Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Cargill And TGI Fridays Team Up In Honoring Firefighters Across The U.S.

To say a big thank you to firefighters across the nation for their work and dedication to the community during a year of uncertainty, Cargill and TGI Fridays are teaming up this summer to build Bold Heroes. It is an initiative designed to provide firefighters across the nation with TGI Fridays frozen beef patties, condiments […]

Posted inFresh Thyme, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest

Fresh Thyme Market Searches For Hyperlocal Products In St. Louis Area

Fresh Thyme Market, a full-service specialty retailer with stores in 10 states throughout the Midwest, is searching for hyperlocal products to fill the shelves of a new concept store in the historic Foundry area of St. Louis, Missouri. Fresh Thyme Market is focused on fresh, healthy, natural, organic offerings at affordable prices and believes sourcing […]

Posted inWest, Home Page Slider, Snacks Brands

The Wonderful Co. Wins Awards For Pistachios, POM Teas

Wonderful Pistachios No Shells recently announced that one of its newest flavors, Sea Salt & Vinegar, has won several awards.  A tart and tangy snack, it was selected as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2021 Healthy Snack Awards in the Nutritious Nuts & Legumes category and won Gold for “Best Savory Snack” in Delicious Living’s 2021 Best Bite Awards […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Southeast

FMS Solutions Acquires G.O.T. Systems, Expanding Service Offerings

FMS Solutions has announced the addition of Kansas-based G.O.T. Systems, a technology solutions provider, to the FMS family.  FMS Solutions has been focused on the independent retailer’s success for over four decades. The mission of G.O.T. Systems is to help independents increase their profitability and operations, falls in line with the former’s mission of helping […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

SEG Unveils Annual Grant Program To Support Equity In Communities

Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, along with the SEG Gives Foundation, has opened the application process for the 2021 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant. The program supports local nonprofits by addressing racial disparities in health care, food insecurity and education. Now […]

Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

CEFCO Celebrates “Month of Freedom” With Rewards Through App

Temple, Texas-based CEFCO Convenience Stores is running a series of promotions during July through CEFCO Rewards, their pinpad-based loyalty program. CEFCO Rewards members will have access to free products and exclusive offers all month. Some offers will last a day and others will last a week. These exclusive deals will be communicated via email and […]

Posted inAssociation News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

PFMA Annual Conference Returns In Person, Highlighting Industry Trends

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association 2021 Annual Conference returned to its in-person format for two days of sessions at the Gettysburg Hotel in June.   Members, vendors and presenters gathered for the first time in 18 months, discussing a range of topics that highlighted sustainable practices, digital communication, tobacco and gaming. A virtual session with State […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Hy-Vee Stores To Host Rahal Letterman Lanigan Indycar Show Car

West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee, Inc., in partnership with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, will display a No. 45 Hy-Vee-sponsored Indy show car at select store locations across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region throughout July. The partnership with the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team began in 2020, when Hy-Vee became the primary sponsor of Graham Rahal’s entry for […]