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Produce News, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Snacks Brands, Suppliers, West

Oasis Dates Brand Launches Nationwide As Category Sales Surge

by Shelby Team 17 hours agoOctober 6, 2026

Circana data from 2025 showed that dates had their best year in a decade, with retail sales up 27 percent.

Executive News, Bristol Farms, Corporate Store News, Featured News, New Seasons Market, News, West

Caldecott Named Good Food Holdings CEO, Succeeding Stern

by Shelby Team 18 hours agoOctober 6, 2026

Neil Stern said, “Adam has been a trusted partner and is exactly the right leader for what comes next.”

Corporate Store News, Southeast, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market To Open 40th Florida Store Nov. 5

by Shelby Team 20 hours ago

The Bradenton store also is the retailer’s first store in Manatee County.

Equipment & Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Publishes Open Letter Disputing Dynamic Pricing Claims

by Shelby Team 21 hours agoOctober 6, 2026

Walmart EVP requests that economist Lindsay Owens “correct the record.”

Corporate Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West

Stater Bros. To Anchor New Retail Center In Fontana, CA

by Shelby Team 22 hours ago

The store is located in a fast-growing neighborhood, according to the developer.

Health & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Pharmacy, The Giant Company

Giant, Martin’s Expand Well-being Services For GLP-1 Customers

by Shelby Team October 5, 2026October 6, 2026

The stores will offer personalized nutrition guidance and other resources to help customers build healthy habits.

Corporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, Southeast

Food Lion To Open New Charlotte Store Oct. 7

by Shelby Team October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Store Manager Merima Cuturic has been with Food Lion for more than 20 years, her career concentrated in Charlotte.

Corporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, Featured News, Finance News, News, West

Costco Q4 Comp Sales Up 9.4%; FY26 Net Sales Hit $297.2B

by Shelby Team October 4, 2026

President and CEO Ron Vachris pointed to opportunities in new U.S. markets such as Buffalo, New York, and Lawrence, Kansas.

Equipment & Technology, Aisle Watch, Corporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Adds Shop To Light Tool To Digital Shelf Labels

by Shelby Team October 2, 2026

When a customer asks for help locating a product, the request tells the store system which product location to light up.

Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Cuts Ribbon On $2M Renovation Of Royal Lakes Marketplace

by Lorrie Griffith October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

The refresh touched many areas of the store and included new check lanes and self-checkout area plus fully remodeled restrooms.

Corporate Store News, News, Southeast, Walmart

Walmart Opens Neighborhood Market In Crestview, FL

by Shelby Team October 1, 2026

Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten said, “This is something our growing community has needed, and it will give residents a convenient place to shop close to home.”

Aisle Watch, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Featured News, Nonfood Items, Private Label Brands

Aldi Packs October Finds Aisle: Big Bag Returns, Viral Pizzas, Holiday Debuts

by Lorrie Griffith October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Customers bought more than 45,000 Big Bags online within minutes of their launch last year, Aldi said.

Executive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Featured News, West

Albertsons Names Interim CFO, Adds 3 Directors To Board

by Shelby Team September 30, 2026

Interim CFO Cody Perdue takes on the role immediately; the board appointments take effect Oct. 14.

Finance News, Corporate Store News, National, Online Grocery Technology

Kroger Offering World Elite Mastercard To Amplify Customer Rewards

by Shelby Team September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Cardholders can earn up to 5X points on purchases through Kroger.com and the Kroger app.

Snacks Brands, Aisle Watch, Corporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, Suppliers

Sprouts Testing Swedish Pick & Mix Candy Displays In CA, FL

by Shelby Team September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

A Swedish Pick & Mix program debuted today in the bulk departments of 17 Sprouts in California and Florida; packaged Sockerbit candies will appear in about 500 stores in October.

Grocers Give, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Suppliers, West

Olive Crest Food Show Brings Retailers, Suppliers Together For Good

by Lorrie Griffith September 30, 2026

Supporting at-risk children and families is a cause the grocery industry supports across the country, as lack of food often contributes to their struggles.