The company concurrently announced two promotions in its hardware division.
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inGrocers Give, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Honored At Houston Arts Alliance’s 20th Anniversary Gala
The grocer was the gala’s presenting sponsor; lead sponsors included Chevron, Bank of America, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and United Airlines.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Grace Colalillo Joins Family ShopRite Business In HR Role
She bolsters the grocer’s third-generation leadership, joining brother Sam Colalillo.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Southeast
Compare Foods Stores In NC Rebrand As Frescal Supermarket
According to CEO Omar Jorge, the banner change is accompanied by investments in store environment, pricing and a new loyalty program.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta’s First Duarte, CA, Store To Feature New Sushi Concept
The Latin grocer will offer hand-rolled sushi in flavors developed by in-house chefs.
Posted inNational, Association News, Independent Store News
NGA Show 2027 Schedule Puts AI, Food Safety And Succession Planning On The Agenda
The NGA Show 2027 schedule is live, with sessions on AI, food safety and succession planning Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Posted inExecutive News, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Announces Officer Retirements And Promotions
Publix CEO Kevin Murphy revealed two rounds of officer changes, one related to technology, one in industrial operations and finance.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
New Inserra ShopRite Anchors Residential Tower In Jersey City
Replacing the ShopRite of Metro Plaza at 400 Marin Boulevard, the new store is 20,000 square feet larger than the former location.
Posted inMarketing News, Featured News, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Festival Foods Launches Loyalty Program Offering Rewards
The grocer has refreshed its guest loyalty program to deliver savings directly at checkout and its updated mobile app and website.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Houchens Food Group Acquires Brooks Grocery
The two stores in Mississippi and one in Tennessee will continue to operate under the Brooks name.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, Nonfood Items, Pharmacy
Meijer Now Accepts Evermore OTC Cards For Medicare Customers
The cards are designed to make it easier for participating Medicare plan members to shop for approved health and wellness items.
Posted inInternational Foods, Independent Store News, West
99 Ranch Market Releases 1st Cookbook, ‘Did You Eat Yet?’
The e-book will be available in a hardcover format later this fall.
Posted inGrocers Give, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Southwest, West
Bashas’, Food City Offer Learning Garden Grants To AZ, NM Schools
The goal of the gardens is to help children understand where their food comes from while developing healthy eating habits.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Organic Natural, Southeast
Plum Market To Launch Retail Innovation Award At Miami Beach F&B Expo
A presenting sponsor of the event, Plum Market will fast-track the best new packaged product exhibited.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Southeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Entering Charlotte Market With Ballantyne Opening Oct. 14
In preparation for the opening, the store team has donated $30,000 to area organizations.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, West
PAQ Opens Reimagined Food 4 Less In Manteca, CA
“This store is unlike any Food 4 Less we have ever built and will be unlike any Food 4 Less ever seen.”
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast, Walmart
Publix, Walmart Supporting Hurricane Isaias Relief
Funding is being used to help residents in impacted communities with needs such as hot meals, water, showers and charging stations.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Organic Natural, West
PCC Community Markets To Open 17th In Seattle Neighborhood
Among its features, the new store will offer PCC’s refreshed pizza program, made with local, organic Cairnspring Mills flour and 100 percent olive oil.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Produce News, Sustainability News
Busch’s Marks 28 Years Of School Tours With Mr. Pat
Pat Grimes, a longtime Busch’s team member who has led the tours since the beginning, makes the tours an interactive learning experience.
Posted inAisle Watch, Featured News, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest, Suppliers
Sol Dias Ice Cream Wins Grand Prize In H-E-B’s 2026 Quest For Texas Best
Sol Dias co-founder Victor Garcia learned to make the ice cream pops from his Mexican-born parents.