Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks

Schnucks Markets Named A 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company

For the third consecutive year, Schnucks Markets Inc. has been selected as a U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. “We are, once again, extremely honored and humbled to be named a U.S. Best Managed […]

Posted inBig Y Foods, Independent Store News, International Foods, Northeast

Big Y Looking For Hispanic Products

Big Y’s “Local Hispanic Vendor Discovery Tour” is underway. In preparation for the grand re-opening of the newly remodeled West Springfield, Massachusetts store, the company is in search of more locally produced Hispanic and Latin American items to be featured on its shelves. The Hispanic grocery section features traditional ingredients and pantry staples from across […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News, Weis Markets

Weis Markets Reports Progress in 2023 Sustainability Report

Weis Markets has released its 2023 Sustainability Report: Doing Good for Food, Friends and Nature, which details the company’s progress in reducing its overall environmental impact in its seven-state market area. The report reviews Weis Markets’ continued efforts to conserve resources, embrace green design and reduce environmental impact. Since 2008, the company has reduced its […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite

Ravitz Family Markets Offers Mental Health First Aid Training

Ravitz Family Markets is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month by putting the spotlight on a course that trains associates in Mental Health First Aid. The free, volunteer course, which is offered by certified instructors, was developed by the National Council for Mental Well-being and is designed to give participants basic tools and skills for recognizing […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest

Meijer Opens New Supercenters In Northeast Ohio

Meijer opened two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in the Northeast Ohio cities of Alliance and Canton on May 14. “As we celebrate our 90th anniversary as a family-owned retailer, providing value and convenience to our customers is still our top priority,” said Executive Chairman Hank Meijer. “We’re excited to bring our unique shopping experience to customers in North […]

Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast

Giant Food, Local Artists Partner On Community Bag Program

Giant Food has teamed up with four artists from Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware to create reusable bags that represent each artist’s local community. As part of Giant’s Community Bag Program, for every $2.75 reusable bag purchased, Giant donates $1 donated to a local nonprofit. Throughout May, each of the artists chose a local nonprofit to receive the […]