Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast

Rouses Markets Last To Close, First To Open After Hurricane Francine

Louisiana-owned Rouses Markets was the last to close before Hurricane Francine made landfall on Sept. 11 and the first to reopen on Sept. 12. “We know how important it is to be here for our customers, especially during challenging times like these,” said Donny Rouse, CEO of Rouses Markets. Hurricane Francine struck as a Category […]

Posted inFestival Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest

Festival Foods’ Munns Named Wisconsin Grocer Of Year

Randy Munns, EVP and chief operating officer for Festival Foods, has been named the 2024 Grocer of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association. This award is the highest honor presented by the WGA, recognizing lifetime achievement and exceptional leadership within the grocery industry. With a career that spans 40 years in the grocery business, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, New Seasons Market, West

New Seasons Market Recognized By USA Today In Multiple Grocery Categories

USA Today readers have recognized Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market for its deli, prepared foods and produce selections in the Top 10 of the publication’s annual 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. “It’s incredibly humbling to learn of this recognition, particularly given it came from the votes of our valued customers,” said Nancy Lebold, CEO of New Seasons Market. “Our passionate and amazing staff, alongside our customers, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite

Inserra Supermarkets Donates $109K To Diabetes Research Institute Foundation

Inserra Supermarkets presented Michael Burton, CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, with a $109,356 check presentation Aug. 20 at its ShopRite of Metro Plaza Jersey City. All of Inserra’s family-owned and -operated company stores raised $54,678 during the company’s June “Dollars Against Diabetes” (DAD) fundraiser. The Inserra Family Foundation provided a matching grant so $109,356 […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest

The United Family Debuts New Market Street Store In Amarillo, TX

The United Family debuted its new Market Street location Sept. 10 in Amarillo, Texas, to media and community members with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, as well as store tours. The store – the 99th location for the grocer – opened to the public on Sept. 11. This store continues the modern evolution of the company’s […]

Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest

H-E-B Honors First Responders Through Helping Heroes Initiative

Thousands of H-E-B employees honored and celebrated first responders across Texas for their service as part of the company’s 20th Annual Helping Heroes initiative. Helping Heroes is a companywide initiative that reinforces H-E-B’s ongoing commitment to emergency personnel, and allows H-E-B employees to give back and engage in a day of service at fire, law […]

Posted inProduce News, Association News, Feature, National, The Kroger Co.

IFPA Officials Preview Fresh Produce & Floral Show

“Make the most of these three days in October.” That’s the advice of Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), referring to the 2024 Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show, coming up Oct. 17-19 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. “We’re really excited to be in Georgia this year after […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Offers New Benefit To Reduce Family Care Costs For Associates

Midwest retailer Meijer is helping lessen the burden of childcare and other family care costs on its team members by offering new options that could help them save hundreds of dollars each year. The benefit was developed to meet the needs of all families and encompasses care for children, adult dependents and elderly family members. […]