Nugget Markets Named Outstanding Independent By Progressive Grocer
/24-7PressRelease.com/ - February 10, 2005 - Sacramento, California - The California Independent Grocers Association (CIGA) proudly recognizes Woodland-based Nugget Markets for being named one of the three Outstanding Independent Markets in the nation by Progressive Grocer. A CIGA member for many years, Nugget Markets operates nine stores in Northern California and plans to add up to two stores per year in the future.
"Nugget Markets have nearly an 80-year history of providing world-class service with down-home friendliness," said Sharon Paxton, Executive Director of CIGA. "They are the epitome of the ideal grocer - one who offers great service, quality products, overall value, and community service - all with a passionate commitment to excellence."
In the February 1 edition of Progressive Grocer, Nugget Market Head Eric Stille credits a culture that "cherishes and empowers people" for much of the company"s success. "We want to be known for having the best associates in town," says Stille. Having a great-looking store and inexpensive prices
is important, but it"s our people who make us world class." Nugget Market employees are encouraged to share their personal skills and talents on the job, and everyone strives to make the working and shopping experiences fun and rewarding. Associates are empowered to go out of their way to care for customers - giving everything from a warm hug to someone in need of a friend to free flowers for someone who is experiencing illness.
Guests who enter a Nugget Market are treated to a European farmers" market atmosphere with prices that often beat the competition. To prove it, markets post in-store scoreboards displaying local price comparisons. Market specialities include everything from organic items and hand-made sausage to
artisan scratch breads and pastries baked in a chef-led kitchen.
"Specialists" are placed throughout the stores to answer questions and help guests. "It"s stores like Nugget Markets that will fare well against aggressive new the competitors in today"s market," adds Ms. Paxton. "If they feel they are getting a good value, customers will stay loyal to the store that best cares for their personal needs."
According to the February 1 edition of Progressive Grocer, Nuggets Markets were chosen for "turning adversity into success, and representing a smarter, tougher independent." Nugget Markets were noted for "opening stores, growing sales and profits, wielding technology advancements, operating diverse formats, and doing whatever it takes to keep the needle of progress moving forward" by Progressive Grocer editors and industry peers. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, CIGA continues to represent the Independent Retail Food Industry since the early 1900s. Today, more than 1,200 independent grocers and supplier companies make up its membership. CIGA"s vision is to be the best possible association by promoting, supporting, educating, protecting, and fulfilling the needs of the independent grocer.
For more information, call Sharon Paxton at (916) 929-9741. ###
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