Lewis Bakeries Expands Portfolio With Better Way Protein Bread
Lewis Brothers Bakeries, a family bakery founded in 1925, has expanded its Better Way product line with protein bread. “Consumers today expect more from their food,” said Karsten Short, SVP…
Asheville, NC-based Earth Fare Looks Back On Helene, Continues Relief Efforts
One year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, Asheville-based Earth Fare executives say the storm tested both the company and the community – and revealed the strength of partnerships forged during crises. Laurie Aker, director of marketing, described the experience as “literally like we were in ‘The Walking Dead.’ There was absolutely no communication.”…
Kroger Atlanta Division Packs 1M Meals To Fight Hunger Across Southeast
Kroger’s Atlanta Division united associates, community partners and volunteers Oct. 16 for its Community Million Meal Pack, a large-scale hunger relief initiative that provided one…
NGA, Food Industry Groups Seek USDA Clarity On Penny Shortage, SNAP Rounding
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has joined with other food-industry associations in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue immediate guidance to SNAP-authorized retailers…
Save Mart Breaks Ground On New Tulare Store In Central Valley
The Save Mart Companies broke ground Oct. 16 on a new 52,000-square-foot Save Mart store at Sequoia Marketplace in Tulare, California. The store, located at…
FMI Report Says Grocery Shoppers Are Resilient, With Aspirations To Eat Well
FMI – The Food Industry Association surveyed nearly 1,600 shoppers in late…
Hershey Expands Innovation With New Flavors, Formats And Technology
Hershey is keeping its focus on consumer demand with a lineup of…
Clark’s Continued Serving Meeker Community Despite Encroaching Wildfire
When wildfires threatened Watt’s Ranch Market in Meeker, Colorado, this summer, two…
Association: Overregulation Biggest Threat To Colorado’s Independent Grocers, C-Stores
“I guess I would say that it is getting harder and harder…
Midwest
Save A Lot, Evermore Expand Smart Benefits Access
Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, has…
Meijer Keeps Prices Low On Top Toys For Holiday Season
Midwest retailer Meijer is offering top toys and gifts for the holiday season at lower…
Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. Names Riepenhoff Group VP Of Fresh Divisions
Wakefern Food Corp. has appointed Travis Riepenhoff as group VP of fresh divisions, succeeding Mark…
ShopRite Preps For Grand Opening In West Caldwell, NJ
ShopRite will hold a grand opening Oct. 21 for its new 90,000-square-foot supermarket at 900…
Southeast
Lowes Foods Opens New Store In Indian Land, SC
Lowes Foods opened a new store Oct. 9 at 2230 Daisy Lane in Indian Land,…
Associated Grocers Introduces Refreshed Corporate Logo
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has introduced a…
West
Vallarta Supermarkets Expands Beyond CA With First AZ Store
The store Vallarta Supermarkets will open in January at 5836 W. Camelback Road in Glendale,…
Dan’s Foothill Celebrates Grand Reopening In Salt Lake City, UT
Dan’s Foothill in Salt Lake City, Utah, gathered employees, vendors and guests Oct. 8 in…
Southwest
BGC To Add Two FRESH By Reasor’s Stores In OK
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) has entered into an agreement to acquire Uptown Grocery’s locations in…
Walmart, OpenAI Partner On AI-First Shopping Experiences
Walmart is combining its assortment, prices and delivery speed with the power of artificial intelligence,…
National
Save A Lot Donates $30K To Meals On Wheels America
Save A Lot has shared results of its first donation campaign with Meals on Wheels…
DoorDash Expands Grocery Selection With New Partnerships
DoorDash has begun on-demand grocery delivery partnerships with several local grocers across the U.S. These…
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