The Shelby Report’s Bob Reeves was on hand when Ralphs Grocery Co. hosted the grand reopening of its remodeled store at 1730 Manchester Avenue in South Los Angeles on May 26. The renovation of the 45,000-s.f. store included expanded and upgraded produce, meat, seafood, bakery and deli departments. The store now carries more varieties of […]
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J&J Foods Debuts Rebranded Gainesville, Georgia, Store To Big Opening Day Crowd
Local, unique and fresh. Those are the words that best describe The Market on Limestone in Gainesville, Georgia, according to President and CEO Darrell Wiley, who debuted the unit at 2500 Limestone Parkway on May 31. The store, formerly a J&J Foods, closed Memorial Day evening and reopened under its new name with a ribbon-cutting […]
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Save Mart Debuts New Store In Los Banos, California
After months of construction, Save Mart celebrated the opening of its new store at 1400 Mercey Springs Road in Los Banos, California, on May 24. The unit marks the seventh under the Save Mart banner to incorporate the brand’s updated look and the new features geared toward convenience and service. “We’ve enjoyed being part of […]
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J&J Foods Rebranding One Of Its Stores In Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, Georgia’s J&J Foods is rebranding one of its stores. The unit at 2500 Limestone Parkway will become The Market on Limestone. A ribbon cutting and open house will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31. Emily J. Wiley, J&J’s purchasing director, tells The Shelby Report via email that, after closing Memorial Day evening, […]
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New Atlanta Publix Opening Wednesday
Publix Super Markets will open a new store in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 31. The Moores Mill Center store is located at 2275 Marietta Boulevard NW. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 6:45 a.m. and doors will open at 7 a.m. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and District 9 city council member Felicia Moore will be […]
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Wegmans’ First D.C. Store To Anchor Fannie Mae Headquarters Redevelopment
Wegmans Food Markets will be an anchor tenant at 3900 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the site of the former Fannie Mae headquarters. The store, Wegmans’ first in D.C., will be incorporated into the brick building that fronts Wisconsin Avenue and is the centerpiece of the new “Urban Village,” according to developers Roadside Development and North […]
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Lowes Foods To Open First Lexington, South Carolina, Store On May 24
Lowes Foods will host a grand opening of its first Lexington, South Carolina, store, located at the Northwest corner of Charter Oak and Augusta roads, on May 24. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. The Lowes Foods’ Fuel Center, located in front of the store, opened May 17. “We are thrilled to share our […]
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Food Universe Marks Second Corporate Store In Queens
Key Food Stores, a chain of primarily independently owned and corporate grocery stores, has opened its newest Food Universe location at 35-10 Francis Lewis Boulevard in Bayside, New York. It marks the company’s second corporate store in Queens. The 15,500-s.f. unit has been renovated. The expanded produce department provides shoppers with many fresh and organic options. […]
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Harris Teeter To Debut Severna Park, Maryland, Store On May 16
Harris Teeter will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its new Magothy Gateway store in Severna Park, Maryland, beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. A Taste of Teeter in-store sampling event also will be held. “Harris Teeter is thrilled to be joining the Severna Park community,” said Danna Robinson, communication manager for North […]
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Foodie’s Markets To Open New Location In Bay State
Foodie’s Markets will open a new store at 87 Leonard Street in Belmont, Massachusetts, this month. A grand opening week is planned for May 15-20 (food and wine tastings will take place May 18-20). Foodie’s Belmont is located on the lower level of the old Macy’s building in Belmont Center. It is a full-service market […]
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Bud’s Best Cookies Founder Inducted Into Baking Hall Of Fame
Albert L. “Bud” Cason, founder and chairman of Birmingham, Alabama-based Bud’s Best Cookies, was inducted into the Baking Hall of Fame by the American Society of Baking (ASB) during BakeTech2017 in Chicago Feb. 26-28. The award recognizes industry innovation and entrepreneurial spirit as well as organizational growth and development, equipment design and innovation, advancements in […]
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Remodeled Food City In Tempe Hosting Grand Reopening Wednesday
Food City in Tempe, Arizona, is hosting a grand reopening of its remodeled store at 1845 N. Scottsdale Road on Wednesday, just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Festivities will run through Sunday. The store includes festive décor as well as expanded product and service offerings, including: • More than 2,000 new items; • A new seating area […]
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Ray’s Grocery In Breckenridge, Texas, To Close; Forms Partnership With United
Ray’s Grocery & Market on West Walker Street in Breckenridge, Texas, will close May 16. The store’s owners, Ray and Beverly Olson, made the announcement on the company’s Facebook page Monday evening. Ray’s opened in 1974. “Any small-business owner knows that there are many seasons of success within the span of your career,” the Olsons […]
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Perishables, Prepared Meals On Showcase At New Dave’s Marketplace In Rhode Island
A nearly 30,000-s.f. Dave’s Fresh Marketplace has opened in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dave’s is a locally owned and operated supermarket chain focused on high-quality, fresh foods. More than half of the new store is focused on perishables and prepared meal items. In January, GM Bill Hogan said, “Neighborhood markets are the cornerstone of communities. We are happy […]
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Michigan’s Busch’s Fresh Food Market Debuts First In-Store Restaurant
Busch’s Fresh Food Market recently opened a new location in Canton Township, Michigan, that has the company’s first in-store restaurant. J.B.’s Smokehouse seats 170 people and serves St. Louis-style barbecue ribs, Texas-style beef brisket, North Carolina-style pulled pork, mac ‘n cheese, sweet potato coins and fried pickles, and has a full bar with 22 Michigan draft […]
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Milam’s Markets To Open Its Fifth Supermarket In Miami-Dade’s Village Of Pinecrest
IGA retailer Milam’s Markets will open a new store in the Village of Pinecrest in the Miami-Dade community. The company announced the plans on its social media pages on April 20. The store at 11701 S. Dixie Highway in the Pinecrest Plaza is expected to open in summer 2018. Additional details were unavailable at the […]
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Food City Building New Store To Replace Existing Middlesboro, Kentucky, Unit
Food City is building a new store in Middlesboro, Kentucky. The 56,300-s.f. supermarket will serve as a replacement unit and be located just behind the existing store. The project is expected to be completed by late fall. “We are excited to have the opportunity to bring a new state-of-the-art Food City to Middlesboro,” said Food […]
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Florida IGA Operator Expands Online Services With Freshop
Freshop Inc., providing solutions for online grocery shopping, list building and fulfillment, recently launched an online grocery site for Mt. Plymouth IGA in Sorrento, Florida. With the Freshop site, the store is able to offer the conveniences of list building and online ordering to its customers. Mt. Plymouth IGA, which has developed a reputation based on […]
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Tehachapi Save Mart Is Banner’s Sixth Store To Include Brand Refresh
Save Mart hosted a grand reopening Thursday at its store in Tehachapi, California. The celebration marked the culmination of a months-long transformation that modernized the store both on the inside and outside, including the logo. “The interior looks amazing. You’ll want to shop all day here. We’re offering more products and services that today’s families […]
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Raley’s Opens New Store In Sacramento’s Campus Commons/Arden Neighborhood
Raley’s hosted a grand opening Wednesday of its new, state-of-the-art store at Fair Oaks Boulevard and Howe Avenue in Sacramento. It marks the first of five new stores the company plans to open in the next 18 months. Located in the established Campus Commons/Arden neighborhood, the 35,000-s.f. store offers customers an assortment of fresh, high-quality […]