Martin's Super Markets

The grocer will welcome the first of the brand's kiosks in Indiana.

Nineteen-year-old Martin’s Super Markets associate Kyle Perry is the nation’s new Best Bagger Champion, thanks to superior abilities that were on display at the National Grocers Association (NGA) contest held in conjunction with its convention in Las Vegas last week.

As health and wellness evolves into a major lifestyle shift rather than just a trend, retailers and their grocery supplier partners are working together to address consumer needs in relation to this important — some would say urgent — issue.

A coalition of over 40 retailers, nongovernmental organizations and food and beverage manufacturers yesterday launched the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF), a national, multi-year initiative aimed at helping to lower the rate of obesity -- particularly in children -- by 2015.

Martin’s Super Markets will act as coordinating partner of the new Military Mail Call project, for which the South Bend, Ind.-based independent will donate tens of thousands of cards to the effort that encourages citizens of all ages to write a supportive note or letter to United States Armed Forces troops stationed overseas.

Martin’s Super Markets and fellow merchants in the Granger, Ind., Heritage Square lifestyle center will present the first-ever “Taste of Heritage Square” event this evening, proceeds of which will benefit Pet Refuge, a not-for-profit “no-kill” animal shelter run by volunteers for the placement of unwanted and abandoned pets in responsible permanent homes.

Marsh Super Markets has shifted its entire bulk apple and pear offering to certified organic.

The Baltimore-area chain's president reportedly cited "personal reasons" for resigning.