Richmond, Virginia-based Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc., an independent investment bank, has advised Sherman V. Allen Inc. on the sale of its 13 “Mac’s Market” branded convenience retail stores and one commissioned agent site to Global Partners LP. The company’s stores are located in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts and sell Citgo […]
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Good Housekeeping Magazine Recognizes Nature’s Garden Probiotics
Good Housekeeping Magazine has chosen Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots as one of its 2021 Healthy Snack Award recipients. The product met strict nutritional criteria with a focus on wholesome ingredients. Nature’s Garden Probiotic Apricots hit store shelves in December 2020. This award builds on the momentum of the brand’s extensive line of probiotic dried fruit […]
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Yesway Celebrates Opening Of Its Allsup’s Market In Slaton, Texas
Yesway, one of the country’s fastest growing convenience store chains, recently hosted the grand opening celebration of its newest Allsup’s Market, located at 1402 E Highway 84 in Slaton, Texas. This is the third Allsup’s Market concept store the company has opened since acquiring the Allsup’s Convenience Store chain in 2019. The Slaton Allsup’s Market […]
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PFMA Awards 2021 Ridge Scholarships To 22 Students
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association, headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, has chosen the winners of its 2021 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. Twenty-two students who represent PFMA’s membership earned the scholarships based on their academic record, school and community involvement, a submitted essay and required recommendations. “Congratulations to these deserving students on all of […]
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NCR Signs Agreement To Acquire Cryptocurrency Leader LibertyX
NCR Corp, an enterprise technology provider, has agreed to acquire LibertyX, a cryptocurrency software provider. “Due to growing consumer demand, our customers require a complete digital currency solution, including the ability to buy and sell cryptocurrency, conduct cross-border remittance and accept digital currency payments across digital and physical channels,” said Tim Vanderham, chief technology officer for NCR […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Superior Grocers Names Fujimoto As New Chief Operating Officer
Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has named Steve Fujimoto as its chief operating officer, effective Aug. 16. Fujimoto was VP of retail operations for the Portland Division of Albertsons in the Northwest. He led the operations of 141 stores in addition to the extensive support team to drive top sales and earnings performance in […]
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WIC Cash Value Benefit Increase Is Home Run For Customers
by Michael Gay / manager, Food Fresh, Claxton, Georgia I manage the only grocery store in my county, often serving customers who work overtime or two jobs to make ends meet. For these customers, every minute they spend with their children is precious, whether it’s helping them with homework or discussing their day. Residents like this […]
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Food Lion Feeds Foundation Donates Nearly $400K To Hunger Relief
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has distributed nearly $400,000 in grants to 143 nonprofit organizations across its 10-state footprint. The grants will support the organizations’ efforts to combat food insecurity and provide nutritional education to neighbors. A full list of organizations receiving grants can be found here. “Food Lion takes pride in being a part […]
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StarKist Launches Premium White Chicken In Single-Serve Pouch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based StarKist Co. has launched its newest innovation, StarKist Premium White Chicken, the first fully-cooked, no-draining required chicken in a single-serve pouch. Available in two varieties, Premium White Chicken and Premium White Chicken 25 percent Less Sodium, the new products can be enjoyed directly from the pouch, used in a sandwich, added to any salad along with many […]
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Hy-Vee Unveils Wall To Wall Wine And Spirits Store Format
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is introducing Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits, a new division of the company focused on providing a best-in-class wine, spirits and beer selection in a modern, standalone format that enhances customer experience. The new stores will feature a large selection of wine, spirits and craft beer. The eclectic selection will […]
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Uncle Matt’s Organic Unveils Brand Refresh With New Logo
Uncle Matt’s Organic, based in Clermont, Florida, is debuting its new look featuring a redesigned logo and packaging. It’s been just over a year since the brand was welcomed back home to founder and CEO Matt McLean, who built and subsequently sold the company to Dean Foods in 2017 and bought it back in 2020. The refresh […]
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Amazon Fresh To Open Jackson Street Store In Seattle On Aug. 12
The new Amazon Fresh store in Seattle, Washington, located at 2301 S. Jackson St., will open on Aug. 12. This will be the second Amazon Fresh store to open in the Seattle area and the first in the Central District. To celebrate the grand opening, customers can visit the store on opening day for product […]
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Longtime Texas Grocer ‘Sonny’ Williams Dies At Age 78
Joseph J.L. “Sonny” Williams, a longtime grocer and minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, died at home surrounded by family on July 10, 2021. He and his wife, Gretchen Minyard Williams, her sister, Liz Minyard, and cousin, Bob Minyard, ran Minyard Food Stores Inc. Together, they built a billion-dollar business which grew to become one […]
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Bubbies Ice Cream Launches Non-Dairy, Vegan Mochi Flavors
Bubbies Ice Cream, a mochi brand, has debuted three new non-dairy mochi flavors in six-pack retail boxes: Vegan Strawberry Mochi, Vegan Chocolate Mochi and a newly created flavor, Vegan Mango Mochi. Made with a base of coconut milk and wrapped in sweet mochi dough, the new varieties are now available in select Whole Foods Market […]
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New Bertolli d’Italia Sauces Bring Tuscany To The Table
The Bertolli brand, based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, has unveiled Bertolli d’Italia, a premium line of sauces made in Italy. The new line is crafted with tomatoes vine-ripened under the Italian sun, finely aged Italian cheeses, fresh cream and Mediterranean olive oil. Inspired by Tuscan culinary traditions and technique, the new line of sauces delivers Tuscan-style cooking and is […]
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IDDBA Unveils Inaugural Class Of Certified Salumieres
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association announced that 14 individuals have successfully passed the inaugural Charcuterie Professional Certification: Salumiere exam. This is the association’s newest certification program geared toward establishing subject matter expertise in the sale and handling of charcuterie products in the retail food setting. Representing the spring 2021 class of certified salumieres are: Nathan Aldridge, […]
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Food City And Bashas’ Team Up To Challenge Arizonans
Arizona grocers Food City and Bashas’, along with Blue Clover Distillery and state celebrity chef Mark Tarbell, are on a search to find the best #HatchAtHomeAZ recipes featuring the Hatch Green Chile, which is in season now through mid-September. The chile is available at more than 100 Food City and Bashas’ stores throughout the state. […]
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Presidente Supermarkets’ Expansion Includes New Stores And Warehouse
Miami-based Hispanic grocer Presidente Supermarkets is opening seven new stores in 2021 plus a new wholesale concept. The family owned company, founded in 1990, is led by Omar Rodriguez. The new warehouse distributors concept, Omax Plaza Wholesale, will be housed in a 100,000-square-foot building on 24 acres in Kissimmee, Florida. Together, the seven stores and Omax Plaza […]
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Kansas City Chiefs And Super Bowl Champ Kelce Teams Up With Hy-Vee
Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce has joined forces with Midwestern grocery retailer Hy-Vee for the upcoming football season through 2025 for promotional and charitable campaigns supporting Kelce’s foundation – 87 & Running. Beginning this season, Hy-Vee will donate $1,000 to 87 & Running for every touchdown scored by the Pro Bowl tight end. Hy-Vee also […]
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Feltman’s Of Coney Island Debuts All-Natural Uncured Bacon
The name behind America’s first hot dog – Feltman’s of Coney Island (est. 1867) – has officially expanded its all-natural product line with the launch of Feltman’s Thick-Cut Uncured Bacon. The bacon is handcrafted from premium pork bellies and naturally smoked for maximum flavor with no artificial nitrates or ingredients added. Feltman’s Uncured Thick-Cut Bacon […]