Greg Foran, the chain’s CEO for less than a year, offered a candid assessment of how the company lost share and how they intend to get it back.
Category: Store News
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Marketing News, Southeast
Food Lion’s MVP Fall Haul Offers $20 In Savings Through Nov. 25
Food Lion is bringing back MVP Fall Haul, a loyalty promotion offering extra savings on top of everyday low prices in store, online and through the Food Lion app. Customers who use their personal MVP savings card on six qualifying shopping trips of $50 or more between Oct. 14 and Nov. 25 will earn a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Organic Natural, Southeast, Southwest, West
Sprouts Adding 5 More Stores In Tennessee, California, Arizona And Texas
The Arizona-based grocer continues its rapid pace of openings in 2026.
Posted inAssociation News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, Online Grocery Technology
NGA Sets Forth Independent Grocers’ Principles On Pricing Technology
The statement covers topics such as electronic shelf labels, loyalty programs, AI and the handling of customer data.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, Southwest
H-E-B Reveals Plans For Larger Store In Ennis, Texas
The permitting process currently is underway, with construction expected to start in mid-2027 and completion by late 2028.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Marrazzo’s Market Begins New Chapter Under Shap Markets Umbrella
The store has operated for more than two decades at 1400 Parkway Avenue in Ewing.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Marks 80 Years, Reports $21.5B In Retail Sales At Annual Meeting
The cooperative’s Chairman’s Award went to Larri Wolfson, a third-generation grocer and owner-operator of ShopRite of Lincoln Park.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Southwest
Brookshire Brothers To Open New Lufkin, TX, Store Nov. 11
The store introduces the Pineywoods Pavilion, an outdoor event venue with capacity for up to 1,000 people.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Online Grocery Technology, Pharmacy, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Expands Better Care Services With General Medicine’s Healthcare Store
The General Medicine platform brings services from multiple third-party providers into a single catalog for customer convenience.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, West
WinCo Foods Opening New Store In Walla Walla, WA
The Boise-based grocer’s new store opens its doors today at 9 a.m.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open Midlothian, VA, Store Nov. 19
The grocer says the store’s design blends Virginia’s Colonial architectural heritage with modern aesthetics.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, Northeast
Giant Announces Nov. 6 Opening For New Parkesburg, PA, Store
It will be the grocer’s 14th Giant store in Chester County.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Soelberg’s Market Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Grantsville, Utah, Store
In addition to the food store, the development features an Ace Hardware, a Birch Family Pharmacy and a Beans & Brews coffee shop.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Mercado Gonzalez, Northgate Market, West
Northgate Transforms La Habra Store Into Mercado González Format
The grocer turned one of its longest-standing neighborhood stores into a culinary and cultural destination inspired by a traditional Mexican mercado.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Alabama Grocers Association Honors 3 At Annual Luncheon
Jay Welborn of B&W Foods/Piggly Wiggly was named 2026 Retailer of the Year; Boyd West, Chris Woods also were honored.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Southeast
Price Rite, Winn-Dixie, BJ’s Roll Out Thanksgiving Meal Deals
The latest offers range from complete meals for less than $3.90 per person to a free turkey with purchase.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Holds Festive Opening For New Duarte, CA, Store
The store opened Oct. 21 in a former Best Buy location on Mountain Avenue.
Posted inGrocers Give, C-Store News, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
Dollar Tree Marks 40th Year With $40M Commitment Along With 9,500th Store
Other giving news includes Hannaford’s campus pantry grants, a record Parker’s tournament and more.
Posted inC-Store News, Executive News, News, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
McLane Company Names Chris Smith EVP And COO
Advancing the company’s technology transformation, including investments in AI and digital systems, will be among Smith’s goals.
Posted inPharmacy, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Northeast
Wegmans, Tops Participating In Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 24
Tops offers the disposal bins year-round at nearly all its stores.