Blue Goose Market Selected for Outstanding Independent Grocer Award

Blue Goose Market received Progressive Grocer's "Outstanding Independent Grocer" award in the Center Store category on Monday, February 13. Owner and President Paul Lencioni accepted the award at the National Grocers Association trade show in Las Vegas, according to a news release.

The award is given in recognition for excellence and innovation among the ranks of successful independent grocers.

As a winner of the award, Blue Goose Market was also featured in Progressive Grocer's February issue.

The article explained why Blue Goose and Lencioni were singled out for this prestigious award, "Lencioni is trying to flip the script. He doesn't want to talk about customers or consumers; instead, his focus is on people."

As the oldest family owned and operated retail business in St. Charles, Blue Goose Market's "people first" philosophy has served them well, according to a news release.

"You have to understand the reason that people are coming to your store before you can provide them with the products they need. Also, you have to care about them, their children and their lifestyle," Owner Paul Lencioni said.

Photo via Blue Goose Market press release