To celebrate and thank customers for their patience during the remodel of its Seven Hills location, Schnucks will hold a customer appreciation event Nov. 7-8 at the store in O’Fallon, Illinois. On Nov. 7, the company will host a ribbon cutting at noon and a complimentary wine and cheese pairing and bourbon tasting event from […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Research, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Ranks First On ChangeUp’s Experience Report
ChangeUp, a brand strategy and retail design agency, has released its first Experience Report, a study ranking the top 50 retail and restaurant brands based on how well they resonate with customers. The brands showcase how experience translates into competitive advantage. Texas grocer H-E-B took the No. 1 spot for its “blend of community connection […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets Plans To Expand ShopRite In Fairfield, CT
Cingari Family Markets plans to expand its store at 1975 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield, Connecticut, into the adjacent 13,000-square‑foot space formerly occupied by Party City. The expansion will deliver an enhanced shopping experience, featuring: Additional grocery aisles with more dry goods, international specialties and health‑focused products; Larger bakery offering artisan breads, pastries and custom […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National, News
Grocers Support Food Banks, Communities Amid SNAP Benefits Pause
As the U.S. prepares for the upcoming SNAP reduction taking place on Nov. 1 due to the federal government shutdown, grocers around the country are committing money and food to nonprofits to help combat hunger. To provide resources to grocers that may have questions, FMI – The Food Industry Association has launched a new webpage […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Debuts New Store In Katy, TX
H-E-B opened a new 116,000-square-foot store Oct. 29 at 29711 Jordan Crossing Blvd. in the Jordan Ranch community of Katy, Texas. “Opening our doors in this growing community is an honor, and we look forward to providing our neighbors with convenient, close-to-home shopping experiences and solutions,” said Juan Siso, top store leader and 17-year H-E-B […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Holds Grand Store Opening In Palm Bay, FL
Publix Super Markets opened a new 48,387-square-foot store Oct. 30 at Heritage Square in Palm Bay, Florida. The store will offer departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery, deli, pharmacy and an adjacent Publix Liquors. “We’re excited to welcome Palm Bay customers to their new […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Marks 10 Years Of Christmas Bonus Program
Tops Friendly Markets is bringing back its annual Christmas Bonus, helping shoppers save more than $20 million on groceries, gas and gifts. Beginning Nov. 2, customers can save $10 on gift cards from more than 20 retailers and restaurants, among them: Applebee’s, Athleta, Barnes & Noble, Bass Pro Shop, Bath & Body Works, Best Buy, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Debuts New DFW-Area Store In Rockwall, TX
H-E-B has opened its 10th location in the DFW Metroplex at 1600 E Interstate 30 in Rockwall, Texas. The 131,000-square-foot store joins nine other H-E-B locations and two Joe V’s Smart Shops the retailer has opened in the area since 2022. H-E-B also operates six Central Markets throughout North Texas. “With our new store in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Donates $125K To Help Feed Families
As more people seek assistance in accessing food, Hy-Vee is donating $125,000 to help feed families. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based company is providing $100,000 to Feeding America partner food banks across its region that are serving a growing number of people as November approaches. “Hy-Vee is committed to helping make sure no one goes […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, West
Simbe’s Tally Inventory Robot Deployed In Harmons Stores
Simbe has deployed Tally, its autonomous shelf-scanning robot, across Harmons, a neighborhood grocer in Utah, to optimize inventory management and deliver a consistently exceptional customer experience. Following a five-store pilot, Tally is live across 17 of Harmons locations, bringing real-time shelf intelligence and automation in store. Tally captures real-time, shelf-level data on product availability, pricing […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, News
Busch’s Fresh Food Market Donates 107K Gallons Of Milk In 2025
Busch’s Fresh Food Market shared that its customers donated 107,648 gallons of milk to food banks as part of its biannual milk drive. Last year, 103,698 gallons of milk were donated. The first milk drive of 2025 was held in March, and the second from Sept. 22-Oct. 5. This year, the drive achieved 2,648 gallons […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest
Local Veterans Travel To Washington On 21st BGC Heroes Flight
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) escorted 28 veterans on the 21st Brookshire Grocery Company Heroes Flight to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built in their honor. BGC provided the all-expense-paid trip to honor them for their service and sacrifices. The flight included veterans who served during the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, War in […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Partners With Ria Money Transfer
Heritage Grocers Group has partnered with Ria Money Transfer to bring an improved money transfer experience to customers across its portfolio companies – Cardenas Markets and Los Altos Ranch Markets – and expand services from select El Rancho Supermercado locations to the entire chain. Many of Heritage’s customers maintain ties to loved ones abroad, and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Donates $5M To Food Banks, $1M To Meals On Wheels Programs
H-E-B has committed $5 million to support food banks across Texas and made a $1 million gift to benefit Meals on Wheels programs in the state. “At H-E-B, we are passionate about taking care of Texans,” said Winell Herron, H-E-B’s SVP of public affairs, diversity and environmental affairs. “We are proud of our longstanding partnership […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
VG’s Grocery Debuts Remodeled Store In Fenton, MI
SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers’ family of companies, has completed the remodel of VG’s Grocery at 18005 Silver Parkway in Fenton, Michigan. The new-look store features a fresh, modern aesthetic that enhances the overall shopping experience while celebrating the local community. “This redesign is more than just a facelift; it’s a reflection […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Recognized On Fortune’s Best Workplaces For Women List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has been named by Fortune as one of the best workplaces for women in 2025, one of just two grocery retailers on the large companies list. “This recognition reflects the culture we have built at Publix to ensure all associates feel appreciated, supported and valued,” said Publix VP of Associate Experience […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Acquires 2 LA Winn-Dixie Stores From SEG
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has entered into an agreement to acquire two Winn-Dixie locations from Southeastern Grocers (SEG) in Baton Rouge and St. George, Louisiana. The locations, one at 8601 Siegen Lane in St. George and another at 13002 Coursey Blvd. in Baton Rouge, will become Super 1 Foods stores following a short closing for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates New Store Grand Opening In Manor, TX
Joined by more than 750 customers on Oct. 22, H-E-B debuted its store at 13100 N FM 973 in Manor, a community east of Austin, Texas. The 101,000-square-foot store is the first H-E-B in the Central Texas city and showcases the quality products and innovative services the retailer’s customers have come to love and expect. […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, CERTCO Inc., Midwest, News
Certco Inc. Reflects On 95 Years Of Service To MW Independents
It was 1930. The Roaring Twenties had ended, and The Great Depression hit America. Consumers could buy a box of cereal for eight cents and a 10-lb. bag of sugar for 49 cents on a weekly salary of less than $40. That was 95 years ago. It was the year five retailers in the Madison, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Team Gives Campaign Donates $3M To Nonprofits
Meijer has completed its fifth annual Meijer Team Gives campaign, with employees choosing more than 500 local organizations across the Midwest to support. Since the inception of Meijer Team Gives in 2021, each Meijer store, distribution facility and supply chain location has had the opportunity each year to donate $10,000 to a nonprofit or $5,000 […]