Posted inCentral Market, Independent Store News, Southwest

Historic Central Market Also In Line For Interior Refresh

The second phase in Central Market’s major renovation of its 90,000-square-foot store at 4821 Broadway in San Antonio will include a full interior remodel and refreshed store facade. The project’s first phase, which was announced late last year and will start this spring, includes updates to the parking lot and the addition of a produce […]

Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Imperial Distributors, Northeast, Supply Chain News

Imperial Distributors Makes Several Leadership Changes

Imperial Distributors has announced key organizational changes to its leadership team, effective April 1.  Michael Sleeper, who joined Imperial in 1964 and became president and CEO in 1970, will transition into the role of executive chairman of the board. Sleeper’s entrepreneurial and visionary leadership and commitment to Imperial’s values have shaped its success and influence […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Vallarta Supermarkets, West

Vallarta Supermarkets Uses RELEX To Optimize Store Assortments

Vallarta Supermarkets has selected RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to support its growth and improve efficiency. Vallarta Supermarkets will use space and assortment planning capabilities from RELEX to better utilize space, increase product availability, and ultimately, to support their customer-first founding principle. RELEX partner Logic will provide guidance and implementation services for this […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Midwest, Southeast

BJ’s Plans 5 New Clubs In Southeast, Midwest

BJ’s Wholesale Club has shared plans to add five clubs to its footprint. The retailer previously announced plans to open 12 new clubs and 15 gas stations this fiscal year. The company has announced the following club locations: Maryville, Tennessee, in the Knoxville market. This will be BJ’s fourth location in Tennessee; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the company’s […]

Posted inGiant Food, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology

Giant Eagle Expands Delivery Partnership With DoorDash

Giant Eagle has expanded its partnership with DoorDash to make on-demand grocery delivery available through all corporate Giant Eagle supermarkets and Market District locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia. This expansion comes after Giant Eagle and DoorDash began their partnership in 2022 to pilot the service in select stores in Ohio. Now, consumers […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Adds Two Florida Locations To Expanding Store Count

The Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has added two supermarkets – at 11635 Moccasin Wallow Road in Parrish and another at 2335 N. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando – to its expanding list of Sunshine State locations.  These Florida stores offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli […]