Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnuck Family To Purchase Skogen’s Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers

The 1939 Group Inc., owned by the Schnuck family, will purchase 100 percent of the shares of the Wisconsin-based parent company of Skogen’s Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers Inc., according to an announcement by Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets Inc. The purchase includes shares held by Mark Skogen, CEO of Festival Foods […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, Executive News, News, Northeast

Big Y Appoints 4 To Director Roles

The Big Y Foods Inc. Board of Directors has announced the following appointments: Caroline Cuzeau, director of financial planning and analysis; Anita Giroux, director of IT infrastructure; Morgan Spencer, director of retail marketing; and Beth Young, district director. “At Big Y, we take pride in supporting the development and growth of our team members as […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Anniversary Issues, Associated Grocers, Inc., News, Southeast

With New Leadership Team At Helm, AG Has ‘Same Goal In Mind’

In announcing David Politz’ appointment this spring as president and CEO of Associated Grocers Inc. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Daphne Lamendola, who chairs AG’s board of directors, cited his “unwavering dedication, strategic vision and forward-thinking leadership” that will continue to guide the company toward sustained growth and success. Politz has been with AG since 1985, […]

Posted inAssociation News, National, News

NGA Foundation Awards 23 Scholarships

The NGA Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit arm of the National Grocers Association, has announced the 23 recipients of its annual scholarship program, awarded to students planning careers in the grocery industry. “Investing in students through scholarships is one of the most powerful ways the NGA Foundation can help secure the future of the independent grocery […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Debuts New Supermarket In Staten Island, NY

Mannix Family Market opened a new ShopRite on Sept. 14 at 100 Greaves Lane in Evergreen Plaza on Staten Island, New York, its fourth in the borough. The store team joined local leaders to cut the ribbon on the 62,000-square-foot location that offers a variety of fresh groceries, chef-prepared foods, specialty and premium items and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Save A Lot, Southeast

New Save A Lot Owner Anchor Foods Opens Remodeled KY Store

New owner and operator Anchor Foods has reopened the Save A Lot at 480 Lexington Road in Versailles, Kentucky. The company and the Woodford County Chamber of Commerce celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 8. Customers who visited the store that day discovered special offerings and promotions. With the change in ownership came several […]

Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, News, West

Heritage Grocers Group Promotes Besyk To Interim VP Of Grocery

Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has promoted Justin Besyk to interim VP of grocery, where he will lead grocery merchandising efforts across all of the company’s banners. Reporting to Vince Gambino, merchandising group VP for HGG, Besyk will leverage data-driven insights to optimize category strategies and promotional planning that deliver a value-driven and customer focused shopping […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Opens New Store Sept. 11 In Fort Myers, FL

Publix Super Markets opened a new store Sept. 11 at 6900 Daniels Parkway in the Daniels Crossing development of Fort Myers, Florida. “As we open our doors today, we do so with deep respect and gratitude for the heroes in our community and beyond,” said Lindsey Willis, Publix media relations manager. “This day holds profound […]