Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Big Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Guest Contributors, Harris Teeter, Northeast, The Kroger Co.

Opportunity For Independent Grocers Abounds In Urban, Diverse Northeast

by Diana Leza Sheehan / founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The grocery retail landscape in the Northeast United States is dynamic and multifaceted, characterized by a complex mix of regional players and national competitors. From the bustling urban centers of Boston, New York and Philadelphia to the quaint coastal towns of Maine and Maryland, the […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

Southeastern Grocers Distributes Gift Cards To Rewards Members

Southeastern Grocers Inc. distributed $50,000 in gift cards, as well as free private label products, at five stores in the Southeast to thank customers for participating in its rewards program. The first 100 customers who arrived at each of the designated Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie locations received a $100 gift card and reusable tote bag […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Celebrates New Location In Louisville, KY

The Fresh Market held a grand opening Dec. 5 for its second store in Louisville, Kentucky. The location, the fresh-food specialty retailer’s 165th overall, offers an elevated shopping environment featuring an extensive selection of fresh, local, organic and specialty items. The celebration kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 a.m., with the first 500 customers […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, National, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods

Report: Health-Focused Shoppers Driving Market Trends

A new Dunnhumby report reveals the rising importance of health-focused shoppers in the U.S. grocery market. The key finding of the “Better for You (Customer), You (Brand), and You (Retailer)” report is that this group of consumers represents a $285 billion annual opportunity, comprising 33 percent of the population and driving significant market trends. Top performers […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Midwest

Aldi Holding First Charcuterie Chalet Sampling Experience

Aldi is holding Aldi Charcuterie Chalet, an immersive sampling experience, Dec. 4-5 in the Chicagoland area “No matter if shoppers are charcuterie connoisseurs or just looking for budget-friendly ways to impress guests, our holiday food assortment of over 300 items will make hosts the talk of any holiday party (in a good way),” said Kim Brazington, Aldi […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National

DoorDash Adds More Grocers To Platform, Expands On-Demand Delivery

Since launching on-demand grocery delivery in 2020, DoorDash continues to bring new grocers onto its platform, including the recent additions of Fresh Encounter, Fruitful Yield, Plum Market, Robért Fresh Market and Stew Leonard’s. In the past year, the company has added all Ahold Delhaize USA banners, Haggen, H Mart, La Michoacana, Rouses Markets, Save A Lot, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Feature, Guest Contributors, Harps Food Stores, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

Led by Lone Star State, Southwestern U.S. Ripe For Grocers

by Diana Leza Sheehan The grocery retail landscape in the American Southwest is a dynamic and evolving ecosystem. This region – defined by The Shelby Report as Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas – is characterized by a blend of national grocers and innovative regional independents. These players are not only competing but learning […]