FMI Reveals 2026 Store Manager Award Winners
Four category winners – and the People’s Pick recipient from among them – were revealed during a live-streamed ceremony July 23.
AWG, Illinois Grad Students Finish 5th Year Of Private Brand Research
Students in the University of Illinois’ Master of Science in Business Analytics program studied new item adoption and pricing dynamics.
McCollam To Retire As President, CFO Of Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies has announced that Sharon McCollam, president and CFO, plans to retire. The retirement was announced July 23, the same day the company reported…
Leadership: 3 Words More Important Than ‘I Love You’ …
The core leadership lesson here is that three simple words – “I appreciate you” – are more powerful and transformative than “I love you” when…
Utz To Go Private In $2.9B Deal With Germany’s Intersnack
Utz Brands will be taken private in a deal valuing the salty snack maker at approximately $2.9 billion, with Germany’s Intersnack Group acquiring all outstanding…
Harris Teeter’s ‘Aisle Adventures’ Moves The Endcap To The Social Feed
Aisle Adventures is spotlighting standout products and services that shoppers may not…
Ibotta Report: Don’t Wait Until August For Back-To-School Launch
If a retailer’s back-to-school offers launch in August, it may be too…
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Schnucks, VitalityIP To Launch Personalized AI Shopping Assistant
By end of summer, Schnucks shoppers will be able to access an AI-powered shopping assistant…
Legacy Bakehouse Names New CEO
The growing baker has named a new chief executive following capacity expansion and two bakery…
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EBT Chip Cards, Other PFMA Priorities Get PA State Funding
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association said several of its legislative priorities were included in the…
Wakefern Begins Wholesome Pantry Packaging Update
Wakefern Food Corp. is rolling out redesigned packaging for its Wholesome Pantry Organic and Wholesome…
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Joseph’s Classic Market Debuts Loyalty Program Built On Catapult
Joseph’s Classic Market, a family-owned gourmet grocer in South Florida, has launched the Joseph’s Loyalty…
Food City Opening Another Store In Huntsville Market
Food City is set to open a new 57,000-square-foot store on Wednesday, July 22, at…
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Northgate González Market Wraps World Cup ‘Familia Futbol’ Campaign
Northgate González Market concluded its months-long Familia Futbol World Cup campaign, celebrating Southern California Latino…
Stater Bros. Breaks Ground On Fourth Menifee Store
Stater Bros. Markets held a groundbreaking ceremony July 9 for a supermarket at the northwest…
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H-E-B Continues North Texas Growth With Murphy Store
H-E-B has opened its first store in Murphy, Texas, its 14th in the DFW Metroplex,…
Natural Grocers Marks 71st Anniversary With $71K Product Donation
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has donated $71,000 in products to Food Bank of the…
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Sprouts’ New Phoenix Flagship, 3 Others To Open By End Of July
Sprouts Farmers Market will open three stores on Friday, July 24 – a flagship location…
Crossroads: Capital Investment – Building A Stronger Future
by Darryl Miller Founder | AislePoint Consulting Independent grocery retailers are operating in one of…
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