Already a household name in Lafayette, Louisiana, Rouses Markets opened its fourth store in the parish Jan. 25 to much fanfare. Located at 1810 Camellia Blvd., the 55,000-square-foot supermarket – the company’s 65th overall – anchors a 15-acre retail center adjacent to the Village of River Ranch, one of Lafayette’s largest communities. It joins three […]
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Posted inAssociation News, Bravo Supermarkets, National
Education Agenda Drives 2024 NGA Show
With more than 30 educational workshops and sessions led by a lengthy roster of industry experts, the 2024 NGA Show will offer specialized content for independent grocers. Hosted by the National Grocers Association and Clarion Events, the 2024 NGA Show is scheduled for March 10-12 at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. “The education […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Appoints Nicole D’Amour Schneider As SVP
As Big Y Foods’ recently appointed SVP of retail operations and customer experience, Nicole D’Amour Schneider has assumed responsibility for the chain’s retail division, namely Big Y Supermarkets, Big Y Express gas and convenience stores and Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors. A third-generation D’Amour family member, she also oversees the Big Y Pharmacy […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Store Boosts Curbside Services Via Phononic Tech
ShopRite has implemented Phononic’s 2nd Generation Active Cooling Solutions (ACS) freezer and refrigerator totes to pick, store and stage online orders and save space at one of its stores in New York. The HFC-free, cooled totes also operate without traditional refrigerants, using technology that is more sustainable and cost effective. According to Phononic, advancements in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, Northeast
Foodtown Of Bushwick Holds Grand Opening In Brooklyn, NY
Allegiance Retail Services opened a Foodtown banner store Jan. 12 at 54 Noll Street in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, New York. Owned by co-op member Shady Widdi, the 15,000-square-foot supermarket is positioned as a key player in the community’s ongoing renaissance. Joseph Fantozzi, COO and president of Allegiance Retail Services and Foodtown, said developers […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Market Partners To Help Emerging Local Brands
Fresh Thyme Market, a community-focused grocer, is the first grocery partner of Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made Retail Access Program. This partnership, combined with other community efforts, helps Fresh Thyme Market expand its local assortment on shelves and gives back to the communities it serves. Through the partnership with nonprofit Naturally Chicago, Fresh Thyme Market curates […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Feature, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Finding New Ways To Fight Hunger Through Summit
Publix long has been working to alleviate hunger in the communities it serves. That effort reached a new level in early 2023, when the company hosted a Hunger Summit at its Lakeland, Florida headquarters. Executives from 35 Feeding America member food banks in the Publix operating area attended, along with state and federal officials. Company […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Opening New Supermarket In Bethesda, MD
The new supermarket Giant Food is opening Jan. 26 at 5320 Zenith Overlook in Bethesda, Maryland, will replace a nearby location and include a pharmacy, Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe and Ben’s Chili Bowl. Other amenities of the Bethesda Giant Food include full-service meat and seafood departments, an expanded gourmet cheese selection, extensive prepared food offerings, […]