Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council has released its 10th annual Top 10 anticipated food trends predictions report. For 2025, Whole Foods Market forecasts a boom in hydrating ready-to-drink beverages, a new wave of aquatic ingredients, added crunch to meals and fusion snack foods with international appeal. The Whole Foods Market Trends Council – a collective […]
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Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, West
Natural Grocers To Hold Grand Reopening In Reno, NV
Natural Grocers will hold a grand reopening Oct. 24 for a relocated store in Reno, Nevada. The current location at 4819 Kietzke Lane will close at 5 p.m. on Oct. 21 to complete the move. The new location is in the Redfield Promenade shopping center at 4983 S. Virginia St. Community members are invited to celebrate with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Make A Difference Challenge Winners
The Giant Co. has announced the recipients of its second Make a Difference Challenge, with a total of $250,000 going to 24 nonprofits, all of which are focused on initiatives that help create healthier communities. The grocer held its first Make a Difference Challenge in 2023 as a way to support organizations that are feeding […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Close Downtown Denver Location Due To Theft, Safety Issues
Natural Grocers will close its downtown store at the corner of Colfax and Washington streets in Denver, Colorado, on Oct. 31. Natural Grocers’ employees will begin store-wide closing sales on Oct. 4, with discounts of 10 percent off everything at the 1433 Washington St. location. All sales will be final. The Denver – Colfax and Washington store is one of 46 Natural […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, Harris Teeter, Hy-Vee, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Grocers Send Relief To Communities Impacted By Recent Hurricanes
Hurricane Helene battered the southeastern United States from Sept. 26-27, leaving devastation and flooding in its wake. Additionally, following the first hurricane, Hurricane Milton devastated Florida again a week later. The grocery industry has responded by providing food and water, as well as monetary donations to impacted communities. Alex Lee Alex Lee, the parent company […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Harris Teeter Begins Donation Campaign For Hurricane Relief Efforts
Harris Teeter has begun a customer-facing round-up campaign to support disaster relief efforts for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Through Oct. 28, customers can round up their purchase to the nearest whole dollar at checkout to benefit the American Red Cross. One hundred percent of funds donated will go to the Red Cross, which is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National
Study: Physical Store Next Major Channel As Retail Media Evolves
As retail media evolves and outpaces all other forms of ad spending, it becomes more targeted, more effective for brands and more valuable for retailers. Acosta Group released its recent Seamless Shopper Qualitative Research Study in advance of Groceryshop, which is set for Oct. 7-9 in Las Vegas, offering insights on the importance of in-store […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Sprouts Foundation Awards $4M To Elementary Schools, Nonprofits
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation awarded $4 million Sept. 7 to neighborhood elementary schools and local nonprofit agencies focused on nutrition, health and wellness. Sprouts employees in all 423 Sprouts locations nationwide presented checks to the local organizations in a coordinated same-day event. “Many of the organizations that received support from our foundation were nominated by our […]