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Albertsons Cos. Launches Celebrations Digital Hub For Party Planning

Albertsons Companies launched Celebrations, a digital destination designed to simplify planning special moments by consolidating custom cakes, floral arrangements, catering trays, themed décor and recipes in one location. Available across Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. websites and apps – including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, Shaw’s, Jewel-Osco, Randalls, Vons and Tom Thumb – Celebrations brings together products and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, International Foods, News, West

Tokyo Central Opens 15th U.S. Store In Emeryville, California

Tokyo Central, operated by Marukai Corporation, has opened its 15th U.S. location in Emeryville, California. The new store spans 40,635 square feet and includes a 1,625-square-foot sushi bar called Handroll Factory. It is Tokyo Central’s second Northern California location, adding to its network of 12 stores in California and two in Hawaii. Situated between Oakland […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National, News

Grocery Outlet Launches First Shoppable Livestream Series

Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. will debut its first shoppable livestream series, “The Grocery Outlet Xtreme Value Stock Up Show,” on Facebook and Instagram at 12 p.m. PST/3 p.m. EST on Feb. 4. Designed to bring bargain hunting to shoppers’ screens, the series offers an interactive Treasure Hunt experience for customers to shop Grocery […]

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DoorDash Adds 5 Grocers, Expands SNAP/EBT Access Across 7 Chains

DoorDash added five grocery partners and expanded SNAP/EBT payment capabilities to seven additional merchants on Feb. 2, broadening access to on-demand grocery delivery across multiple categories, regions and payment options. The new partners include Berkeley Bowl, Cermak Fresh Market, Harmons Grocery, JONS Fresh Marketplace and Pete’s Market. Consumers who have uploaded their SNAP cards to […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, National, News

Costco Launches Same-Day Instacart Delivery Websites In France, Spain

Costco  (Nasdaq: COST) members in France and Spain can shop online and receive same-day delivery through Costco’s first European websites powered by Instacart’s Storefront Pro commerce platform and fulfillment solutions services, the companies announced Jan. 30. The initial rollout includes delivery from all Costco locations in the two countries, including stores in the Paris metropolitan […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Expands Simple Truth Protein Line With 24 New Products

Kroger added 24 new Simple Truth Protein products to store shelves in January, expanding the line to more than 110 items as customers focus on wellness goals in the new year. The expanded line features protein-packed options designed to support nutrition goals, from establishing everyday habits to building strength. All products are free from unwanted […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Adds South Miami Store To Florida Footprint

The Fresh Market opened its first store of 2026 in South Miami on Jan. 28, marking the grocer’s eighth location in the Miami-Dade area and 172nd store overall. The ribbon-cutting welcomed customers to a store featuring premium meats and seafood, fresh seasonal produce, local offerings and international products. To mark the occasion, the store contributed […]