Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Opens Second Store In Louisville, KY

Publix Super Markets’ second store in Louisville, Kentucky, opened Sept. 3 at 10005 Ballardsville Road. To celebrate its 95th anniversary, the grocer handed out commemorative reusable bags to the first 95 customers in line at the grand opening. “We are excited to open our second location in Louisville,” said Publix Media Relations Manager Jared Glover. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West

Vallarta Preps Supermarket For Opening In Oxnard, CA

Vallarta Supermarkets will hold a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting Sept. 17 for a replacement store at 3443 Saviers Road in Oxnard, California. The first 300 customers will get a free reusable grocery bag filled with food, while five local schools and charities will receive a share of $5,000 in donations. There also will […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Meijer, Midwest, News

Meijer Pharmacists Offer Key Vaccines To Midwest Communities

Meijer Pharmacy is offering a series of essential vaccines, headlined by an intensified focus on the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine. Despite being one of the Midwest’s most popular seasons, autumn brings a spike in respiratory illnesses. Meijer pharmacists are available to help customers navigate their vaccine needs with personalized consultations and advice. Scheduled and walk-in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Partners In Caring Begins Annual Cheerios Contest

ShopRite Partners In Caring is kicking off its annual Cheerios Contest, a fundraiser that features stores across its six-state operating area vying to raise the most funds for local food banks through Oct. 4. The locations that collect the most money will have their associates’ photos featured on a special Cheerios cereal box in March. […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Remodels 33 Food Pantries For Hunger Action Month

As part of its annual Great Pantry Makeover initiative, Food Lion Feeds – Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform – is remodeling and restocking 33 food pantries to better serve their communities. The effort is held every September in recognition of Hunger Action Month, a time when Food Lion Feeds strengthens its partnership with Feeding America to […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, IGA, National, News

IGA, Flipp Offer Tech Solutions To Support Independent Grocers

The Independent Grocers Alliance is partnering with Flipp, a merchandising and media platform that powers the digital shopping experiences for more than 1,600 retailers and brands, to give IGA’s 7,500 global independent grocers a competitive edge in today’s evolving shopper landscape. “This partnership brings together two organizations deeply committed to supporting local communities and empowering […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Midwest, News

AWG Brands Adds 36 New Private Label Products

AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has introduced a lineup of new grocery items.  The wave of products, developed to align with the latest consumer and category trends, is helping member retailers capture sales and gain a competitive edge.  “The AWG Brands items that launched in July are strategically […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest

Natural Grocers To Celebrate Store Remodel In Centennial, CO

Natural Grocers will hold a remodel celebration Sept. 12 for its store at 6774 S University Blvd. in Centennial, Colorado. The upgrades to the Cherry Knolls store, which opened in 2010, will offer customers a brighter, more open atmosphere and a contemporary layout for a faster checkout experience. The location has been upgraded using sustainable […]