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Wakefern Commits $500M To Local Produce Sourcing Over Next 5 Years

Wakefern Food Corp. has made a $500 million commitment to sourcing fresh produce from local and regional farmers and growers across the Northeast over the next five years. The announcement was made in advance of its annual Local Produce Supplier Summit July 15 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center. The summit brings together […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Featured News, News, West

Mollie Stone’s Second-Gen COO Enjoys Dynamic Business, Finding Ways To ‘Get Better Every Day’

The Shelby Report of the West EVP Bob Reeves sat down with Mollie Stone’s Markets COO Elliott Stone, older son of founder/owner/CEO Mike Stone, at an Italian restaurant in Sausalito – which has a Mollie Stone’s – for a meal and a talk about the company. Stone’s grocery roots run deep, and not just through […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast

Detwiler’s Farm Market Expanding To North Port, FL

Detwiler’s Farm Market has announced plans for a new location in North Port, Florida, with an anticipated opening in the fourth quarter of 2028. The store, located at 5001 N Sumter Blvd., will be the family-owned grocer’s first built from the ground up, its southernmost location and its largest market to date. “Our customers have […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Reopens In Fernandina Beach, FL

Publix has reopened its store in the Island Walk Shopping Center at 1421 Sadler Road in Fernandina Beach, Florida, following a remodel that expanded the location to 55,701 square feet. The store reopened July 2 with new services including Pours (beer, wine, coffee, tea, smoothies and acai bowls), made-to-order burritos, nachos and bowls, made-to-order pizza […]

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Mollie Stone’s Marks 40 Years With Eye On Growth, Family Succession

Mollie Stone’s Market owner and CEO Michael “Mike” Stone gained an appreciation of good food early in his life, thanks to his grandmother. That early appreciation for food has not waned over the years and has been a key component in Stone’s enduring passion for making Mollie Stone’s a place where people can indulge their […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News

Hy-Vee Recognized As A ‘Most Patriotic Company’ By Newsweek

Hy-Vee has been named one of America’s Most Patriotic Companies by Newsweek magazine, earning a perfect 5/5 rating for its support for veterans and active-duty military members. The Midwest supermarket joined Delta Airlines, FedEx and Home Depot in earning a perfect score. Hy-Vee‘s patriotic efforts fall under its “Hy-Vee Homefront” program, a multi-faceted initiative dedicated […]