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

AWG Rebrands, Expands Best Choice Brand With Superior Selections Line

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has rebranded and extended its elevated private brand with the launch of Superior Selections by Best Choice. Introduced in 2000 as Best Choice Superior Selections, the brand began as a multi-serve frozen entrée program with 12 items. Over the years, it has grown into a line of 125 products, including sauces, […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Beverage News, KeHE Distributors, Midwest, News

KeHE Distributors Expands Partnership With Total Wine & More

KeHE Distributors has expanded its distribution partnership with Total Wine & More, an independent retailer of wine, beer and spirits. What began as a regional initiative has evolved into a nationwide program, with KeHE serving as the primary distributor for Total Wine’s specialty grocery categories across all 283 superstores in 29 states. This strengthened relationship will […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Inks Lease For First Downtown Jacksonville Store

Gateway Jax, a commercial real estate development firm, has signed a lease with Publix as the full-service grocery anchor for Pearl Square, a mixed-use neighborhood planned for downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Located at 119 W. Beaver St., between Hogan and Laura streets, the Publix will total 31,000 square feet. The project also will include a 15-story […]

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

D’Amour Named Big Y Senior Director, Supermarket Operations

Big Y Foods Inc. has appointed Christian P. D’Amour senior director of supermarket operations, where he will be responsible for overseeing its five supermarket districts, ensuring operational excellence across all locations.  A third-generation D’Amour family member, he is a grandson of Big Y co-founder Gerald E. D’Amour and son of Executive Chairman Charles L. D’Amour. He […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Anniversary Issues, Associated Grocers, Inc., News, Southeast

Grounded In Experience, New AGBR Leadership Guides Company Forward

“We’re just getting started.” That’s the message from David Politz, new president and CEO of Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Associated Grocers Inc. (AG), as the company marks its 75th anniversary this year and positions itself for future growth. “It’s a combination of being local experts in our food market and offering a level of service and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News

Fareway Raises $400K For Muscular Dystrophy Association

Fareway Stores Inc. has raised more than $400,000 through two fundraisers – the MDA Shamrocks Round Up campaign and the Fareway MDA Golf Classic – to support the the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s mission to fund research, care and advocacy across Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Illinois, Nebraska and Missouri. The February roundup campaign, part of MDA’s […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West

Albertsons Cos. Foundation Begins Hunger Action Month Initiatives

In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Albertsons Cos. Inc., along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, has launched a series of initiatives aimed at ending the cycle of hunger in local communities – from a customer-driven campaign to funding key initiatives and collaborating with national organizations. “With food insecurity on the rise, we’re doubling down on innovation, collaboration […]