Category Archives: Photos

Westside Market NYC

Posted on Mar 29, 2013 by .
The Westside Market shopping experience begins before one even enters the store – produce is piled high in displays along the sidewalk.

Richard Turcsik, Grocery Headquarters executive editor, visited Westside Market NYC, right in GHQ’s backyard. The chain’s newest store on Broadway in Upper Manhattan offers … Continue reading →

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Roundy’s Dinner

Posted on Mar 28, 2013 by .
From Roundy's Supermarkets (l-r): Don Rosanova, executive vice president of operations; Don Fitzgerald, chief merchandising officer; Bob Mariano, CEO

In February, Grocery Headquarters announced its 2013 Independent Retailer of the Year: Roundy’s Supermarkets. In March, GHQ awarded the chain for its outstanding work … Continue reading →

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2013 Boston Seafood Show

Posted on Mar 20, 2013 by .
Spanning 26 aisles, the show attracted record crowds.

This year’s 2013 International Boston Seafood Show and Seafood Processing America drew record crowds to the Boston waterfront. The convention was held March 10–12 … Continue reading →

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Belle Foods in Hoover, Ala.

Posted on Feb 27, 2013 by .
The jumbo cookie sandwiches are really good!

According to Grocery Headquarters Editor Richard Turcsik, it was the smell of slow-burning hickory that grabs shoppers’ attention when they walk through the doors … Continue reading →

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Mariano’s Fresh Market

Posted on Feb 1, 2013 by .
Company officials call the cheese departments their "signature."

Check out photos from Roundy’s Mariano’s Fresh Market, GHQ’s Independent Retailer of the Year. Continue reading →

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The Fresh Market

Posted on Jan 8, 2013 by .
This creates an exciting shopping environment and enables managers to instantly address any issue, such as long lines at the registers or out-of-stocks, says Craig Carlock (right), the chain’s president and CEO, shown with district manager Aaron Peterson.

For some retailers “natural” and “organic” are buzz words that attract a small population of shoppers. At The Fresh Market it is a way … Continue reading →

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Elden’s Fresh Foods

Posted on Dec 7, 2012 by .
Pumpkins were merchandised in huge crates outside the store.

According to Elden’s Fresh Foods’ customers say there is no comparison to the thriving one-unit independent from the northern Minnesota lake resort community of … Continue reading →

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PMA 2012 Fresh Summit

Posted on Nov 21, 2012 by .
Potandon Produce was in the swing of things with its 50s'-style diner theme.

The 2012 PMA Fresh Summit show was packed with new innovations and ideas — and it had record attendance. Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes

Posted on Oct 5, 2012 by .
Produce for Kids celebrated funds raised during the 2012 campaigns with retail and sponsor partners at a Southern Exposure reception on Friday, March 1. Produce for Kids campaigns have raised $4.2 million for children's charities over the past 10 years. Attendees learned more about upcoming digital initiatives to be implemented later in 2013 and participated in check presentations. Photo: Meijer and campaign sponsors during check presentation.

Take a look at what retailers and manufacturers are up! Submit your event photo to be featured on the GHQ website. Continue reading →

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Shady Maple Farms Market

Posted on Oct 1, 2012 by .
An exact replica of the original Shady Maple Farm Market Roadside Stand graces one wall.

Shady Maple Farm Market is a literal feast for the senses. Continue reading →

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Harmons City Creek in Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted on Jul 28, 2012 by .
The mezzanine overlooks the sales floor.

With its outstanding made-from-scratch prepared foods; local produce, meats and specialty foods; plus traditional and gourmet groceries, Harmons City Creek has created a religious … Continue reading →

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IDDBA Show 2012

Posted on Jun 21, 2012 by .
IDDBA 2012 GROUP

For three days in June, the food industry flocked to The Big Easy to check out the latest varieties of cheese and most innovative … Continue reading →

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Uptown Grocery Co.

Posted on Jun 1, 2012 by .
It stocks more than 300 varieties of cheese.

A look at Uptown Grocery Co., GHQ’s Retail Spotlight of the month. Continue reading →

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2012 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Posted on May 23, 2012 by .
Attendees of the 2012 Sweets & Snacks Expo sponsored by the Washington-based National Confectioners Association were greeted by a 10-foot replica of Chicago’s famous Cloud Gate sculpture made with 120,000 Jelly Belly beans and Jelly Belly Chocolate Dips. It was constructed by students of the French Pastry School and After School Matters!

From May 8-10, Chicago’s McCormick Place was the sweetest place to be. Continue reading →

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FMI Food Retail Show 2012

Posted on May 7, 2012 by .
The iconic Coca-Cold bear loves the company's new Freestyle soft drink machine.

The Food Marketing Institute’s Food Retail Show 2012 was a hit. It was packed with food, equipment and packaging manufacturers, all featuring something hot … Continue reading →

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Weis Markets

Posted on Apr 12, 2012 by .
Weis Markets’ new Bellefonte, Pa., store is built on a hilltop that was once a farm, about a mile outside of town.

The opening of Weis Markets’ latest flagship store in Bellefonte, Pa., in late February attracted all three local Central Pennsylvania TV station’s news crews. … Continue reading →

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Boston Seafood Show 2012

Posted on Mar 20, 2012 by .
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Lobsters, flounder and shrimp, oh my! Here are some highlights from GHQ’s visit to the International Boston Seafood Show. Continue reading →

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The Food Emporium, NYC

Posted on Mar 20, 2012 by .
Even though the service bakery counter was moved to a side aisle sales have not been impacted.

GHQ’s Executive Editor Richard Turcsik visited The Food Emporium on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. Continue reading →

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Fancy Food Show Winter 2012

Posted on Jan 27, 2012 by .
Lucini olive oil comes in bottles and handy aseptic boxes.

The Winter Fancy Food Show held in mid-January in San Francisco’s Moscone Center attracted a record 18,000 attendees. Read GHQ‘s preview to the show, … Continue reading →

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Shorty’s The Urban Market

Posted on Jan 2, 2012 by .
Since it opened in May, Shorty’s The Urban Mar­ket has become quite the local hotspot, draw­ing a wide range of down­town office work­ers, res­i­dents from nearby apart­ment tow­ers and his­toric Civil War Era-mansions and tourists.

To kick off 2012, Grocery Headquarters’ January Retailer Spotlight features Shorty’s The Urban Market in Lexington, Ky. In just 5,000 square feet of space, … Continue reading →

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PLMA’s 2011 Trade Show

Posted on Nov 15, 2011 by .
Welcome to the PLMA's 2012 Private Label Trade Show held in Chicago from November 14-15.

Grocery Headquarters attended the 2011 PLMA Private Label Trade Show in Chicago in November. Here are some of the people we met.

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WMMB Cheese Tour

Posted on Nov 13, 2011 by .
Making cheese at Edelweiss Creamery

In November 2011 Grocery Headquarters was invited by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board on a media tour of Wisconsin’s creameries. Here are some highlights.

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Food City

Posted on Oct 1, 2011 by .
Outside Food City’s newest flagship in Kingsport, Tenn.

Food City, in Kingsport, Tenn., was Grocery Headquarters’ featured retailer in October 2011. Click here to read more about the flagship store located on … Continue reading →

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Edwards Food Giant

Posted on Aug 1, 2011 by .
Edwards Food Giant’s management team includes, from left: Ron Davis, Gary Proffitt, Steve Edwards and Paul Rowton.

Grocery Headquarters’ editor Richard Turcsik visited Edwards Food Giant in Little Rock, Ark. Read about the retailer, known for its meat department, in Meat … Continue reading →

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