Aldi opened its first two stores in the Las Vegas area April 24 – one at 621 Marks St. in Henderson, Nevada, and 2106 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas. The new stores are part of the retailer’s five-year national growth strategy to grow by more than 225 locations in 2025 and 800 stores […]
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The United Family Debuts New Market Street In Rio Rancho, NM
The United Family debuted its new Market Street location in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, to media and community members with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and store tours April 24. The store opened to the public at 6 a.m. the next day. Marking the 100th location for The United Family and its third in Rio Rancho, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens 2 Supermarkets In FL, CT
The Fresh Market opened two new locations April 23 – in Jensen Beach, Florida, and Wethersfield, Connecticut – that mark the retailer’s 170th and 171st stores, respectively. Customers at both locations experienced the traditional The Fresh Market opening celebration, featuring giveaways, samples and the cracking of a more than 80-pound wheel of parmesan cheese. The […]
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Opening Dates Set For 2 New NYC Whole Foods Market Daily Shops
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 […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, News, Southeast
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 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
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 […]
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Save Mart Is Official Partner Of San Joaquin Asparagus Festival
Save Mart will serve as an official partner of the 39th annual San Joaquin Asparagus Festival, taking place April 11-13 at the fairgrounds in San Joaquin County, California. The community event draws large crowds each year in celebration of spring, with local fresh produce, vendors, live music, carnival rides, a petting zoo and family fun. […]
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Walmart Highlights Business Strategy Focused On Driving Growth
Walmart hosted its Investment Community meeting April 9, with leadership highlighting the strength of the company’s business operations and strategy. Doug McMillon, president and CEO, Walmart Inc., expressed confidence in the company’s ability to navigate against a more fluid backdrop, given improved business flexibility and profit diversification. He emphasized the retailer’s resilience, having successfully managed […]
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Fresh Thyme Market Adds Natural Product Advisor Certification For Employees
In partnership with Alive Academy, Fresh Thyme Market has launched a custom accredited retailer education certification program designed to enhance employee knowledge in the vitamin, supplement and body care category. “Providing our customers with an elevated shopping experience starts with our incredible team,” said Fresh Thyme President Liz Zolcak. “Through our partnership with Alive Publishing […]
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The Giant Co. Celebrates Employees During Annual Business Meeting
The Giant Co. celebrated the achievements of employees March 26 during its annual business meeting, presenting 28 awards recognizing commitment to outstanding performance and leadership while embodying the company’s purpose, values and team and customer promises. “Each team member and store team recognized this year illustrates their dedication every day to exceeding our customers’ expectations […]
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Harris Teeter’s Focus ‘Always Been On Improving Lives In Meaningful Ways’
As the company celebrates its 65th birthday, the leaders at Harris Teeter are confident they have the secret sauce to ensure it will keep thriving. “The key to maintaining Harris Teeter’s core values and mission has always been our people,” said Tammy DeBoer, president. “From our dedicated associates in-store to our drivers on the road […]
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Food Lion Feeds Donates 14.8M Meals During Annual Orange Bag Campaign
Food Lion Feeds’ seventh annual Orange Bag campaign, in collaboration with customers, provided the equivalent of more than 14.8 million meals to address food insecurity. The campaign, which ran from Feb. 26-March 18, benefits Feeding America and local partner food banks throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Through this initiative, customers help address food insecurity […]
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Albertsons Cos. Introduces Lemon-Inspired Own Brand Products
Albertsons Cos. has introduced a limited edition collection of lemon-inspired Own Brands products to celebrate the arrival of spring. Available through May 9, customers will find lemon-flavored candy, cookies, pretzels, chips, popcorn and sparkling water from the grocer’s private label brands – Signature Select, Overjoyed and Soleil. Presented in unified packaging across brands, the spring products […]
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Harris Teeter Prioritizes Personalized Customer Service
At Harris Teeter, exceptional customer service is a core value and tradition passed down from its founders, W.T. Harris and Willis and Paul Teeter. From the very beginning, they made it clear customer satisfaction was not just a priority, but the backbone of how they ran their business. Their commitment to providing the best possible […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Adds NIL Deals Across Women’s Sports
Sprouts Farmers Market has added eight new individual Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals with college athletes in women’s sports as a deeper commitment to its PowHERed by Sprouts program. “Sprouts is on a mission to power women both on and off the field, fueling performance through nutrition and partnering with athletes who are changing […]