panama City, Florida
On Sept. 28, Dollar General Corp. held the grand opening of its 16,000th store in Panama City, Florida. The company marked the event with a community celebration and donations to two local elementary schools at its new store on East Third Street, which will serve Gulf Coast residents still rebuilding from devastation caused by Hurricane Michael […]
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Gelson’s Introduces Certified Organic Roasts From Groundwork Coffee
Gelson’s has collaborated with Los Angeles-based Groundwork Coffee to create two certified organic roasts exclusively for Gelson’s. Both are available in all of Gelson’s 27 locations in Southern California. Packaged in 12-oz. vacuum-sealed bags, the whole bean coffee is USDA-certified organic, fair-traded and ethically sourced. They are both priced at $14.99 and include: Gelson’s Signature […]
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Albertsons Changes Frozen Lineup, Launches Plant-Based Private Label
Seizing on consumer demand in frozen meals, Albertsons Cos. has revamped its lineup of Own Brands entrees with 55 new items, from organic plant-based meals for the “flexitarian” to protein power bowls. “We’re in a new age for frozen meals,” says Chad Coester, SVP of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands. “Shoppers deserve premium meals that deliver […]
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Food Lion Commits To Sustainable Chemistry, Products, Packaging
In its latest move to make its private brand products and packaging more sustainable, Food Lion has made a new sustainable chemistry commitment. Working in partnership with Retail Business Services, which develops private brand products for each of the Ahold Delhaize USA local brands, Food Lion will restrict certain chemicals from products and packaging, work […]