Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, West

Reynolds Market Celebrates 100 Years Of Serving Montana Communities

Reynolds Market is marking a major milestone this year as it celebrates 100 years in business. What started in 1925 as a small grocery store in Glendive has grown into a trusted name in eastern Montana, known for its strong community ties, reliable service and commitment to customers. “This milestone reflects generations of hard work, […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Starts Work On Marketplace In Locust Grove, GA

Kroger’s Atlanta Division broke ground July 11 on a new Marketplace store in Locust Grove, Georgia. The store, which represents a $41 million investment, will span more than 123,000 square feet. It is expected to open in fall 2026. “This is not just a capital investment – it’s a community investment,” said Victor Smith, division […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest

Harps Food Stores To Acquire James Super Save Foods

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 […]

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 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 […]