Gelson’s Markets has opened its first ReCharge by Gelson’s location in partnership with Rove, a developer and operator of full-service electric vehicle charging stations. Located at 1008 E. 17th St. in Santa Ana, California, the 3,000-square-foot convenience store offers shoppers an accessible way to charge their EVs while picking up meals, coffee, beverages and grocery […]
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Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Southwest
‘Regressive’ Grocery Tax Removal Hailed As Largest Tax Cut In OK History
On Aug. 29, the 4.5 percent Oklahoma state sales tax on groceries was eliminated. The bill was passed in February during the state legislative session. It is the largest tax cut in state history, according to an Aug. 26 press release from the office of Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, which said the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, National
Survey Highlights How Grocery Stores Can Improve In-Store Experience
Experience agency ChangeUp has published results from a nationwide survey that highlights how grocery stores can better meet and exceed customer expectations. ChangeUp’s team of retail experts and strategists surveyed 800 grocery shoppers to explore the growing disconnect between today’s sophisticated shoppers and grocery stores. The report, “How Shoppers are Outpacing Store Evolution,” was conducted to provide retailers with critical […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
Albertsons Market Donates $14.3K To The Storehouse New Mexico
Albertsons Market presented a check Oct. 30 to The Storehouse New Mexico for $14,343.26, which will provide more than 71,000 meals for those struggling with food insecurity across the community. Albertsons Market ran the donate-at-the-register campaign in October to raise money to support the mission of The Storehouse New Mexico. Whether it’s campaigns like this […]
Posted inMeijer, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Meijer To Hold Open Call For New Construction Suppliers
Meijer will host an open call for new construction services companies to be considered for the retailer’s upcoming 2025 and 2026 construction projects. Companies of all sizes can apply here from Nov. 1-30 for consideration. Qualified companies must be able to perform work within the Meijer six-state footprint (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kentucky) and specialize in earthwork, landscaping, paving, concrete, roofing, floor painting, […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Continues Expanding With New Store In Cypress, TX
H-E-B held a grand opening Oct. 30 for its new 128,000-square-foot store – H-E-B Bridgeland – at 20017 Bridgeland Creek Pkwy. in Cypress, Texas. The site is filled with aisle-to-aisle conveniences, amenities and a vast selection of products, as well as expanded specialty and international offerings. The H-E-B Cypress store will be home to the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. To Acquire Four Shoppin’ Baskit Locations
Brookshire Grocery Co. has announced plans to acquire the Shoppin’ Baskit locations in Ranger, Coleman, Ballinger and De Leon, Texas. The locations will become Spring Market stores following a short closure for conversion in December. The expansion includes a partnership with Brookshire Grocery Co. and ACE Hardware to continue offering ACE products in the Ballinger […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Taps Brindle For Advisory Role To Di Bruno Bros.
Wakefern Food Corp. has appointed industry veteran Rick Brindle to an advisory role, supporting the expansion and distribution of its Di Bruno Bros. portfolio of products. “We are thrilled to have Rick support the Wakefern team,” said President Mike Stigers. “His extensive background in CPG and online grocery retailing will be invaluable as we expand […]