The community of Marty, South Dakota, has welcomed the launch of Marty Food Lockers, a grocery delivery solution from Buche Foods that aims to address the challenges of grocery accessibility in the rural community. In a recent meeting held at the Marty Community Center, residents learned they can shop online at buchefoods.com and select the […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Named On Fortune’s 100 Best Companies To Work For List
Publix is included on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For List for the 28th consecutive year, ranking No. 42. The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer is one of just four companies to make the list every year since its inception in 1998. “Part of Publix’s mission statement is to be dedicated to the dignity, value and […]
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Natural Grocers Adds 3 Varieties Of Peruvian Chips To Private Label Line
Natural Grocers has introduced three varieties of non-GMO Peruvian chips to its Natural Grocers’ Brand Product lineup. Peru, the birthplace of the potato, is not only the source of these chips but also a global leader in biodiversity preservation. The country has maintained a moratorium on GMOs since 2011, prohibiting their entry and production to protect biodiversity, family […]
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B&T’s Food Fresh Market Exemplifies Independent Spirit
John Triplett is co-owner of B&T’s Food Fresh Market – a growing independent grocery company with 11 locations in Georgia and South Carolina and more planned – with Clark Brunson. The two are self-described “conservative entrepreneurs” and own other businesses in addition to raising young families. Triplett also is a vocal proponent for tort reform […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Guest Contributors, News, Northeast
Tourism, Local Products Generate Gains For New Hampshire’s Grocery Industry
by Russell Greenlaw, EVP of sales, marketing and technology for Associated Grocers of New England New Hampshire’s grocery landscape is shaped by a unique mix of factors, including its diverse geographic regions, fluctuating consumer preferences and the state’s evolving labor market. While many of the state’s economic challenges mirror those seen nationwide, they are often […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
Stokes Markets Purchases Gary & Leo’s Locations In MT
Stokes Markets will be acquiring three Gary & Leo’s stores in Montana, with the transition taking place over a three-week period this spring. Stokes will assume operations in Florence on May 22, Conrad on May 29 and Havre on June 5. The acquisition was described as a friendly transition between two family-owned grocery businesses that […]
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The Hershey Co. To Acquire LesserEvil
The Hershey Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire LesserEvil, maker of organic snacks that combine bold flavors with better-for-you ingredients. The addition of LesserEvil will further expand Hershey’s snacking portfolio across its long-established confection brands – such as Hershey’s, Reese’s and Jolly Ranchers – and emerging salty snack brands, including SkinnyPop, Dot’s Homestyle […]
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ShopRite To Hold Store Grand Opening April 13 In Watchung, NJ
A new ShopRite at 1701 U.S.-22 in Watchung, New Jersey, will open April 9 and host a grand-opening celebration with special giveaways April 13. The town’s current ShopRite will close April 8. The Sumas family and its company, Village Super Market Inc., which owns and operates the new store, will kick off the festivities at […]