Kroger celebrated the grand opening of a new Kroger Marketplace on Oct. 31 at 113 East Bonds Ranch Road in Fort Worth, Texas. The 123,000-square-foot store, which represents an investment of $40 million, has created 220 jobs for the community. “With the nearest grocery stores nearly four miles away, this new Kroger Marketplace will deliver […]
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Grocers Support Food Banks, Communities Amid SNAP Benefits Pause
As the U.S. prepares for the upcoming SNAP reduction taking place on Nov. 1 due to the federal government shutdown, grocers around the country are committing money and food to nonprofits to help combat hunger. To provide resources to grocers that may have questions, FMI – The Food Industry Association has launched a new webpage […]
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The Fresh Market Launches Holiday Fundraiser For Feeding America
The Fresh Market is partnering with Feeding America to launch its annual holiday round-up campaign, which aims to support food banks as they feed people facing hunger. From Nov. 1-Dec. 31, customers shopping at all The Fresh Market locations can round up their totals at the register or make donations of their choice. Every $1 […]
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Southeastern Grocers Donates $400K In Grants To Nonprofits
Southeastern Grocers LLC (SEG), in partnership with the SEG Gives Foundation, has revealed the recipients of its sixth annual Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant. Named in honor of World War II veteran and former Winn-Dixie associate Romay Davis, the grant program supports nonprofits working to address racial disparities in education, food insecurity and […]
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Food Club Celebrates Feeding America Partnership With *NSYNC’s Bass
Food Club and brand partner Feeding America have teamed up with Lance Bass – a multi-platinum Grammy winner of boy band *NSYNC – to amplify their partnership with an appearance Oct. 31 on NBC’s “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” During the segment, Bass will highlight the partnership between the two brands. This effort coincides with Food […]
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Fresh Thyme Market Names 2025 Freshest MVP Awards
Midwest-based Fresh Thyme Market is celebrating supplier partners that promote its brand pillars of quality, experience and community with 2025 Freshest MVP Awards. Through their partnerships, the companies advance Fresh Thyme’s mission to provide fresh, healthy food and stay ahead of evolving customer trends. “Our vendor and service partners are vital to our success,” said […]
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Whole Foods Market Daily Shop Opens In Arlington, VA
Whole Foods Market opened the fourth location of its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, on Oct. 23 in the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, the first of its kind outside of New York City. The store – located at 1550 Crystal Drive – has more than 10,000 square feet of […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Plans Distribution Center In Burlington, NC
Ahold Delhaize USA’s distribution and transportation companies, ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation, are planning to build an $860 million distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina, that will grow the supply chain network serving the company’s brands on the East Coast, including Food Lion. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with an anticipated start of […]