Leadership: Disruptive Kindness
It’s been an interesting journey since publishing my book on “The 5 Rules” in January of 2024 and speaking and coaching on these rules across many organizations since then. There…
Grocers In Missouri Navigating Uncertainty, Regulation And Market Shifts
Missouri’s grocery retailers are navigating a period of uncertainty shaped by federal trade disputes, state-level legislation, labor shortages and shifting consumer demand. “I would say we’re pretty much like the rest of the country, in that we’re a little nervous,” said Dan Shaul, executive state director of the Missouri Grocers Association. “Everybody wants it to…
What Does Future Of Independent Grocery Hold?
Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series of articles intended to provide a view of the path to a brighter future for…
ShopRite Of Hunterdon County Launches Smart Caper Carts
Family-owned ShopRite of Hunterdon County is rolling out Caper Carts at its three New Jersey stores, with the smart shopping carts debuting in September at…
Winn-Dixie Donates $200K To Fight Hunger For 100th Anniversary
Winn-Dixie and the Winn-Dixie Gives Foundation are leading with purpose during Hunger Action Month and commemorating the grocer’s 100th anniversary with a pledge to help…
Schnucks Exec Calls Partnership With Upside ‘A Win-Win For Everyone’
Upside launched in early 2016 to help retailers offer their customers another…
The Kroger Co. Opens Marketplace Store In Hoschton, GA
The Kroger Co. held a grand opening celebration Aug. 13 for a…
Ray’s Food Place Filling Grocery Needs Of Happy Camp, CA
Happy Camp, California, sits about as far north in California as one…
Legislation Impacting Grocers Across California Coming From Many Directions
Ron Fong, president and CEO of the California Grocers Association, has his…
Midwest
AWG Rebrands, Expands Best Choice Brand With Superior Selections Line
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has rebranded and extended its elevated private brand with the…
KeHE Distributors Expands Partnership With Total Wine & More
KeHE Distributors has expanded its distribution partnership with Total Wine & More, an independent retailer of…
Northeast
Birdzi Launches DataScope Analytics Suite With Tops Friendly Markets
Birdzi has unveiled DataScope, a suite of retail-specific data analytics tools that were developed in…
Tops Friendly Markets, Garelick Farms Partner On Milk Donation Program
Tops Friendly Markets is partnering with Garelick Farms to bring the Giving Cow program to…
Southeast
Publix Recognized As A 2025 Best Workplace By Fortune
Publix Super Markets has been named to the Best Workplaces in Retail list by Fortune…
The Fresh Market Dominates USA TODAY’s 10Best Grocery Awards
The Fresh Market was named the top grocery store across all categories in USA TODAY’s…
West
Albertsons Cos., Google Cloud Collaborate On New AI Shopping Assistant
Albertsons Cos. is the marquee collaborator and first retailer to bring Google Cloud’s Conversational Commerce…
Market of Choice Expands Support For Oregon’s Emerging Food Brands
Independent grocer Market of Choice continues to strengthen Oregon’s reputation as one of the nation’s most collaborative…
Southwest
Lowe’s Markets, EmpowerFresh Expand Produce Partnership
Lowe’s Markets, a Texas-based independent grocery chain, has expanded its partnership with EmpowerFresh, an AI-powered…
Whole Foods Market Preps To Open Store In Parker, CO
Whole Foods Market will open a new 43,000-square-foot store Oct. 9 at 8665 Kings Point…
National
IFPA To Recognize Retail Merchant Innovation Award Recipients
The winners of IFPA’s Retail Merchant Innovation Award will be recognized at the Retail Awards…
FMI Report: E-Commerce Fueling Growth, Innovation In Private Brands
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its latest report, “The Power of Private…
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