Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West

Stater Bros. Markets To Open Remodeled Store In Twentynine Palms, CA

Stater Bros. Markets will hold a grand reopening July 23 for its remodeled supermarket at 71727 29 Palms Hwy. in Twentynine Palms, California, where customers will be greeted by a large American flag on a 66-foot tall flagpole. “This flag will fly tall and proud and signify our respect for the patriotic local community and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Recognized As A ‘Best Place To Work’ For Disability Inclusion

The Kroger Co. has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index, making the company a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the sixth year in a row. “Kroger has a strong commitment to offering a workplace where associates of all abilities can meaningfully contribute, thrive and grow,” said Tim Massa, EVP […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Associated Food Stores Raises $85K For Make-A-Wish Utah

Associated Food Stores partnered with Make-A-Wish Utah to raise funds that help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.  This year’s campaign raised $84,943.73 – $3,000 more than last year’s total – with employees at Macey’s, Lin’s, Dan’s, Dick’s Market and Fresh Market helping lead the effort, collecting donations in-store and online. Each location […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, UNFI, West

UNFI Celebrates Grocery Retailers During Holiday, Winter Selling Show

During its first Holiday and Winter Selling Show of 2025, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) connected grocers with a variety of supplier brands while celebrating several of its high-performing retailers. The show, held July 15-17 in Las Vegas, brought together more than 5,300 attendees, including nearly 2,200 UNFI retail customer representatives and more than 900 […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

Cingari Family Markets Honored By Chamber In Fairfield, CT

Cingari Family Markets, a fourth-generation family-owned and -operated Connecticut-based supermarket company, was named “Business of the Year” by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce on June 26 at the 79th Annual Member Recognition and Awards Dinner. Tom Cingari Jr., VP of produce, floral and e-commerce, accepted the award at Bridgeport’s Black Rock Yacht Club. The chamber’s […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast

Big Y Named One Of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies By Newsweek

Big Y has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for the third consecutive year, recognized in the grocery and convenience stores category for its dedication to ethical business practices, employee satisfaction and customer loyalty.  The annual survey, developed in partnership with market research firm, Statista, ranked 700 companies across 23 industries […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West

Vallarta Supermarkets Joins Quad’s In-Store Connect Network

Quad/Graphics Inc., a marketing experience company, is expanding its In-Store Connect retail media network into Vallarta Supermarkets. The partnership brings strategically-located digital signage into an initial 15 Vallarta stores starting this summer, enhancing the shopper experience and giving consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands a new way to engage with the grocer’s high-frequency shoppers at the […]