CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Progressive Grocer is proud to present the winners of the seventh annual Outstanding Independents Awards, recognizing independent grocery retailers that excel in their operations, offerings and – most importantly – their unique connection to their respective community.
"Independents are a vital part of their community, but because their reach is not national in scope, their influence can be overlooked," says Kat Martin, senior editor, Progressive Grocer. "Every year, Progressive Grocer highlights some of the best independent grocery operators in the country who are providing invaluable service to their communities, whether it is pushing the bounds of technology with autonomous delivery vehicles or raising money to help customers (and staff) affected by natural disasters. This year's honorees offer inspiration to all retailers on how to operate a successful grocery business."
This year Progressive Grocer honors 21 winners in the following categories: Single-Store Operator, Multi-Store Operator, New Concept, Bakery, Community Outreach, Local Focus, Meat/Seafood, Prepared Foods, Produce, Store Brands, Sustainability and Technology.
Complete coverage of this year's winners can be found in Progressive Grocer's February 2019 print issue. Progressive Grocer will also recognize its 2019 Outstanding Independents at a dedicated reception on February 25 at the National Grocers Association show in San Diego.
The 2019 Outstanding Independents are as follows:
Outstanding Single-Store Concept
- Gooseberries Fresh Food Market
Outstanding Multi-Store Concept
- Walt Churchill's Market
Outstanding New Concept
- Gelson's Markets
Bakery
- Mahomet IGA
- Palmer's Darien
Community Outreach
- Barons Market
- Treppendahl's Super Foods
Local Focus
- Broulim's Fresh Foods
- Oliver's Market
Meat/Seafood
- Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
- Hugo's Family Marketplace
Prepared Foods
- Vintage Grocers
- Woodlands Market
Produce
- Jungle Jim's International Market
- Turnip Truck
Store Brands
- Angelo Caputo's Fresh Market
- Sendik's Food Market
Sustainability
- New Morning Market
- PCC Community Markets
Technology
- BFL Grocery Co.
- Sedano's
About Progressive Grocer:
Progressive Grocer has been the #1 media brand in the US grocery industry since 1922. Through its balanced editorial approach and industry leading reporting, Progressive Grocer is the most trusted resource in retail business media, providing the industry trends, consumer insights, and data needed by grocery retailers. Top executives look to Progressive Grocer for guidance in navigating this fast-paced, ever-changing industry, accessing this information across its digital platforms, print magazine, proprietary research, award programs and informative events.
About EnsembleIQ:
EnsembleIQ is the leading business intelligence platform serving the retail, consumer goods, health care, foodservice, pharmacy and hospitality industries focused on helping customers solve big problems and inspiring bold ideas. EnsembleIQ operates an integrated network of media brands across all retail sectors and leverages its scale to inform, connect and provide actionable marketplace intelligence to help clients achieve growth.
SOURCE Progressive Grocer
Share this article