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 ordering and analytics platform built specifically for independent retailers’ produce departments. Building on the success…
Zupan’s Celebrates 50th Anniversary In Portland, OR
Zupan’s Markets is celebrating its 50th anniversary all year long. “We’re proud of our family’s legacy and deeply grateful for the customers, associates and partners who’ve supported us over the years,” said Mike Zupan, president and CEO. “This milestone is as much theirs to celebrate as it is ours.” Zupan’s, operating three gourmet markets in…
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 food innovation hubs by opening doors for emerging brands through…
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 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. According to USA TODAY, The Fresh…
Grocery Associations React To MAHA Policy Report
The MAHA Commission has released its “Make Our Children Healthy Again” policy strategy, which aims to address childhood chronic disease but also has potentially heavy…
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…
Legislation Impacting Grocers Across California Coming From Many Directions
Ron Fong, president and CEO of the California Grocers Association, has his…
SNAP, HDCPs, EPR Among Top Issues In Tennessee’s 2025 Legislative Session
The 2025 state legislative session in Tennessee involved some heated battles to…
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
ASG Opens Kalam’s Bazaar, Shop Fresh Food Supermarket In NY
Associated Supermarket Group (ASG) has added Kalam’s Bazaar and Shop Fresh Food Supermarket to its…
D’Amour Named Big Y Senior Director, Supermarket Operations
Big Y Foods Inc. has appointed Christian P. D’Amour senior director of supermarket operations, where…
Southeast
Food City Donates $548K To Breakthrough T1D
Food City has donated more than $548,000 to Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).…
Outgoing EVP: From Get-Go, Associated Grocers Has Been ‘All About Service’
Carl Marks, EVP and chief strategy officer at Associated Grocers, will retire in October, marking…
West
McNiff To Succeed Van Helden As Stater Bros. CEO
Stater Bros. Markets President and COO Greg McNiff has been appointed CEO and president of…
Albertsons Cos. Foundation Begins Hunger Action Month Initiatives
In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Albertsons Cos. Inc., along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, has launched…
Southwest
Natural Grocers Introduces Private Label Organic Yogurt
Natural Grocers has introduced private label organic yogurt in three flavors from a proprietary recipe…
Natural Grocers To Celebrate Store Remodel In Centennial, CO
Natural Grocers will hold a remodel celebration Sept. 12 for its store at 6774 S…
National
NGA Applauds House Committee For Encouraging Antitrust Enforcement
The National Grocers Association (NGA) praised the House Appropriations Committee for including language in its…
August Online Grocery Sales Hit Record High Of $11.2B
U.S. online grocery sales totaled $11.2 billion in August, climbing nearly 14 percent year over…
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