Macey’s held a grand reopening and ribbon cutting Sept. 25 for its store at 931 W. State St. in Pleasant Grove, Utah. The remodel offers customers a fresh and modern shopping experience. There are many new features, including a Starbucks. The indoor and outdoor seating areas have been updated to create comfortable, inviting spaces where […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Island Pacific Supermarket Named On ‘Best Large Workplaces’ List
Island Pacific Supermarket, a Filipino-American supermarket chain, ranks 11th in Fortune’s “Top 20 Best Large Workplaces in Retail” for 2024, up from 17th in 2023. Founded in 2000, Island Pacific is one of the youngest companies on the list and the only ethnic supermarket to be recognized, operating 20 locations in California and Nevada. Now […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Hosts Charitable Initiatives, Fundraising Events
Northgate González Market is supporting its local communities through a series of charitable initiatives taking place during September. The independent grocer recently joined forces with vendor partner Keurig Dr Pepper to assemble more than 500 care packages to uplift the spirits of children and their families fighting cancer at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Beverage News, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces New Private Label Bee Lightly Wines
Albertsons Cos. has launched Bee Lightly, the newest addition to the company’s Own Brands wine portfolio, distinguished by its flat bottle design made from 100 percent recycled polyethylene terephthalate. This approach to wine packaging marks a first in the U.S. market, highlighting its commitment to recycled solutions. The 2022 Bee Lightly Chardonnay and the 2023 Bee […]
Posted inAssociation News, West
CGA Educational Foundation Reaches $10M Scholarship Milestone
The California Grocers Association Educational Foundation has reached a milestone of $10 million in college scholarship funds for grocery industry employees and their dependents. Since its inception in 1998, CGAEF has raised $10 million to award 6,571 scholarships to California Grocers Association member company employees and their dependents in pursuit of a higher education. For […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, New Seasons Market, West
New Seasons Market Recognized By USA Today In Multiple Grocery Categories
USA Today readers have recognized Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market for its deli, prepared foods and produce selections in the Top 10 of the publication’s annual 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. “It’s incredibly humbling to learn of this recognition, particularly given it came from the votes of our valued customers,” said Nancy Lebold, CEO of New Seasons Market. “Our passionate and amazing staff, alongside our customers, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Harps Food Stores, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AFS Bridges Technology Gap For Member Retailers With Birdzi Platform
Associated Food Stores (AFS), an Intermountain West grocery wholesaler and cooperative, will utilize Birdzi’s advanced customer intelligence and engagement platform to provide personalized engagement and advanced customer insights across its corporate and independent member supermarkets. “Early on, we recognized Birdzi’s unique ability to enhance AFS’s customer engagement and foster loyalty across our network of member […]
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Market Of Choice To Celebrate Anniversary At Product Experience Show
Market of Choice is marking its 45th anniversary this month with the return of its Product Experience Show (PES), a celebration of food, beverage and health and wellness products. The free annual community event is set for Sept. 26 in Eugene, Oregon, where Market of Choice is headquartered. And 125 of the more than 250 Pacific […]