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Meijer Introduces 300 Products To Meet Fiber, Protein Consumer Goals

Meijer is launching more than 300 new products designed to help customers meet fiber and protein intake goals. The move aligns with nutrition trends that show fiber overtaking protein as a top consumer priority for 2026. Current Dietary Reference Values recommend 25-38 grams of fiber per day for adults. Meijer said it is responding with […]

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Family Fare Completes Remodels At 3 MI Stores

Family Fare has completed remodels at three of its locations in Calhoun County, Michigan. The updates at stores in Pennfield, Marshall and Albion align with the banner’s Spring Refresh campaign and bring upgrades to both in-store and online shopping experiences. Each location received expanded fresh departments designed to support meal planning and grab-and-go needs. Updates […]

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Kroger Launches Pearl Street Academy For Employee Development

The Kroger Co. has launched Pearl Street Academy, a career development and training platform designed to provide learning opportunities to associates across the Kroger Family of Companies. The platform centralizes leadership development, training courses and professional growth experiences. The goal is to provide associates in stores, supply chain and other divisions with consistent access to […]

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H Mart To Open Renovated Store In Cherry Hill, NJ

H Mart is preparing to debut its renovated location at 1720 NJ-70 in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. The reopening April 23 will mark the completion of a full renovation designed to enhance the shopping and dining experience for the community. Opening-day events and giveaways are planned. One-stop shopping destination The renovated location will serve […]

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Albertsons Reaches $774M Opioid Settlement Framework

Albertsons Cos. has reached a $774 million settlement framework to resolve substantially all opioid-related claims brought against the company by state, local and tribal government entities nationwide, if all conditions are satisfied. The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing or liability, according to the company. The framework marks one of the final major resolutions […]

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Cingari Family Markets Completes ShopRite Renovation In Southbury, CT

Cingari Family Markets will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 20 to mark the completion of major renovations to its ShopRite location in Southbury, Connecticut. First Selectman Tim O’Neil and representatives from the Southbury Chamber of Commerce are scheduled to join the Cingari leadership team for the event at 775 Main St. South. The renovation project, […]

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Walmart Plans 650 Store Remodels, 20 New Locations In 2026

Walmart announced it is moving ahead with more than 650 scheduled remodels to supercenters and Neighborhood Markets and opening about 20 new stores in 2026 and early 2027. The investment builds on a 2024 commitment to open or convert more than 150 new locations while continuing to update other stores across the portfolio. “This year, […]