Albertsons Companies has announced the retirement of Karl Schroeder, president of its Northern California Division, after 49 years of service. Noting that Schroeder had previously shared his intention to retire, the company said in a statement that it had implemented a succession plan, with Kelly Mullin becoming president of the division. Mullin, who previously served […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
VG’s Grocery Debuts Remodeled Store In Fenton, MI
SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers’ family of companies, has completed the remodel of VG’s Grocery at 18005 Silver Parkway in Fenton, Michigan. The new-look store features a fresh, modern aesthetic that enhances the overall shopping experience while celebrating the local community. “This redesign is more than just a facelift; it’s a reflection […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Recognized On Fortune’s Best Workplaces For Women List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has been named by Fortune as one of the best workplaces for women in 2025, one of just two grocery retailers on the large companies list. “This recognition reflects the culture we have built at Publix to ensure all associates feel appreciated, supported and valued,” said Publix VP of Associate Experience […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Acquires 2 LA Winn-Dixie Stores From SEG
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has entered into an agreement to acquire two Winn-Dixie locations from Southeastern Grocers (SEG) in Baton Rouge and St. George, Louisiana. The locations, one at 8601 Siegen Lane in St. George and another at 13002 Coursey Blvd. in Baton Rouge, will become Super 1 Foods stores following a short closing for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates New Store Grand Opening In Manor, TX
Joined by more than 750 customers on Oct. 22, H-E-B debuted its store at 13100 N FM 973 in Manor, a community east of Austin, Texas. The 101,000-square-foot store is the first H-E-B in the Central Texas city and showcases the quality products and innovative services the retailer’s customers have come to love and expect. […]
Posted inSustainability News, News, UNFI, West
UNFI Completes Rooftop Solar Array At DC In Riverside, CA
UNFI has completed its eighth – and largest – rooftop solar array installation, helping reduce energy consumption at its distribution center in Riverside, California. Spanning nearly 1,000 yards, the 6.7MW array is expected to generate about 80 percent of the site’s electricity needs – enough to power about 1,500 homes every year. “Our onsite renewable […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Debuts New Store In Chattanooga, TN
Food City held a grand opening Oct. 22 for a new 54,000-square-foot store on Highway 58 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The supermarket serves as a replacement for its predecessor, which was shuttered earlier this year to make way for its construction. “We appreciate the support the residents of Chattanooga and Hamilton County have shown our company, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National, News, UNFI
Price Receives NGA’s Pinnacle PAC Award
The National Grocers Association (NGA) recognized Autumn Price, UNFI’s VP of government affairs, with its Pinnacle PAC Award during the annual Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. “Autumn has spent considerable time advocating on behalf of independent grocers, the wholesalers who serve them and the entire food retail industry,” said Christopher Jones, […]