The total U.S. restaurant count decreased slightly (-0.6%) from a year ago to 629,488 units, according to a count of U.S. commercial restaurant locations compiled in the spring and fall … Continue Reading →
The financial performance of independent operators mirrored the national economy during fiscal 2013, with some retailers growing sales, margins and profits while others lost some of the gains they made … Continue Reading →
More than 1,250 independent retailers are expected to be in St Paul, Minn. this week as Supervalu kicks off its first-ever national sales and education expo, Sales 4 All Seasons. … Continue Reading →
Stop Shop Save, a Baltimore independent that has served some of the city’s low-income neighborhoods since 1978, is in the process of closing the last of its five stores, according … Continue Reading →
Loblaw said Wednesday that it had acquired Arz Fine Foods, Toronto-based retailer specializing in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods. read more Supermarket News
The California Independent Grocers Association said Tuesday it will merge with the California Grocers Association, effective May 1. read more Supermarket News
The first PriceRite discount store to be owned and operated by an independent member of the Wakefern Food Corp. cooperative is set to open in Garfield, N.J. this summer, Wakefern … Continue Reading →
Independent natural food retailers concerned about growing competition form larger natural chains and supermarkets hopping on the health and wellness bandwagon have the knowledge and tools to fight back – … Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Urban Radish, an 8,000-square-foot independent, lives up to its name. The community store focuses on offering the freshest products possible to city dwellers. read more Supermarket News
PORTLAND, Ore. — The inspiration for Local Choice Produce Market — a new venture here that strives to only sell local products — started with cofounders Don and Georganne Sader’s … Continue Reading →
