Town & Country Markets, a family-owned grocer with six stores across Washington’s Puget Sound region, has appointed Jennifer Daquiz Hare, Leslie Rice and Ed Nakata to its board of directors. Nakata, son of Ron Nakata and a grandson of co-founder Mo Nakata, also serves as president of the company’s Family Council, supporting the preservation of […]
Category: Store News
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
WGA Names Harrington 2026 Wisconsin Grocer Of The Year
Michelle Harrington of Albrecht’s Sentry Market in Delafield has been named 2026 Grocer of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Featured News, Midwest
Fareway Opens New Meat Market in KC’s Waldo Neighborhood
Johnston, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. has opened a new Fareway Meat Market at 7921 Ward Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri, marking a new chapter in the company’s continued investment in the neighborhood. The opening follows a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 24, where community leaders, neighborhood representatives, customers and Fareway employees gathered to mark the completion of […]
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Sturgis Rally Drove Busiest Week for Lynn’s Dakotamart
Lynn’s Dakotamart and Associated Food Stores prepared for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, held Aug. 7-16, one of the store’s busiest weeks of the year.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Puts $4.4M Into Two Store Remodels, Local Giving
Kroger completed a $1.7 million remodel in Greencastle, Indiana, and a $2.7 million remodel in Little Rock, Arkansas, with donations to local nonprofits.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Begins Major Remodel At San Antonio’s Las Palmas Store
H-E-B has begun a major remodel of its Las Palmas store in San Antonio, with a new layout, expanded departments and a larger pharmacy by late 2027.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, The Raley's Companies, West
Raley’s Confirms Store Closures In Brentwood, Elko, Petaluma
A variety of factors contributed to the decision, including local market conditions and the locations’ long-term financial sustainability.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, National, Pharmacy, The Kroger Co.
Kroger, Instacart Launch Grocery, Prescription Delivery
The service is available across nearly all the grocer’s banners nationwide, including Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Harris Teeter.