A new Market Street store at 4706 North Midkiff Road in Midland, Texas, hosted a grand opening ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the store’s new look, features and offerings resulting from the renovation of a former Albertsons Market. “We are thrilled to officially introduce our Midland guests to the Market Street experience and are confident it […]
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Meijer Opens Its First Wisconsin Stores
Meijer moved into its sixth state, opening its first two Wisconsin supercenters, Tuesday. The 192,000-s.f. stores in Grafton and Kenosha have created nearly 600 jobs. “We are proud to open our doors on this first historic day in Wisconsin,” Co-Chairman Hank Meijer said. “Since announcing our intention more than two years ago, we’ve done our […]
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CST Brands And CrossAmerica Announce Dropdown Transactions, Acquisition Of One Stop Stores
CST Brands Inc. and CrossAmerica Partners LP have announced two dropdown transactions totaling approximately $261.5 million between CST Brands and CrossAmerica. The transactions are expected to close in the third quarter of 2015. In addition, CrossAmerica has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the One Stop convenience store network, based in Charleston, West Virginia, that […]
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Sam’s Club Ups Convenience Of Its Order Pickup Service
As the only warehouse retailer in the U.S. to provide a pickup option, Sam’s Club has added new features to add more convenience and time saving for members. Club Pickup, formerly known as “Click ’n Pull,” allows members to order thousands of items—from paper towels to fresh produce to printer ink—and have them ready for […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Completes 10th Heroes Flight
A group of 30 World War II and Korean War veterans recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they visited the memorials built in their honor. The trip was part of Brookshire Grocery Co.’s (BGC) 10th Heroes Flight. Provided by Tyler, Texas-based BGC at no cost to those selected for the trip, the Heroes Flight was […]
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Natural Grocers Opening Oklahoma, Kansas Stores On June 30
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will open new stores in Oklahoma and Kansas on Tuesday, June 30. The grocer, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, will open its fourth Oklahoma store at 3325 S. Boulevard Street, Suite 169, in Edmond. The company will open its seventh Kansas store at 6819 Johnson Drive in Mission. […]
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MRA Proposes Legislative Ban On Powdered Alcohol
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) is advocating for a statewide ban on powdered alcohol, known as “palcohol.” The MRA is working with legislators to prohibit the product that recently received approval from the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco, Tax, & Trade Bureau. According to the MRA, several states banned the sale of powdered alcohol and others […]
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Tedeschi Food Shops Merger News On Hold Until Deal Closes, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Margaret Chabris, spokesperson for 7-Eleven, told The Griffin Report that further store and operations news concerning the acquisition of Tedeschi Food Shops by 7-Eleven will be on hold until the transaction closes in mid-2015. The acquisition is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals… Herr’s Foods of Nottingham, Pennsylvania, announced […]
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County Market Opens Mobile Grocery After Fire
The County Market in Girard, Illinois, the only grocery store in town, was destroyed by fire May 7. On May 30, Girard County Market opened a mobile grocery store in the parking lot to serve local residents. The mobile grocery store is open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily and is stocked with fresh produce, meat, […]
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Mac’s Fresh Market Debuts Latest Store In West Monroe, Louisiana
Mac’s Fresh Market, a grocery chain that operates in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, has opened its newest store in West Monroe, Louisiana. The store, which is the 18th for the chain, marks “the latest in a barrage of grocery store openings and renovations in the Ouachita Parish market during the past 18 months from Mac’s, […]
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Expert Forecasts Future Of Retail At GMDC’s GM Marketing Conference
During the Global Market Development Center (GMDC) General Merchandise Marketing Conference in Orlando over the weekend, Dan O’Connor, president and CEO of RetailNet Group (RNG), looked ahead through 2020 and discussed the future of the consumer and retail industries, the key drivers of change and the initiatives that leading retailers are investing in today to […]
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Randalls Fundraisers Aid Flood Relief Efforts In Texas
Randalls is hosting in-store fundraisers to help those in Texas who have been impacted by the devastating floods. Randalls, a banner of Albertsons, operates stores in the Houston and Austin areas, which have been hard-hit by the storms. It is partnering with KHOU in Houston and KEYE in Austin to raise funds in its stores. […]
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Rhode Island Governor Proposes Changes For Tolling Commercial Trucks, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… According to Steve Arthurs, Rhode Island Food Dealers Association president and CEO, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has announced significant changes to her proposal for tolling commercial trucks in the state. The governor wants to limit tolling to fewer categories of trucks (basically four or more axles vs. three axles), and would […]
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New San Antonio Walmart Slated To Open This Summer
Walmart plans to open a new Walmart Supercenter in San Antonio, Texas, on Aug. 26. The store will employ approximately 300 people. According to store manager Charles Martin, the store will be hiring both full- and part-time associates. “We are excited to bring a new Supercenter to this area and provide residents access to fresh […]
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Supermarkets Rank ‘Strong’ In Latest Customer Service Ratings
Supermarkets, retailers and banks, as an industry, earned average ratings of “strong” in the 2015 Temkin Customer Service Ratings, while TV service providers and internet service providers earned an average rating of “very weak.” Based on a study of 10,000 U.S. consumers, the ratings examine 278 companies across 20 industries. For the third straight year, […]
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Brookshire Brothers Selling 26 Polk Pick-It-Up Stores
The Brookshire Brothers grocery chain has entered into an agreement to sell 26 convenience stores in its Polk division to Partners Investors C-Stores Ltd. The Polk stores are located throughout Deep East Texas. Brookshire Brothers will keep its Polk Pick-It-Up locations in Hudson, Central Heights, Central and Wells. “We are continuously evaluating our business to ensure optimal […]
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Lay’s Allows Shoppers To Create Customized Chip Bags, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief Lay’s is launching a program in which people can create custom chip bags by uploading a personal picture and phrase depicting their “favorite summer moment.” Lay’s will use the digital design to create real bags and ship them directly to the consumer, set to arrive near the Fourth of July […]
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NACS: Rise In Gas Prices Causes Consumer Optimism To Wane
Nearly nine in 10 consumers (85 percent) say that gas prices affect their feelings about the economy, according to survey results released this week by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Gas prices have risen roughly 50 cents per gallon since February. On average, consumers say they will reduce how much they drive if gas […]
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Trader Joe’s, Publix And Aldi Rank As Consumers’ Favorite Grocery Stores
Trader Joe’s continues to build a loyal following with its diverse grocery selection and friendly service. A study of more than 7,200 consumers by Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions, found that Trader Joe’s is America’s favorite grocery retailer for the third year in a row. Publix ranked a close second, […]
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Connecticut Foodshare Walk Against Hunger Raises More Than $500K, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief The Connecticut Foodshare Walk Against Hunger on May 3 raised $530,478, based on totals reported May 5. More than 4,000 participants attended, including more than 175 walking teams… The third annual Guida’s Dairy Golf Invitational will be held at the Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield, Connecticut, on Friday, beginning at […]