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Bi-Rite Market Plans ‘Walkable’ Store In San Fran’s Richmond District

Bi-Rite Family of Businesses is planning for a new Bi-Rite Market at 6001 California St. in San Francisco’s Richmond District, with a target opening timeline of 2027. The future market will be the company’s fourth neighborhood grocery store and builds on the success of Bi-Rite Market Polk Street, which opened in 2024. The effort reflects […]

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HFG Appoints Bryant, West To Leadership Roles

Houchens Food Group Inc. has announced two leadership appointments – Misty Bryant to director of retail operations and Boyd West as senior director of fresh merchandising. Bryant, who joined Houchens Food Group in 2007 as a merchandising assistant, has held a series of progressively senior roles over nearly two decades with the company, including category […]

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D&W Fresh Market Brings Wellness Activation Into Local Community

D&W Fresh Market in Grand Rapids, Michigan, partnered with a neighboring fitness studio, Spoke Cycle and Strength, for a free community event tied to its Spring Refresh marketing campaign. Located just two doors apart in the same plaza, the partners held free yoga and cycling group workouts that connected healthy routines with a reason to […]

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Town & Country Markets Introduces Limited-Edition Artist Mug Collection

Town & Country Markets is launching a limited-edition collection of insulated mugs created in collaboration with Pacific Northwest artists and inspired by the character, history and landmarks of the communities surrounding the grocer’s six locations. Town & Country partnered with MiiR, a Seattle-based, certified B Corporation committed to transparency, sustainability and giving back, in alignment […]

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New Rewards Program Offers Fresh Thyme Shoppers More Savings

Fresh Thyme Market, a Midwest-based better-for-you grocer, has added MyThyme Rewards Points to its loyalty program to provide customers with more savings and added flexibility. Shoppers will receive 10 points for every dollar spent, with no cap on points earned. Current members will be automatically enrolled in the new system, with no action required. New […]

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Schnucks Completes Store Renovations In Ladue, MO

The Schnucks in Ladue, Missouri, will host a customer appreciation event May 1-3 to celebrate the completion of its store remodel. The 59,000-square-foot store at 8867 Ladue Road has served the city of Ladue since 1962 and at the current location since 1993. It employs 156 teammates. Customer appreciation events The festivities begin at noon […]

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Kroger Lands Platinum Rating For Career Growth In Workforce Analysis

The Kroger Co. announced it has received a Platinum rating in a workforce analysis by the Burning Glass Institute and the Schultz Family Foundation, highlighting companies creating pathways for career growth, mobility and long-term opportunity. The analysis evaluated the career progression of more than 12 million workers across about 1,750 U.S. employers to identify companies […]