Category: Store News
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Allegiance Retail Services Names Ferreira Acting Chairman, CEO

by Shelby Team

Allegiance Retail Services has shared that Jason Ferreira, a co-op member and vice chairman of the board of directors, has been named acting chairman of the board and CEO, effective immediately. Ferreira has served on Allegiance’s board of directors since 2021 and has been a co-op member since 2013. The change is part of the […]

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Food City Positions Itself As One-Stop Graduation Headquarters

by Shelby Team

As graduation season ramps up across Arizona, Food City is positioning its 45 stores as a single destination for families looking to celebrate without breaking the budget, the Hispanic-format grocer announced.a From made-from-scratch graduation cakes and party platters to gift cards and festive supplies, the Bashas’-owned banner is rolling out a suite of promotions designed […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Featured News, National, News

NGA, FMI Praise House Passage Of ORC Act, Citing Threat To Independents

by Shelby Team

The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMI – The Food Industry Association have praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the “Combating Organized Retail Crime Act” (H.R. 2853), calling the bipartisan measure a critical tool in the fight against theft rings that are squeezing independent grocers. With independent grocers often operating on average profit […]

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Wakefern Food Corp. Names Ruane Director Of Own Brands

by Shelby Team

Wakefern Food Corp. has promoted Chris Ruane to director of Own Brands. In his new role, Ruane will focus on advancing product innovation, optimizing assortment, strengthening supplier partnerships and delivering quality and value across brands including Bowl & Basket, Wholesome Pantry and Paperbird. He will report to Chief Sales Officer Darren Caudill. “Chris’s deep industry […]

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Whole Foods Market Bringing Daily Shop Concept To 3 U.S. Markets

by Shelby Team

Whole Foods Market will be adding its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, to Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia over the next two years, continuing the brand’s expansion of the format into dense urban neighborhoods. Whole Foods Market Daily Shop stores are designed to bring high-quality food and everyday essentials to customers in […]

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23 Natural Grocers Stores In 12 States Marking 10th Anniversary

by Shelby Team

Natural Grocers is celebrating the 1oth anniversary of 23 stores in 12 states across the country with exclusive discounts and in-store festivities. From May 17-23, customers can join the celebration with special {N}power member-only deals. Since opening the stores in 2016, Natural Grocers has become a source of high-quality affordable organic and natural groceries, supplements […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Coborn's, Featured News, Midwest, News

Hornbacher’s Marks 75 Years In ND’s Red River Valley

by Shelby Team

Hornbacher’s marked its 75th anniversary April 21 with a celebration honoring its roots in North Dakota’s Red River Valley and commitment to supporting communities, producers and organizations. The event featured a ribbon cutting, live entertainment and product samples. Since its founding in 1951, Hornbacher’s has been connected to the communities it serves. That commitment continues […]