Whole Foods Market will open two more locations of its smaller format store concept this spring in New York City. The first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, a 10,000-square-foot store at 409 East 14th St. in the East Village’s StuyTown development, will open May 14. The Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, totaling 8,500 square feet […]
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Southeastern Grocers Releases Annual Impact Report
Southeastern Grocers released its 2024 Impact Report to coincide with Earth Day on April 22. In addition, the grocer supported local conservation efforts through financial donations and volunteer opportunities for employees at nine Earth Month events in partnership with organizations across its five-state footprint. Southeastern Grocers’ annual report highlights its accomplishments over the last year […]
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United Supermarkets Breaks Ground On New Store In Andrews, TX
Representatives of The United Family joined city officials and other community representatives April 17 to break ground on the first United Supermarkets grocery store and fuel station in Andrews, Texas, which is slated to open in 2026. Sidney Hopper, president of The United Family, commented on the new market and the company’s continued growth in West […]
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Whole Foods Market Celebrates Supplier All-Stars
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has named the recipients of its annual Supplier All-Star Awards, recognizing 16 brands aligned with the grocer’s core values. This year’s recipients represent an array of emerging and established brands that have made a mark during their two to 30 years on the retailer’s shelves. They include Acme Smoked Fish […]
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The Save Mart Companies Rolls Out Price Reduction Campaign
California-based The Save Mart Companies is lowering prices on more than 4,000 items in Save Mart and Lucky stores throughout California and Nevada. From farm-fresh avocados and bananas to chicken breasts, ground beef, bread, pasta and household staples like name-brand toothpaste and laundry detergent, the initiative is focused on easing expenses for families while redefining […]
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Sprouts Awards $250K In Grants To Support Youth Culinary Education
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation has awarded $250,000 in Get Kids Cooking grants to support youth culinary education programs. An estimated 7,000 students at 25 schools nationwide will participate in the program. “Hands-on experiences preparing fresh snacks and meals help kids build real skills and a positive connection with healthy eating,” said Lyndsey Waugh, executive […]
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Grocery Industry Reacts To SNAP Waiver Requests Across The U.S.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun have submitted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) waiver requests to the U.S. Department of Agriculture with the aim of banning the purchase of soft drinks and candy with the benefits. State governors can ask for a waiver from certain requirements of the SNAP program. “Banning […]
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Sam’s Club Shares Vision, Growth Strategy
At Walmart Inc.’s 2025 Investment Community Meeting, Sam’s Club shared its long-term vision and growth strategy to redefine the club model. The $90 billion business, which began as an experiment over four decades ago, has plans to double membership and more than double sales and profit over the next eight to 10 years. Sam’s Club […]