Walmart plans to open its fifth “next-generation” fulfillment center in Stockton, California, in 2026. The new 900,000-square-foot facility at 150 Mariposa Road in Stockton – about 50-miles south of Sacramento – will enable the retailer to fulfill online orders throughout the west coast with greater speed and efficiency. Increased order capacity means faster shipping speeds […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Whole Foods Market To Open Store In Jersey City, NJ
Whole Foods Market will open a new 51,156-square-foot store Nov. 9 at Washington Street and Columbus Drive in Jersey City, New Jersey. This is the retailer’s first store in the city. With graphics representing the Hudson River in the store’s backyard, a cool-toned color palette was chosen to provide a sense of calm in the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Opens Southern California Distribution Center
Sprouts Farmers Market has unveiled a 337,000-square-foot distribution center in Fullerton, California, that it says will enhance the efficiency and freshness of produce deliveries to some 95 stores within a 250-mile radius of the site. The facility will also support the company’s ongoing expansion across California and the U.S., as well as efforts to improve […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Opening Store In Chippewa Falls
Skogen’s Festival Foods will open a new location Oct. 6 at 1109 Chippewa Crossing Blvd. in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. “We have been working on coming to the Chippewa Falls community for a long time and we are very excited to finally open this store,” said Mark Skogen, president and CEO. “It’s an honor to join […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Corporate Store News, West
Natural Grocers To Hold Store Grand Opening In Twin Falls, ID
Natural Grocers will host a store grand opening Oct. 18 at 1933 Fillmore St. in Twin Falls, Idaho. This will be Natural Grocers’ fifth store in the state. Community members are invited to the event, which begins at 8:20 a.m. Natural Grocers will present a $2,500 donation to the Center of Prayer and Worship Food […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
New Payne Road Hannaford Supermarket To Open Oct. 7
Hannaford Supermarkets welcomed customers to its new store Oct. 7 at 417 Payne Road in Scarborough, Maine. Opening the 58,000-square-foot store – Hannaford’s second in its hometown of Scarborough – will deepen the retailer’s ties with the community while enhancing convenience for customers with offerings such as grab-and-go meals, a hot and cold foods bar, Hannaford […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, International Foods, Mercado Gonzalez, Midwest
Kroger Mercado Joins Our Brands’ Roster
Kroger Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand, has been added to The Kroger Co.’s Our Brands offerings. Its assortment features more than 50 products, ranging from fresh meat and beverages to snacks, sides and desserts. “Kroger Mercado embraces Hispanic culinary heritage with the quality and innovation our customers have come to know and expect from Our Brands,” […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, West
Dollar General Opens First Store In Montana, Its 48th State
The first of three stores Dollar General plans to open this fall in Montana – the company’s 48th state – debuted Sept. 30 in Columbia Falls. Locations in Lincoln and Sanders Counties are under construction, with the company saying it plans to evaluate additional areas of the state for future sites. A customer celebration at […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Retail Business Services Holds Fall Day Of Service
Retail Business Services held its annual Fall Day of Service on Sept. 29, with hundreds of employees across its seven campuses taking part in a food-focused volunteer effort that supported 18 local hunger-relief organizations. In addition to the more than 750 volunteer hours, Retail Business Services donated more than $35,000 in cash and resources to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Superior Grocers Tees Up Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Superior Grocers held its annual foundation golf tournament Sept. 23 at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert, California, marking a milestone with $3.5 million in donations since its inception in 1998. The Superior Foundation, alongside its vendor partners, raised more than $400,000 during this year’s tournament. The funds will help support vital initiatives in education, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Rolls Out Fall-Inspired ‘Own Brand’ Products
Southeastern Grocers Inc. has introduced fall-themed Own Brand products into premium ice cream flavors and fresh bakery items. The limited-edition items include a Prestige Pumpkin Spice Latte ice cream and a Prestige Sack ‘Em Sundae ice cream. “We’ve put a lot of thought and effort into the creation of these items to ensure they capture […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Smart & Final, West
Smart & Final President Scott Drew Announces Retirement
Chedraui USA, the fourth largest grocery retailer in California and parent company of El Super, Smart & Final and Fiesta Mart stores, has announced that Smart & Final President Scott Drew will retire, effective Sept. 29. Drew began his career in the industry more than four decades ago as a grocery clerk. He joined Smart […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest, Supply Chain News
Spoke Facility Boosts Kroger Delivery In Northern Colorado
The Kroger Co. has opened a 57,000-square-foot spoke facility in Johnstown, Colorado, that will work in conjunction with its fulfillment center in the nearby Denver suburb of Aurora. “We look forward to connecting more customers in Northern Colorado to Kroger Delivery, which brings the freshest products including Our Brands, directly to customers’ doors,” said Rebekah […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest
Kroger Replacing Marketplace Store In Plano, TX
The Kroger Co. has broken ground on a Kroger Marketplace store in Plano, Texas, that will replace the location across the street at 9700 Coit Road. The nearly 124,000 square-foot store, which will be about 55,000 square feet larger than the present site, is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2024. It is […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
The Save Mart Companies Raise $71K For Hawaiian Wildfire Relief
Modesto, California-based The Save Mart Companies has raised more than $71,000 via an in-store Hawai’i Wildfires Relief fundraiser. In addition to donations made by shoppers and store employees, the grocer and The Save Mart Companies’ CARES Foundation contributed $10,000. All of the funds will go to the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. “The Save […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Aims To Increase Shelf Space For Local Products
The Kroger Co. has announced it will increase the number of local products in-store by 10 percent following its proposed merger with Albertsons Cos. According to the Cincinnati-based grocery giant, that amounts to at least 30 new local products in each store. “Local farmers, bakers and producers are important parts of our ‘Fresh for Everyone’ […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens Store In Port St. Lucie, FL
The Fresh Market Inc. opened a 23,424-square-foot store Sept. 13 at 10272 SW Meeting St. in Port St. Lucie, Florida, marking the first store for the specialty food retailer in the city and its 47th in the state. To celebrate the grand opening, the retailer welcomed customers with a “bread breaking” ceremony, vendor sampling, specialty […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers’ Grant Program To Fund Schools, Nonprofits
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is promoting education opportunities for students, schools and supporting organizations throughout the communities it serves. In support of early literacy, the Winn-Dixie Gives and Harveys Supermarket Gives Foundations have partnered with the Library Foundation of Jacksonville to provide a $50,000 grant to refresh its […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
Giant Food Expands Flexible Rewards Loyalty Program
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food is expanding its Giant Flexible Rewards loyalty program to offer rewards in the pharmacy department. Flexible Rewards members will earn points through eligible pharmacy transactions, including prescriptions and immunizations. The update makes Giant the first grocery retailer in the region to offer this level of digital rewards for pharmacy transactions. “We are very […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Fundraiser Supports Hunger Action Month
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market Inc. has continued its partnership with Feeding America for a fundraiser event during Hunger Action Month. Throughout September, customers will have the opportunity to round up their total at the register to the nearest dollar or make a donation, with all proceeds being donated to Feeding America. One dollar […]