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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]