Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest, Sustainability News

H-E-B Offers Free Nature Center Admission For Texas Recycles Day

In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B is offering free admission to 18 nature centers across the state Nov. 14-16 in exchange for one recyclable plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag per person. Participating nature centers are: Border: Quinta Mazatlán and Sea Turtle Inc.; Central Texas: Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, Meadows Center for Water and […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast

ECRS, Ricoh Partner For Onsite Service Of Self-Checkout Solutions

ECRS has begun a strategic partnership with Ricoh USA Inc., a provider of digital workplace services and information management, that will bring onsite service and support to ECRS’s self-checkout products, enhancing reliability and customer satisfaction across retail environments. Through Ricoh’s Service Advantage program and its extensive service network and expertise in managed services, ECRS customers […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

1939 Group Inc. Names Bell Company’s First President

Family-owned 1939 Group Inc., the newly established holding company for Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers and Schnuck Markets, has named David Bell president. In this new role, Bell will execute the vision, direct organizational strategy and oversee day-to-day operations for the company, reporting to Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO.  Bell will maintain a dual role as […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks Markets Taps Fourth Generation Family Member As COO

Chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets Todd Schnuck has announced that Ted Schnuck has been appointed Schnucks’ chief operating officer (COO), becoming the eighth family member and first of its fourth generation to have day-to-day operating responsibility for the company.  Ted Schnuck will have oversight for the company’s strategic initiatives and daily execution of business priorities, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Opens Store In Rockledge, FL

Whole Foods Market has opened a new 37,000-square-foot store at The Crossings at Viera, 2035 Viera Blvd. in Rockledge, Florida. The store’s product assortment includes more than 450 items from the Sunshine State, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards.  “I am delighted to welcome the Brevard County community to our first Whole Foods Market in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Northgate Market, West

Northgate At 45 – Focused On Family, Faith, Fresh Opportunity

When Jesús González reflects on the story of Northgate González Market, he doesn’t talk first about sales figures or square footage. He talks about family and faith. “Two things have always guided us,” he said. “From my father, we learned hard work. From my mother, we learned faith and unity. Those are still the values […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, National, News

NFRA Elects New Officers, Directors For 2026 Board

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association elected officers for 2025-26 at its annual board of directors meeting Oct. 18 and board members at the annual membership meeting during the NFRA Convention. Bill Kynast, Chobani’s SVP of sales, will chair the board. Kynast has served on the NFRA Board of Directors since 2019 and previously […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast

Giant Eagle Launches Upside Pay For Instant Cash Back

Giant Eagle Inc. has expanded its partnership with Upside by launching Upside Pay across all of its stores. The secure mobile payment option gives shoppers instant cash back at the register – no receipt uploads required – while helping Giant Eagle strengthen customer loyalty and drive measurable sales growth. “We’re always looking for ways to enhance the in-store experience, […]