The North Carolina-based grocer will have nearly 50 stores in the Greenville market following the two openings.
Author Archives: Lorrie Griffith
Lorrie began covering the supermarket and foodservice industries at Shelby Publishing in 1988, an English major fresh out of the University of Georgia. She started as an editorial assistant and proofreader—and, in spite of herself, she still proofreads everything, everywhere. Over more than three decades with Shelby, she held a variety of editorial roles. After a detour into business development, she rejoined Shelby in June 2024. “It’s good to be back covering the greatest industry in the world,” she says.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, West
PAQ Opens Reimagined Food 4 Less In Manteca, CA
“This store is unlike any Food 4 Less we have ever built and will be unlike any Food 4 Less ever seen.”
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast, Walmart
Publix, Walmart Supporting Hurricane Isaias Relief
Funding is being used to help residents in impacted communities with needs such as hot meals, water, showers and charging stations.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, West
PCC Community Markets CEO Srinivasan To Retire In January
Under his leadership, membership grew and the co-op returned to long-term economic stability.
Posted inGrocers Give, National, News, Store News
Weekly Giving Report Features Market Street, Publix, Aldi, Weis Markets, Food Lion
This week’s roundup spans hunger relief, sustainable seafood, debt-free education and support for paralyzed veterans.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens 2 Stores, Marks 10th Location In Kentucky
The 10th Kentucky store opened less than three years after the first; 16 additional locations are planned in the state.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest
Ohio’s Acme Fresh Market Accepting Health Plan Flex Cards
With a swipe of the Flex Card, the system determines which items qualify under the plan’s benefit allowance and applies it automatically.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Walmart Opens 5th ‘Next-Gen’ Fulfillment Center In CA
Another of the centers, which allow Walmart to offer next- or two-day shipping, has been announced for northeast Georgia.
Posted inSoutheast, Corporate Store News, Featured News, International Foods
Winn-Dixie Continues FL Investment With Alachua Opening
The new store features a modern design with contemporary interior signage that maintains the feel of the company’s 100-year heritage.
Posted inBakery News, National, Suppliers
Bauducco, Skippy Team Up On Peanut Butter Chocottone For Holidays
The collaboration brings the popular peanut butter-and-chocolate pairing to the Italian-style sweet loaf.
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, National, News
Axonify: Shoppers Less Forgiving Of Poor In-Store Experience As Prices Climb
Households earning less than $50K were the most concerned about grocery prices, yet 47 percent said they would pay somewhat more for a noticeably better experience.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Organic Natural, West, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open Large LA Flagship Store Nov. 11
The store at the intersection of 3rd and Fairfax is a relocation of the retailer’s original store next door, which opened in 2002.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart, Whole Foods
Whole Foods To Anchor 2 New Trademark Developments In Texas
The Fort Worth-based investor also plans to break ground next year on Shawnee Trail, a Walmart-anchored development in Celina.
Posted inAssociation News, Aisle Watch, Beverage News, Featured News, National, Suppliers
NGA Applauds FTC’s Robinson-Patman Enforcement
The Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits price discrimination settlement is important for small and independent businesses, NGA says.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Southeast, Suppliers
CandyRific To Bring Back Sunkist Fruit Gems In Early 2027
Retail buyers can contact CandyRific to place pre-orders for the relaunching fruit candies.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Cuts Ribbon On $2M Renovation Of Royal Lakes Marketplace
The refresh touched many areas of the store and included new check lanes and self-checkout area plus fully remodeled restrooms.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Aisle Watch, Association News, Featured News, News, West
Newsom Signs Bill Creating 1st Non-UPF Food Label; Grocers Face New Rules
The California Grocers Association is concerned the new label will not provide the clarity shoppers need to make healthier buying decisions.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
URM Breaks Ground On Super 1 Foods In Post Falls, ID
Targeting an Independence Day opening next year, URM says the store will serve a growing community in the Idaho panhandle.
Posted inAisle 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
Customers bought more than 45,000 Big Bags online within minutes of their launch last year, Aldi said.
Posted inSnacks Brands, New Products, Southwest, Suppliers
Pimento Cheese One Of 3 New Southern Recipe Pork Rind Flavors
“…with the introduction of Pimento Cheese, we’re uniting two southern favorites into one unique product, perfectly suited for our consumer.”