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Phoenicia Specialty Foods ‘Further Carved Out’ Niche To Differentiate Itself
Owner praises team for ‘collective positive effort’ through challenging times by Eric Pereira / staff writer The COVID-19 pandemic pushed grocery stores across the country to bring more convenience to their customers. As a result, Phoenicia Specialty Foods in Houston sees opportunities in the realm of pre-packaged meals, said Ann-Marie Tcholakian, manager and owner. “COVID […]
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Grocers In Buckeye State ‘Had Our Good Days And Our Bad Days’
Online ordering, safety likely to stay; samples, salad bars out by Eric Pereira/ staff writer While customers have found convenience and other advantages in online ordering, so too did Ohio independent grocers, especially during the frantic peaks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jennifer Williams, owner of Weiland’s Market in Columbus, Ohio, praised her store’s partnership with […]
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Grocer: Suppliers Finally Realized Importance Of Smaller Independents
by Eric Pereira / staff writer Nakul Patel, owner of Mt. Plymouth IGA Market in Sorrento, Florida, said consumers and the supply chain have gained a deeper appreciation for independent grocers during COVID-19 pandemic – and that feeling is likely to continue. “I truly believe that the independent grocer will thrive this decade,” Patel said. […]
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IRI Names Google Executive Perry As Next President And CEO
IRI has appointed Kirk Perry as president and CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective May 17. Perry succeeds Andrew Appel, who has led a transformation of the company – a global provider of technology, data and predictive analytics for the consumer, retail and media sectors – for nearly a decade. Appel will remain an […]
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H-E-B To Open Two Stores In DFW Metroplex Expansion
H-E-B is planning to bring its flagship H-E-B brand stores to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area next year. The stores, which will open in Frisco and Plano in fall 2022, build on the company’s longstanding presence in the area and reinforce its commitment to serve more customers in this dynamic and growing part of Texas. […]
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Miami Area Bravo Supermarkets Carry ‘Little Bit Of Everything’
Bravo chain proud of private label items, multicultural produce department by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer Weston, Florida, became home to a new Bravo Supermarkets location in 2020, but the year came with some challenges. Relinda Vásquez, president of the grocery chain, said the main recurring problem for her in the Miami area was […]
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NGA To Address Antitrust Laws, Economic Discrimination With Congress
by Eric Pereira / staff writer Big box retailers and e-commerce giants have reportedly used their influence during the COVID-19 pandemic to further disadvantage independent grocers and the communities they serve. That’s the position of the National Grocers Association, which on Tuesday held a press call to detail the efforts to combat what it referred to […]