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BJ’s Wholesale Club To Expand Into Texas Over Next 2 Years

BJ’s Wholesale Club has shared plans to open 25-30 clubs over the next two fiscal years, including several clubs set in Texas’ DFW area starting in early 2026. “We are eager to continue our expansion by bringing unbeatable value, convenience and assortment to the Dallas-Fort Worth community,” said Bob Eddy, BJ’s chairman and CEO. “Economic […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Beverage News, News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Opens First Spirits & Wine Store In Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

The Fresh Market opened its first Spirits & Wine store March 7 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The new Spirits & Wine site is located adjacent to The Fresh Market’s store and features a wide selection of premium spirits, wines and craft beer, as well as assorted mixers, snacks, glassware and wine by the glass. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Feature, West

Latinos Are Driving Retail Force Across West

by Diana Leza Sheehan / founder, principal consultant, PDG Insights   In this new series, we explore the opportunity created for retailers by targeting Latino grocery consumers across the United States. For context, the Latino population in 2024 reached about 66 million, or about 19.5 percent of the total U.S. population. Spending power among this […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest

Target Shares Strategic Plan To Drive $15B In Sales By 2030

During its financial community meeting March 4, Target Corp. outlined how ongoing investments aim to accelerate its strategic plan and drive billions of dollars of sales growth across its multi-channel business by 2030. The plans include: Bringing consumers an on-trend and affordable assortment; Reinforcing Target as the “destination for discovery” by blending its physical, digital […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Healthy Choice Wellness Offers Unified Rewards Program Across All Banners

Healthy Choice Wellness Corp., a holding company operating 19 natural and organic grocery stores across six states, has launched a revamped fully-integrated rewards program across all banners, offering discounts, special pricing and other promotions. “It has been widely acknowledged that strong loyalty programs increase customer engagement and retention, encouraging more frequent shopping while reducing customer […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Produce News, Southwest

United Family, Rainier Fruit Donate Socks To Texas Nonprofits

The United Family and Rainier Fruit donated 5,000 pairs of socks to Texas nonprofits in February through their Apples and Pears on a Mission initiative, the companies announced. The donations, intended to support the homeless community, were made possible by a portion of proceeds from Rainier Fruit pear and apple sales during the fall and […]

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Tops Launches Campaign To Help Find Cure for Type 1 Diabetes

Tops Friendly Markets is partnering with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), a global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, to raise money to fund research to help find a cure for T1D. This year’s campaign runs through March 22. T1D is an autoimmune disease that causes the pancreas to make very little insulin or none […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, West

Morris To Succeed Sankaran As Albertsons Cos. CEO

Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced a CEO succession plan under which Susan Morris, EVP and chief operations officer, will assume the role following the planned retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1. During the transition period, Morris will work closely with Sankaran to continue executing the company’s “Customers for Life” strategy. On the effective date, […]