H-E-B has announced the winners of its 12th Annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best competition, a statewide search for superior products made in the Lone Star State. Judges and H-E-B employees convened in San Antonio for the final decisions and selected the winners, who will receive a combined $110,000 in prize money and the opportunity […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter, Make-A-Wish CWNC Celebrate $1M Donation Milestone
Harris Teeter and Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina (CWNC) are celebrating a milestone in their partnership. Since 2013, Harris Teeter has raised more than $1 million for the Make-A-Wish chapter, funding more than 100 wishes for children with critical illnesses. “This milestone reflects Harris Teeter’s ongoing commitment to supporting our communities,” said Danna Robinson, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News
Enhanced Fareway Exhibit Opens At Boone County History Center
The Boone County (Iowa) Historical Society is celebrating the grand reopening of its remodeled Fareway history exhibit on display at the Boone County History Center. Society members joined staff from Fareway and residents for a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. The exhibit celebrates the legacy of Fareway Stores Inc., which opened its first store in 1938 in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Guest Contributors, IGA, National, News
Column: Why Are There So Many Food Deserts In America?
By Ashley Page, VP of marketing and public affairs for the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) Most Americans, and certainly those of us in the grocery business, have grown used to seeing a bounty of food in our local grocery store. Rows of vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables, fresh meat and dairy and a huge variety […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets, Cognira To Enhance Promotion Efficiency
Weis Markets has selected Cognira’s PromoAI platform to enhance its promotion planning and analysis. Following an in-depth evaluation process, Weis Markets chose PromoAI for its advanced artificial intelligence, intuitive workflows and analytics capabilities that will streamline promotional efforts in-store and across digital channels. “This partnership reflects a shared vision for smarter, data-driven promotions that deliver […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Acquires County Market, Circle K In Wausau, WI
Hy-Vee Inc. is acquiring the County Market store at 220 S. 18th Ave. in Wausau, Wisconsin. The store will close at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 and reopen on Nov. 18 as a Hy-Vee. Hy-Vee also is taking over the adjacent Circle K convenience store, which will be rebranded as a Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh location. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest, News
Hen House, Harvesters Partner On ‘Fill The Fridge’ Drive
Hen House Market in Overland Park, Kansas, partnered with Harvesters – The Community Food Network for the virtual “Fill the Fridge” food drive Oct. 1., raising more than $22,470, along with 2,316 pounds of fresh food donations. According to Harvesters, food insecurity in the region is at an all-time high. The “Fill the Fridge” campaign […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Campaign
Big Y has begun its annual Partners of Hope campaign, an initiative held each October to raise awareness and funding for breast cancer research and treatment, providing support to local organizations, hospitals and medical centers. To participate, customers can buy a Partners of Hope ribbon for $1 when checking out at any Big Y location […]