Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest

Forty Acres Fresh Market Taking On Logistical Barriers In Chicago

Liz Abunaw, founder and owner of Forty Acres Fresh Market in Chicago, continues to hold pop-up markets in Austin, a West Side community with few grocery options. But the goal is to open a brick-and-mortar store.  When an old Salvation Army building at 5713 W. Chicago Ave. went on the market, Abunaw approached West Side Health […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Big Y To Hold In-Store Hiring Event, March 1

Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y will hold the company’s third on-the-spot hiring event on March 1 at all locations across Massachusetts and Connecticut. This opportunity is for anyone 18 years and older to try new skills and to be a voice for sharing innovative ideas.  “Over my career, I have had the opportunity to work with amazing people […]

Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Green Life Farms Supplies Herbs, Leafy Greens To Farmer Joe’s Market

Green Life Farms has added Farmer Joe’s, a brand-new 55,000 square foot market in Cape Coral, Florida, to its long list of retail partners. Farmer Joe’s is the first Florida location to carry 11 of Green Life Farms’ herb varieties, along with its baby leafy greens and butterhead lettuce. Green Life Farms’ products are prominently featured […]

Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, West

Columbus Craft Meats Launches New Marketing Campaign

Hayward, California-based Columbus Craft Meats has announced its new integrated marketing campaign – the “Like This” campaign. “Like This” shows consumers how they can use Columbus brand products to create charcuterie boards and bites. The campaign offers inspiration through easy charcuterie builds to deliver elevated experiences. Many of the featured flavor combinations are part of the new Perfect Charcuterie Bite […]

Posted inIngles Markets, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Ingles Markets Promotes Jackson As CFO

Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets Inc. has announced the promotion of Patricia “Pat” E. Jackson to CFO. Jackson will replace Ronald B. Freeman, who recently retired as CFO after serving Ingles for 17 years. Jackson has been the company’s controller since she joined Ingles in 2010. Prior to that, she was the CFO of Sisters […]

Posted inNatural Grocers, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, Produce News, Southwest, Sustainability News

Natural Grocers Announces Second Annual ‘Celebrate Colorado’ Event

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers has announced its second annual “Celebrate Colorado” event on March 3. Customers at its 41 stores across the state will receive a free, Colorado-themed, limited-edition, reusable shopping bag and commemorative sticker, along with special discounts on local brands. Shoppers can also enter to win a $100 Natural Grocers Gift Card – one lucky winner will be announced […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Publix VP Of Real Estate Strategy To Retire; New VP Announced

Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has announced the retirement of Bob Balcerak, VP of real estate strategy, effective March 31. Balcerak began his Publix career in 1993 as a meat cutter in Orlando, Florida. After working in various positions within the meat department, in 1996 he was promoted to meat manager and in 1999 to assistant […]