Roundy’s is Grocery Headquarters’ Independent Retailer of the Year.
The GHQ editors traveled to Chicagoland to check out Roundy’s latest banner, Mariano’s Fresh Market. Check out photos from the Arlington Heights, Ill.- and Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based stores to see why they are taking the Chicago area by storm.
Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Mariano's Fresh Market Arlington Heights, Ill. location. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market A grand entrance in the center of the store spotlights a colorful produce department. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Featured items and promotions are the first thing consumers see when they walk in. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The store prides itself on offering high-quality products at a value, like bananas for 39-cents! Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The store offers many varieties of organic produce as well as conventional. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Lots of leafy greens. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Each day the store counts up the produce varieties on the shelves. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Eye-catching displays for featured items grab consumers' attention. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market A sample station at the Arlington Heights store gives consumers a taste of what's on the shelves. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Mariano's teamed up with local business experts to build its sushi bar/restaurant, Ki Sushi Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Many consumers come to Mariano's for a meal before shopping... there is a salad bar with all the fixins'... Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market ... hot soup to stay warm in the cold Chicago winters... Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market ... steaming brick-oven pizza... Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market ... which they sell in a number of different styles. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Shoppers can take a seat and chow down on the ready-to-eat options before venturing into the aisles. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Rotisserie chicken is one of many fresh-made foods consumers can take home for dinner. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The deli offers $10 meal deals that include a main and two sides. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Seasoned and cooked salmon is a popular "meal deal" option. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The deli counter rivels the independent delis in Chicago and New York, say company officials. "Chicago is a deli city!" Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market They offer a wide array of deli meats and salads... Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market ... at good prices. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Olives and antipasti to accommpany the deli's delights. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Mariano's will cater consumers' events. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The bakery includes a wall of breads, baked fresh. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market By the register in the Arlington Heights, Ill. store, consumers are tempted by baked bread bargains. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market To compete with the likes of Crumbs, Mariano's introduced Bella cupcakes. The line has expanded into Roundy's Milwaukee-based stores. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market There are cakes for all occasions. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Company officials call the cheese departments their "signature." Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Strong relationships with Wisconson creameries keeps the store stocked with all the local favorites. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Cross-merchandising helps boost sales of complementary items. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The seafood department is very popular... Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market ... among the wide variety, Mariano's offers fresh Ahi Tuna flown in daily from Hawaii. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Fresh meat is also a hit... Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Consumers can have their meat - or seafood - grilled for them at the store. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market A serve-yourself grain bar is a popular store feature. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The store's international section rivals those of the area's specialty stores. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Company officials aim to create a "mini-Epcot" in the center of the store. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Natural and organic pops up throughout all store departments. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market ... even popular organic pizza brands. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Pets are not left out - Mariano's offers fresh pet food. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Roundy's brand, the store's private label, are big selling items. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Cross-merchandising proves successful in Mariano's. Throughout the store, consumers can find complementary items... even on the freezer cases. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Everyone needs some syrup to go with waffles. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The refrigerator aisle has a large selection of packaged deli meats. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The wine department is a must-see. Some Mariano's stores offer wine tastings in the foodservice department. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Beer lovers are not overlooked, especially craft beer fans. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The walk-in beer cooler is a big hit. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The non-foods department has everything to meet consumers' household needs... Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market ...including a wide-range of HBC products... Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market ... and vitamins and health supplements. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The company positioned the pharmacy department in the center of the store, adjacent to the non-foods and produce departments, so not to be overlooked by consumers. Between the pharmacists, the store's nutritionist and healthy array of products, Mariano's is out to help consumers in one way or another. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Mariano's shows it cares about its consumers with information about the store's offerings and education. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Lost? Grab a directory to find your way. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market The floral department in the Arlington Heights location is bloomin'. Roundy's Mariano's Fresh Market Consumers can pick up last minute things at the registers. 
