Harps Food Stores Inc. has announced strategic leadership changes with the appointments of Jim Bob Tackett as the new VP of store systems and John Taylor as the new member of the executive committee. These appointments were made following the retirement of Mike Thurow, who served as the SVP of store systems and CIO for […]
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Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s Plans For New Grocery, Liquor Site In Plymouth, MN
Coborn’s Inc. will build a prototype grocery and liquor store as part of “The Boulevard,” a new development in Plymouth, Minnesota. The project, in partnership with developers Roers Companies and Scannell Properties, marks Coborn’s debut in the Plymouth market. Located off Interstate 494 and Bass Lake Road, the 75-acre planned unit development will feature upward of […]
Posted inExecutive News, Marketing News, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Welcomes Storm As SVP, CMO
SpartanNash has welcomed Erin Storm as SVP and CMO, leading the company’s marketing function, including the OwnBrands portfolio, retail marketing programs, e-commerce and digital experience, creative services, shopper insights and loyalty. Storm joins SpartanNash following an 18-year career with Kellogg’s and its spin-off Kellanova, where she was most recently VP of commercial strategy. Prior to that, Storm […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop To Cease Selling Tobacco Products
Stop & Shop plans to end sales of tobacco products at all 360 stores by Aug. 31 as part of its commitment to community wellness. “Our responsibility as a grocer goes far beyond our aisles, and we are committed to taking bold steps to help our associates, customers and communities work towards better health outcomes,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Home Of Cash Saver, Castle Retail Group Aims To Be Memphis’ Low-Price Leader
Castle Retail Group operates five grocery stores, all within the city limits of Memphis. Three of the locations operate under the Cash Saver banner. Ranging in size from 30,000 to 69,000 square feet, they operate as a cost plus-10-percent deep-discount price format. CRG also owns two smaller footprint neighborhood stores. High Point Grocery, which opened in […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, National, UNFI
UNFI Foundation Awards $1.5M In Grants To 61 Nonprofits
The UNFI Foundation has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 61 nonprofits focused on improving access to quality food while creating a sustainable and equitable food system. These grants, made possible with support and contributions from industry partners, leverage UNFI’s expertise, foster deeper collaboration with target nonprofit organizations and support one or more of the […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, CERTCO Inc., Midwest
Certco Show Celebrates Impact Of Food On Holidays
The Certco Food Show, held Aug. 13-14 in Madison, Wisconsin, celebrated with the theme of the “Holidays.” It kicked off on the evening of Aug. 13, with dinner and entertainment for a packed house at the John Q. Hammons Marriott Ballroom. The event featured guest speaker Greg Ferrara, president and CEO of the National Grocers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
ShopRite of Yardley Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Caper Carts Launch
In honor of its 10th anniversary in August, ShopRite of Yardley, Pennsylvania, a family-owned supermarket, is planning a weeklong celebration and kicking off the festivities with the rollout of Caper Carts on Aug. 23 at the store, located at 1603 Big Oak Road. Powered by Instacart technology, the smart shopping carts allow customers to scan […]