Coborn’s has begun a culinary partnership with Twin Cities Chef David Fhima, who will introduce three food-court-style restaurant concepts inside the Coborn’s Market & Table store opening in March in Plymouth, Minnesota. In addition, The Buttered Tin will have a full standalone restaurant within the store. The offerings are key components of Coborn’s “grocerant” model, […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace Opens In Bohemia, NY
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace held a grand opening Nov. 14 for a new store at 5181 Sunrise Hwy. in Bohemia, New York, bringing its old-world shopping experience to Suffolk County on Long Island. The 39,000-square-foot store opened at 7 a.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. The store features a full-service deli, scratch-made bakery, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Markets To Acquire 10 Winn-Dixie Stores
Rouses Markets has entered into an agreement to acquire 10 Winn-Dixie locations in Louisiana and Mississippi from Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, with the changeover expected to be complete in early 2026. “We are proud to welcome these stores, their team members and their customers into the Rouses Markets family,” said Donny […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Midwest, News
Chester’s Chicken Chuck Returns To Much Fanfare In Spencer, IN
A community event from 1940 was brought back recently as the Owen County Chamber of Commerce and Babbs Supermarket in Spencer, Indiana, hosted the Chester’s Chicken Chuck. The event, also held in partnership with the Owen County Community Foundation, Smithville and other local sponsors, took place on the courthouse lawn Sept. 6. In 1940, local […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Fareway, News
Fareway Recognized At TAI’s 2025 Prometheus Awards
Fareway Stores Inc. was recognized Nov. 6 by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) during its 2025 Prometheus Awards, which honor people and organizations driving innovation and excellence in the state’s technology industry. For the first time in company history, Fareway received three nominations across major individual categories, with Director of Retail Systems Zachary Lane […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Festival Foods, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News
Festival Foods, Smithfield Donate Protein To WI Food Banks
Festival Foods has partnered with Smithfield Foods to donate more than 34,000 pounds of protein to Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and St. Joseph Food Program in Menasha, Wisconsin. Donated items include ham, bacon and pork chops, which will provide more than 137,000 servings for those who need it in Wisconsin. “Giving back and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Debuts Remodeled Family Fare In Byron Center, MI
SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocer’s (C&S) family of companies, recently celebrated the grand reopening of the Family Fare at 245 84th St. SW in Byron Center, Michigan. “Our refreshed Byron Center Family Fare has everything our shoppers and their families need from a neighborhood store – in addition to all the new […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Northgate Market, West
Miguel Gonzalez: Transitions To Advisory Role, Confident In Northgate’s Next Chapter
It’s just been a few months since Miguel González stepped away from day-to-day operations at Northgate González Market, with his brother, Jesús, succeeding him as co-president. “Jesús is smart, and he is a very hard worker and knows a lot about the business,” Miguel said. “It was my recommendation to approve Jesús as the new […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Southeast
Detwiler’s Farm Market To Open New Store In Bradenton, FL
Detwiler’s Farm Market will open its seventh location following the renovation of a former Winn-Dixie store in the Braden River Plaza at 4502 E State Road 64 in Bradenton, Florida. The 43,000-square-foot store will feature Detwiler’s signature departments – including farm-fresh produce, high quality meats and seafood, old-fashioned deli and scratch-made bakery – while introducing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest, Sustainability News
H-E-B Offers Free Nature Center Admission For Texas Recycles Day
In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B is offering free admission to 18 nature centers across the state Nov. 14-16 in exchange for one recyclable plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag per person. Participating nature centers are: Border: Quinta Mazatlán and Sea Turtle Inc.; Central Texas: Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, Meadows Center for Water and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
1939 Group Inc. Names Bell Company’s First President
Family-owned 1939 Group Inc., the newly established holding company for Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers and Schnuck Markets, has named David Bell president. In this new role, Bell will execute the vision, direct organizational strategy and oversee day-to-day operations for the company, reporting to Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO. Bell will maintain a dual role as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Markets Taps Fourth Generation Family Member As COO
Chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets Todd Schnuck has announced that Ted Schnuck has been appointed Schnucks’ chief operating officer (COO), becoming the eighth family member and first of its fourth generation to have day-to-day operating responsibility for the company. Ted Schnuck will have oversight for the company’s strategic initiatives and daily execution of business priorities, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Northgate Market, West
Northgate At 45 – Focused On Family, Faith, Fresh Opportunity
When Jesús González reflects on the story of Northgate González Market, he doesn’t talk first about sales figures or square footage. He talks about family and faith. “Two things have always guided us,” he said. “From my father, we learned hard work. From my mother, we learned faith and unity. Those are still the values […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Breaks Ground On Third Store In San Marcos, TX
H-E-B has broken ground on its third store in San Marcos, Texas, that is expected to open around fall 2026 at Interstate 35 and McCarty Lane. “We are always looking for growth opportunities to better serve our customers. This is a project we have had in the works for years, and we look forward to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Debuts Expanded Kosher Market In Livingston, NJ
Village Super Market has debuted a expanded Kosher Market at the ShopRite in Livingston, New Jersey, on Nov. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring members of the Sumas family ownership, store management and Rabbi Teichman from the Vaad of MetroWest. The store marks the beginning of a new era in kosher shopping, providing expanded variety […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. Adds Afresh’s AI Fresh Buying Solution
Wakefern Food Corp. is among the first to implement Afresh’s Fresh Buying solution across its produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery distribution centers. Fresh Buying represents a new model for meat, deli, bakery and produce buyers. It provides the agility and artificial intelligence needed to manage perishables at scale, beyond what conventional supply-chain tools were […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest, News, Southeast
Riesbeck’s Food Markets Enhances Online Platform With eGrowcery
Riesbeck’s Food Markets is launching its new online shopping and order fulfillment platform, powered by eGrowcery, with options for pick-up and delivery, in a move designed to enhance the user experience and drive growth in digital sales. This strategic shift represents the retailer’s commitment to staying competitive post-pandemic against much larger grocery retailers. The new eGrowcery platform […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Acquires 3 Former Winn-Dixie Stores In AL
On Nov. 6, Food City opened three recently acquired former Winn-Dixie locations in Alabama. The rebranded stores, each of which is 44,000 square feet, are located in: Jasper, AL (2405 U.S. Highway 78 East) Trussville, AL (465 Main St.) Fultondale, AL (1721 Highway 31 North) ‘”Winn-Dixie has served the community for a number of years, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Lowes Foods, News, Southeast
Lowes Foods Provides 780K Meals To Families Through Sharing Campaign
Lowes Foods and the Healthy Family Project are partnering for the annual Season of Sharing campaign, an initiative that celebrates better-for-you brands and supports families facing food insecurity. This year’s campaign will help provide 780,000 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Inter-Faith […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News
Fareway Relocates Store In Eldora, IA
Fareway Meat & Grocery has opened a new 11,000-square-foot store at 1325 Edgington Ave. in Eldora, Iowa, which replaces the previous location across the street. “This new store represents our continued investment in Eldora and the surrounding communities,” said Reynolds Cramer, CEO of Fareway Stores Inc. “Fareway has proudly served Eldora since 1988, and we’re […]