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 […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Daily Shop Debuts In NYC’s Upper East Side

Whole Foods Market opened its first smaller format store, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, on Sept. 18 in New York City’s Lenox Hill neighborhood in the Upper East Side. Located at 1175 Third Ave., the 9,101-square-foot store is designed to bring fresh, quality ingredients to urban customers. “Opening this first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Retailer of the Year, Southeast

Food Lion Strategy Creates Culture Of Belonging

Fostering a caring and inclusive workplace has been a priority for more than three decades at Food Lion, The Shelby Report’s 2024 Southeast Retailer of the Year. Linda Johnson, SVP of human resources and communications, said Food Lion’s commitment goes beyond words, creating a culture that extends to customers, communities and their entire associate base. […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Retailer of the Year, Southeast

‘Proud To Be An Omnichannel Retailer,’ Food Lion Delivers Value To Shoppers

Food Lion, a grocery store chain with a presence in 10 Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states, makes continuous enhancements to meet the evolving needs of its customers. Greg Finchum, EVP of retail operations for the grocer, which is The Shelby Report’s 2024 Southeast Retailer of the Year, outlined the focus on being a leading omnichannel retailer […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Feature, National

Aldi Wine Specialist: ‘We Know That We Can Deliver High Quality For Less’

Aldi is the fastest growing retailer of wine and beer. That’s according to Arlin Zajmi, director of national buying and certified wine specialist for Aldi, who flew to Atlanta from company headquarters in Batavia, Illinois, to participate in a store tour for journalists at the grocer’s store in Buckhead in mid-July. “The alcohol category has […]

Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Franklin To Receive IFPA’s Retail Produce Manager Of The Year Award

Brad Franklin, produce manager for Tops Friendly Markets in Towanda, Pennsylvania, will receive the 2024 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award.  For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction, Franklin is one of 20 produce managers nationwide being recognized from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) with this distinction. “Brad […]