BJ’s Wholesale Club, an operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern U.S., says that its newest club in Newburgh, New York, will open on Friday, Jan. 22. “We’re excited to kick off the new year by bringing the convenience and value of a BJ’s membership to the community of Newburgh,” said Craig Lombardi, general […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix, Florida Department Of Health To Provide COVID-19 Vaccination
At a recent press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a collaboration between Publix and the Florida Department of Health to distribute approximately 15,000 doses of the Moderna COVID‑19 vaccine to customers ages 65 and older. The vaccination will initially be available at 22 stores in Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties. “It’s our privilege to […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Midwest
SuckerPunch Gourmet Pickles Unveils New Logo And Packaging
SuckerPunch Gourmet, the maker of premium flavor-packed pickles crafted with a signature 11-spice blend, Bloody Mary mixes and pickle juice, unveils a logo and packaging refresh across its brand portfolio. Rolling out onto shelves in early 2021, the redesign was made to better represent SuckerPunch Gourmet’s brand identity and unique flavors, and reflect the whimsical, […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Specialty
Lipari Foods Finalizes Acquisition Of Tut’s International
On Dec. 31, Lipari Foods, a specialty food distributor based in Warren, Michigan, closed on the acquisition of the Middle Eastern and Eastern European food business of Tut’s International that includes brands such as Dobrova, Shahia and Lebanon Valley. Tut’s International is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. This opportunity expands Lipari’s product breadth in its international […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Pharmacies Request More COVID-19 Vaccine From State Of Texas
H-E-B has requested another allocation of vaccine from the state of Texas. Its initial allocation has either already been distributed or is scheduled to be administered. The retailer is awaiting another allocation of vaccine from the state so it can continue to vaccinate healthcare providers as well as begin offering vaccine to those in Phase […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southeast, Whole Foods
Market Profile: COVID-19 Struck And So Did Fresh 3Bros Stroopwafels
Unsurprisingly, the biggest challenge for Fayetteville, Georgia-based 3Bros Stroopwafels was generating sales during a time of uncertainty – the COVID-19 outbreak. “In March, we had just finished building our commercial bakery in Fayetteville,” said Leslie Vliegen, who owns 3Bros with husband Guido. “We entered the market at a particularly difficult time. Fortunately, our stroopwafels are […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Home Page Slider, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Market Profile: Great American Cobbler Co. Helps Farmers Sell Crops
by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer The Great American Cobbler Co. – a majority woman-owned, family-owned, American-owned cobbler and pot pie business – is new to Homerville, Georgia. But it’s not new to the state – actually, far from it. Member/manager of GACC Russ Goodman is a seventh-generation South Georgia blueberry farmer. One of […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Market Profile: Restaurant Shutdowns Boosted NM’s Independent Grocers
by Mary Margaret Stewart/staff writer The first two to three months of the pandemic “went pretty crazy” in New Mexico’s grocery industry, said Breck Stewart, executive director of the New Mexico Grocers Association. A stressed supply chain and panic buying left shelves bare. That craziness, however, was good for the industry. “The grocery business has […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Shelby Originals, Southwest
Market Profile: Toucan Caters To Las Cruces As ‘Crossover Grocery’
Baur family specialty store known for its array of local offerings by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer In 2005, Bob Baur and his former business partner decided to open Toucan Market, a specialty natural grocer in Las Cruces, New Mexico. There was no other store like it in the area, so Baur left Albertsons after […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Home Page Slider, Shelby Originals, West
Bashas’-Navajo Nation relationship ‘spectacularly personal’
Independent grocery chain supports community, services in Navajo Nation by John McCurry / contributing writer One of the more compelling stories to come from the COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona is the efforts of independent grocery chain Bashas’, which operates eight stores within the Navajo Nation. Mark Miller, president of the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance, was […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Latest News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Texas Grocery Executive Lewis Leaves Legacy Of Generosity, Caring
Lewis among founders of Food Town in Houston area From staff reports Grocery industry representatives from across Texas and far beyond are mourning the loss of Ross Lewis, one of the founders of Food Town, who died Dec. 7 at age 82. According to his obituary in The Houston Chronicle, Mr. Lewis “loved his family […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology, Whole Foods
Rosie Helps Independent Retailers, Wholesalers Adapt To Shifting Market
New service called Cater debuted before holidays by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer In 2012, Nick Nickitas founded Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent retailers and wholesalers. His goal was to “level the playing field,” giving local businesses the tools to compete with national chains and online marketplaces. “We’ve seen the music industry get completely reshaped as […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Kroger Partners Present $75,000 To Atlanta Community Food Bank
Kroger partners have presented a total of $75,000 to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The funds for the donations were raised through sales promotions with a percentage donated to local charities. The donation was made at a check presentation ceremony earlier this week. “Hunger in the United States has grown significantly this year – now […]
Posted inCoborn's, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s Purchases $150,000 In Local Restaurant Gift Cards
Coborn’s purchased approximately $150,000 in gift cards to local restaurants across the four states it operates in. The grocery chain recently began distributing the cards to its employees as a small token of appreciation during the holiday season and as a way to support local restaurants. Each Coborn’s employee received a $15 gift card to […]
Posted inCOVID News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Administers First COVID-19 Vaccines
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. pharmacy and health team has administered its first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and is preparing for high consumer demand for immunizations through a broad series of measures – including hiring additional pharmacy staff nationwide, launching a new website with important information for the public and maintaining high safety standards in […]
Posted inH-E-B, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Curbside, Home Delivery Accepting SNAP EBT Payments
H-E-B is now accepting SNAP EBT payments for its Curbside and Home Delivery orders directly on the My H-E-B mobile app and heb.com. At all H-E-B Curbside and Home Delivery locations, customers can now use SNAP EBT to digitally pay for their orders for pick-up at the store or delivery to their homes. To use […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Christmas Decorating Leads Shopping Trends At Meijer
Heading into the last week of Christmas shopping, one of the surprise trends of the season continues as customers at Meijer stores across the Midwest fill their carts with holiday décor. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer says it has seen a significant increase in outdoor decorations compared to last year. Due to the pandemic, customers are […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Delivers Toys To Children
Northgate González Market shared the joy and magic of Christmas this week by giving away 50,000 toys to children across Southern California. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Northgate’s 25th Annual Toy Giveaway looked a little different this year as new safety protocols were put in place to protect both employees and consumers. Families in cars […]
Posted inShelby Originals, Amazon Fresh, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Retailer of the Year, Whole Foods
COVID-19 Pandemic Can’t Alter Weis’ Overall Approach
CEO proud of safety, swift response and that stores ‘still all about serving the public’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Asked to reflect on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the U.S. grocery industry, Weis Markets COO Kurt Schertle deferred to the company’s CEO and president, Jonathan Weis. “Candidly, I think my boss […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Piggly Wiggly Independent Store Owners Purchase Two Stores From SEG
Two Independent Piggly Wiggly store owners, with the support of C&S Wholesale Grocers, have entered into a definitive agreement with Southeastern Grocers (SEG) to acquire one BI-LO store in South Carolina and one BI-LO store in Georgia. This agreement is part of a series of transactions for SEG as part of its strategic decision to divest of the BI-LO banner, […]