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Indies news: Summer reading, bike rides and lunchboxes

 By Diane Adam on Jun. 02, 2023

The Local Checkout this week offers a few book titles, a bike ride jersey giveaway and reminder that hunger doesn't go on vacation.

Retailers

Alaska has a new family-owned grocery store; grocery generosity always gets the W

 By Diane Adam on May 19, 2023

The Local Checkout: Three Bears Alaska opened its newest location in Saxman/Ketchikan; A&J Market in Skamania, Washington, is honored; and more indie grocery news.

Retailers

Jimbo's to open another store in San Diego

By Diane Adam on May 15, 2023

The natural grocer's newest California location will be a 25,000-square-foot store in Mission Valley with an opening date in 2026.

Retailers

NGA announces support for the Save Local Business Act

By Diane Adam on May 12, 2023

The Local Checkout: An advocate for independent grocers on a variety of issues, NGA announced its support on Friday for the Save Local Business Act, which clarifies the joint employer standard.

Retailers

85-year-old Fareway Stores, Inc. continues its growth mode with new store openings

By Diane Adam on May 11, 2023

The Boone, Iowa-based grocery retailer will open its 135th location as it celebrates its anniversary this month. The new store will be in Clive, Iowa, which is 10 miles west of Des Moines.

Retailers

The Local Checkout: Fareway Fields of dreams coming to central Iowa, MOM's Organic Market launches dandelion campaign

By Diane Adam on May 05, 2023

Iowa grocer gets naming rights for sports complex, Marlyand-based organic market wants peace with the weeds.

Retailers

Stew Leonard’s to open 2nd location in New Jersey

By Diane Adam on May 04, 2023

Family-owned grocer says the new store is slated to open next year in Clifton.

Retailers

The Local Checkout: Sen. Stabenow goes to the supermarket; Mother's Day brunch to benefit moms in crisis

By Diane Adam on Apr. 28, 2023

NGA hosted the senator to provide a firsthand look into how federal policies directly impact independent grocers. Washington-based grocer to donate 100% of its Mother’s Day Brunch Kits to Mary's Place.

Stores

After 50 years, Portland’s Food Front co-op shuts its doors

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 26, 2023

The cooperative’s board said it did not see a “path forward” following the resignation of its general manager and suggested that owners re-imagine the co-op or sell the building.

Retailers

The Local Checkout: Midwest family-owned grocer celebrates 97 years with special visitor; new film series gives voice to farmers and ranchers

By Diane Adam on Apr. 20, 2023

Sendik's Food Market, owned by the Balistreri family, marks 97th anniversary with various in-store events. Special guest this weekend includes the Oscar Mayer Wiernermobile.

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