The association hired Mike Ridenour to strengthen industry relations, particularly with the supplier side of the industry.
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inBakery News, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Marks 20 Years Of ‘Ultimate Chocolate Cake’ With $20 October Pricing
A company employee created the cake, which the grocer says is one of the most recognized and frequently requested cakes in the Wegmans Bakery lineup.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens Apopka, FL, Store, Sets Oct. Opening In NC
The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer continues to fill out markets in its home state and beyond.
Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West
Rancho Market Grows Utah Presence With American Fork Store
“The Rancho Market team has created something that will serve families in American Fork for years to come,” AFS’ Jamie Stevenson said.
Posted inFood Service News, Featured News, Independent Store News, International Foods, News, Northgate Market, West
Mexican Coffee Cafe/Roastery Opens Inside Mercado González
Casa Libre, located inside the Costa Mesa, California, store, is dedicated to roasting Mexican-grown coffees on-site.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, News
Grocers Give: Cardenas Markets Foundation Raises Almost $900K At Golf Tournament
The Cardenas Markets Foundation raised almost $900,000 at its golf tournament, while Winn-Dixie is helping provide 1 million meals for hunger relief.
Posted inGrocery Research, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
Groceryshop Outlook: GLP-1s, Retail Media, AI Top List
The industry’s next competitive advantage may come from how effectively retailers connect technology and trends.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, Featured News, News, Northeast
Massachusetts Gov. Healey Honors Big Y’s 90-Year Legacy
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey visited Big Y’s Support Center to present a proclamation honoring the family-owned grocer’s 90th anniversary.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
U.S. Chamber Tour Stops At NY Bodega To Oppose City-Owned Grocery Stores
Outside 103 Deli & Grocery, officials argued that the municipal concept poses a threat to small businesses.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast
Publix Continues Kentucky Growth With Elizabethtown Opening
The 50,325-square-foot store on Pear Orchard Road continues the Florida-based grocer’s expansion in the Bluegrass State.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, IGA, National, News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
IGA Caps Centennial Rally With Gala Honoring Retailers, Partners
North Carolina grocer Mack McLamb was named the 2026 IGA USA International Retailer of the Year, the evening’s top U.S. honor.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Promotes Austin, Subramanian To VP Roles
The new VPs will oversee store operations and IT applications, respectively.
Posted inSuppliers, Featured News, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Names 10 Finalists In 13th Quest For Texas Best
The finalists will compete Oct. 8 for $100,000 in combined prizes and placement on H-E-B shelves.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
Inserra Opens ShopRite In Former Acme; Remodel On Tap
The two-year project will yield expanded offerings and an enhanced shopping experience, Larry Inserra said.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Save A Lot
NY Save A Lot Unveils Updates With Tailgate Tasting Party
The Saturday event featured deals on fresh produce, store-made sausage and other essentials for customers’ football watch parties.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Nonfood Items, Northeast, Perishables, Wegmans
Wegmans To Spend $110M To Modernize Supply Chain
New facilities in Rochester, New York, and network consolidation will expand capacity and strengthen operations.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Grocers Give: Stop & Shop, Others Focus On Hunger Action Month
Stop & Shop, Meijer, Tops, Schnucks, Food Lion, Hannaford and Kroger mark Hunger Action Month and Hispanic Heritage Month with community campaigns.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aisle Watch, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
Hundreds Of Own-Brand Fall Items Hitting At H-E-B
The limited-time items can be found in a variety of store departments, including both food and non-food.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, News, Organic Natural
Natural Grocers To Open 2nd WI Store In Appleton
The store in the Fox Valley will open less than four months after its Lake Geneva debut gave the company its first Badger State location.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, National, News
NGA Urges Senate Action After House Passes Penny-Rounding Bill
H.R. 10167 was passed by voice vote Sept. 14, moving Congress closer to resolving a legislative tangle that has left grocers rounding without federal protection for nearly a year.