West Coast independents are anticipating expansion opportunities when Cerberus formally acquires Safeway at the end of the year, based on expectations that store divestitures will be required. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
SpartanNash Co., Grand Rapids, said it has signed an exclusive enterprise agreement with reach | influence, Royal Oak, Mich., to provide a digital couponing solution for the wholesaler’s independent retail … Continue Reading →
The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) said Thursday that it had entered into a partnership with distributor United Natural Foods to service a group of independent retailers in the … Continue Reading →
Incoming NGA Chairman Rich Niemann, Jr., president and CEO of Niemann Foods, says, “Technology is going to be a big driver for the industry, and NGA is on the leading … Continue Reading →
At least a half-dozen former Dominick’s stores in Chicago have been snapped up by independents. read more Supermarket News
Supermarkets are outpacing restaurants in fresh prepared food growth, and can make further gains by following a few important steps, according to a presentation for independent retailers during the FMI … Continue Reading →
Review 2013 in pictures with the best photo galleries of the year. read more Supermarket News
ARLINGTON, Va. — Sales and profits improved for independent supermarket operators in 2012, according to a report from National Grocers Association here. read more Supermarket News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Grocers Association here said it is equipped — for the first time ever — with hard data about the size and economic importance of the … Continue Reading →
ARLINGTON, Va. — The independent grocery channel plays a significant, definable role in the U.S. economy, according to a study commissioned by the National Grocers Association here. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
