View Photos from the March 26th Grand Opening here! The grand opening for Vallarta Supermarkets’ first new store of 2025 is set for March 26 at 2825 W. Florida Ave. in Hemet, California. The 53,140-square-foot location will offer fresh produce, everyday goods and several additional departments. It also will be the grocer’s second location to […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, New Seasons Market, News, West
New Seasons Market To Open Second Store In Hillsboro, OR
The store New Seasons Market is preparing to open April 9 in the Tanasbourne Town Center in Hillsboro, Oregon, will be its second in the city and 22nd overall. Located at 10940 N.E. Evergreen Pkwy., the new store will serve as one of the primary full-service grocers in an area that features many local businesses. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, West
Procurant Expands Retail Connections For Perishable Suppliers
Procurant, a Watsonville, California-based software platform for retail grocers, has debuted a major expansion of its network of retail grocery connections, available to all suppliers on the platform. Additionally, perishable goods suppliers currently trading with these retailers can connect via Procurant’s EDI or API solutions, offering a more cost-effective and streamlined way to manage orders […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, Wakefern, West
Wakefern’s Stigers Named USC’s 2025 Food Industry Executive Of The Year
The USC Marshall School of Business Food Industry Management (FIM) program will honor Mike Stigers, president of Wakefern Food Corp., as its 2025 Food Industry Executive of the Year. Each year, the award is presented to an executive who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership and a strong commitment to education. Stigers also will serve as the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bristol Farms, News, West
Bristol Farms Fundraises For California Wildfire Relief, Local Charities
As part of its ongoing support of communities impacted by recent wildfires, Bristol Farms has begun fundraising campaigns for California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen and Pasadena Humane. The L.A. Strong effort is a “give at the registers” program in all 13 Bristol Farms locations. From March 1-14, shoppers could donate $1, $5 or $10 […]
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Country Archer Provisions Rebrands As Archer
San Bernardino, California-based Archer, formerly known as Country Archer Provisions, has introduced a new brand identity – including a streamlined name, new logo and refreshed packaging – in an effort to increase recognition for the meat snack brand. The branding debuted at the recent Natural Products Expo West Show. The new packaging will begin rolling […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
CFCU Honors Late EVP With $250K Gift To WAFC
Certified Federal Credit Union (CFCU) recently made a $250,000 donation to the Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) in memory of the late Donna Simpson, who had been the company’s EVP and COO. The CFCU said it wanted to leave a legacy with WAFC because Simpson had been a longtime supporter of the organization and […]
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The Save Mart Companies Names Pulido Store Manager Of The Year
George Pulido of the FoodMaxx store in San Pablo, California, has been named The Save Mart Companies’ 2024 Piccinini-Tocco Outstanding Store Manager of the Year. The announcement was made during the company’s 31st Annual Management Awards Gala on March 8 in San Ramon. “From our roots in California’s Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies has […]