Associated Supermarket Group celebrated the grand opening of The Market of Point Pleasant Beach on July 24, returning a full-service supermarket to a longtime neighborhood grocery location on the New Jersey shore. Located at 505 Richmond Ave., the store is owned and operated by Shap Markets and is the company’s fifth independent supermarket. At more […]
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Heinen’s Expands Its Afresh AI Usage In Fresh Departments
Heinen’s is extending its use of the Afresh AI platform to period ending inventory across its fresh departments, replacing manual after-hours counts with AI-generated inventory estimates in produce, meat, deli, cheese and bakery. The Warrensville Heights, Ohio-based grocer already used Afresh for store ordering, so adding the inventory review required no new integrations or devices, […]
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More Regional Grocery Brands Join Uber Eats Marketplace
Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Hays, Lowe’s Market and Piggly Wiggly stores in North Carolina have joined the platform.
Posted inFood Service News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast
Redner’s Hiring For Its ‘Fresh Market 2.0’ Opening In October
The Fresh Market 2.0 format centers on foodservice, with in-store eateries and retail islands showcasing burgers, donuts and more.
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AWG Urges Suppliers To Prioritize Independents At Crossmark Summit
Viewed collectively, independent grocers comprise one of the industry’s largest retail networks.
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Stew Leonard’s Promotes 9, Including 3 Founder’s Grandchildren
The Connecticut-based family-owned grocer said the moves advance its next generation of leadership.
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AWG Modernizes ‘Always Save’ Packaging With Bolder Look
The opening-price-point brand is getting a new look for the first time in nearly a decade.
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Lidl US Continues NY Growth With Upcoming Brooklyn Store
Located in the borough’s Williamsburg neighborhood, the new store is slated to open Aug. 26.