Community leaders, elected officials, local residents and members of the Batista family and Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) gathered recently to celebrate the grand opening of a new Compare & Save Supermarket at 5201 Rising Sun Ave. in North Philadelphia. The 15,000‑square‑foot supermarket, featuring a 12,000‑square‑foot sales floor, marks the Batista family’s third supermarket opening in […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, News, West
Lee’s Marketplace Hosts America’s Potluck Kickoff With UT First Lady Cox
Lee’s Marketplace hosted the kickoff event for America’s Potluck on June 4 at its Foxborough location in North Salt Lake City, Utah, bringing together state leaders, community voices and local influencers to celebrate connection and shared meals. The evening set the stage for the nationwide initiative taking place July 5, which encourages people across the […]
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Big Y Awards $280K In Scholarships To 240 Students
Big Y has awarded nearly $280,000 in scholarships to 240 students from across Massachusetts and Connecticut as part of its annual scholarship program. Established in 1981 as a tribute to founders Paul H. D’Amour and his brother Gerald D’Amour, the program has awarded more than $6.7 million to more than 8,800 students since its inception. […]
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Schnucks Breaks Ground On Replacement Store In Creve Coeur, MO
Schnuck Markets Inc. broke ground June 23 on the site of its new store in Creve Coeur, Missouri, which will anchor the Olia Village mixed-use master development.
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Hy-Vee Opens Applications For Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit
The event connects small businesses and entrepreneurs with category managers and offers a chance to pitch products directly to decision‑makers.
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Martin’s Super Markets Preps For Annual Roofsit With Store Refresh
The Martin’s Super Markets at Heritage Square in Granger, Indiana, has completed a series of store enhancements coinciding with the 30th annual Roofsit, a community fundraising tradition for child abuse prevention. The store, located at 7355 Heritage Square Dr., celebrated with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony and a $2,500 check presentation to Prevent Child Abuse St. Joseph […]
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Food City Completes Store Remodel In Pikeville, KY
Food City has completed a major remodel at its store on South Mayo Trail in Pikeville, Kentucky. The project included a modern décor package, new flooring throughout and new bakery, deli and produce cases. The meat department received new islands, and the checkout area was enhanced with new cash registers and the addition of six […]
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Food City Breaks Ground On Supermarket In Jefferson City, TN
Food City broke ground on a new store at W. Broadway Blvd. in Jefferson City, Tennessee, that will replace a current location. The 60,000‑plus‑square‑foot supermarket is expected to open next spring and will create about 75 new area jobs. “We appreciate the support the residents of Jefferson City and Jefferson County have shown our company, […]