Whole Foods Market is introducing a new, quick-shop store format to provide customers in urban neighborhoods with easier access to fresh offerings. The new format – Whole Foods Market Daily Shop – will initially launch on the Upper East Side in Manhattan with additional locations in New York City to follow. The first store, located […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Ahold Delhaize USA Joins White House Challenge To End Hunger
Ahold Delhaize USA and its local brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop – have announced new commitments to support nutrition education for children as part of the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. As part of this commitment, which is in addition to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Hails New Seasons For Innovation, Market Strategies
Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market received three awards during the recent UNFI Circle of Excellence ceremony in San Diego, California. The Circle of Excellence honors businesses for outstanding innovation and market strategies. New Seasons Market received the Regional Chain Performance Award (West Region), as well as Regional Chain of the Year and Overall Customer of […]
Posted inDollar General, Corporate Store News, Southwest
Dollar General Continues Growth With New Texas Store
Dollar General Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its 20,000th store at its DG Market location in Alice, Texas. “Today marks an incredible milestone in Dollar General’s history,” said Steve Deckard, EVP of store operations and development. “From our first general store to today’s 20,000th store opening, our mission to serve others and help customers […]
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FTC Sues To Block Kroger, Albertsons Merger
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to block the proposed merger between The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos., alleging that the deal is anticompetitive. The FTC charges that the proposed deal will eliminate competition between Kroger and Albertsons, leading to higher prices for groceries and other essential household items for millions of Americans. The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
Whole Foods Adds New Market Feb. 22 In Albuquerque, NM
Whole Foods Market opened a new 47,327-square-foot store Feb. 22 at 2100 Carlisle Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The store is a relocation of the former store across the street at 2103 Carlisle Blvd. NE, which had served the community for more than 30 years. This larger location features upgraded amenities including expanded prepared […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, West
Thrive Market First Online-Only Retailer To Accept SNAP EBT
Membership-based Thrive Market has announced it will begin accepting SNAP EBT, making it the first online-only retailer to receive USDA approval to do so. Beginning Feb. 26, SNAP EBT will be accepted on Thrive Market in the U.S. All EBT cardholders who join as new members are eligible for a free membership. Founded in 2014, […]
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U.S. Grocers Celebrating Their Employees Today
FMI – The Food Industry Association launched Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22, 2021, to recognize the work supermarket employees do every day. “Supermarket employees are the bedrock sustaining our communities in times of crisis, whether it be a natural disaster, a pandemic or other unforeseen challenges,” the association shared in a newsletter. “They uphold […]