Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire James Super Save Foods, an independent grocery store in Mena, Arkansas, with an expected closing and reopening as Harps later this summer. James Womble, owner of James Super Save Foods, recently informed his employees that the store’s operations, employment and day-to-day functions will […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Foundation Donates $330K To Nonprofit Partners
SpartanNash and the SpartanNash Foundation recently joined with shoppers at Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market to raise $330,000 to support military families, veterans and communities. Held May 21-June 23, the annual Heroes fundraiser supported three nonprofits – Folds of Honor, Operation Homefront and Convoy of Hope. Each organization will receive $110,000 to advance their […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Executive News, National, News
Ahold Delhaize Announces CTO Succession Plan
Ahold Delhaize has appointed Jan Brecht as chief technology officer (CTO) and member of the executive committee, effective Sept. 26. He will succeed Ben Wishart, who has decided to step down as a member of the executive committee and leave the company after 12 years in the CTO role. Brecht will join the company as […]
Posted inExecutive News, CERTCO Inc., Marketing News, Midwest, News
Certco Taps Atkins As Director, Retail Advertising, Marketing
Madison, Wisconsin-based Certco Inc. recently tapped Whitney Atkins to direct its retail advertising and marketing team. This is the latest strategic move as Certco Inc. continues expanding its work to grow sales for supplier brands and to increase retailer customer engagement. In June, Justyne Uribe was promoted to EVP of marketing and merchandising. “Whitney brings […]
Posted inProduce News, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Festival Foods Hosts Record-Breaking Cherry Display In De Pere, WI
Festival Foods is kicking off peak cherry season by hosting the largest display of the fruit in company history. On July 16, the De Pere, Wisconsin, Festival Foods location will unveil a 9-foot wide, 30-foot long, 6-foot-high mountain of fresh cherries grown and hand-picked by family farms in the Pacific Northwest. Shoppers can view the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Begins Annual Backpack Boosters Back To School Supply Drive
Kroger’s Dallas Division has kicked off its annual Backpack Boosters school supply drive, which benefits underserved students in independent school districts of Dallas-Fort Worth, East Texas and Northwest Louisiana. Through July 22, customers can donate a school supply kit for $10 or give $1, $3 or $5. Customers shopping through online delivery or pickup also […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot y Mas Concept Store Opens In Overland, MO
As part of an ongoing collaboration, Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets have opened a new store format called Save A Lot y Mas at 9430 Midland Blvd. in Overland, Missouri. The store builds on the core Save A Lot concept, offering an expanded selection of fresh Hispanic produce, specialty meats and bakery items. The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News
Fareway Holds Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening In Lisbon, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony July 8 for a new store at 930 Commercial St. in Lisbon, Iowa. Fareway acquired the 18,000-square-foot store from Brother’s Market in March and has since completed a full renovation of the property. The store officially opened for business July 9. “As Fareway grows, […]