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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News

Redner’s Markets Joins Circular Partnership Around Mushroom Soil

by Shelby Report Staff

Redner’s Markets, Giorgio Fresh Co. and Modern Soils have formed a closed‑loop partnership that transforms byproducts from mushroom cultivation into premium soil products sold at Redner’s, which operates 44 grocery stores in eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. “This is more than a sustainability initiative – it is a blueprint for the future of regenerative agriculture […]

Posted inFeatured News, Feature, Grocery News, Independent Store News, International Foods, News, Southeast

Hispanic Supermarket In ATL Winning World Cup Summer

by Shelby Report Staff

A visit to Talpa Supermercados in metro Atlanta shows how experiential retail, fresh departments and cultural connection can turn a soccer summer into sustained traffic. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11-July 19, co-hosted for the first time by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with Atlanta among the 11 U.S. host cities. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot

Save-A-Lot Hometown Heroes Program Awards Gift Cards To Six Nonprofits

by Shelby Report Staff

Save A Lot has named the first round of winners in its Hometown Heroes program, a nomination‑based initiative recognizing people and organizations making an impact in their communities. Each winner received a $500 Save A Lot gift card. “At Save A Lot, we believe in shining a light on the people who strengthen our communities […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News

Family Fare, VG’s, Martin’s Lower Prices On Thousands Of Items

by Shelby Report Staff

Family Fare, VG’s Grocery and Martin’s Super Markets are reducing prices on grocery items throughout their stores heading into the summer grilling season, according to the three banners, all members of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies. At Family Fare and VG’s, the “New Lower Prices” – most of which are 6-15 percent lower […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Merchandising News, News, Southeast

Sedano’s Launches ‘Where Superstitions Are Born’ Fútbol Campaign In Miami

by Shelby Report Staff

As Miami prepares to host multiple international soccer matches this summer, Sedano’s Supermarkets is launching a new campaign, “Where Superstitions Are Born,” spotlighting the traditions, foods and rituals that bring fans together. The campaign is built on the premise that soccer fans are known for their superstitions, showcasing with humor how match-day rituals – from […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Opens New Store At Northchase Center In Bradenton, FL

by Shelby Report Staff

Publix Super Markets opened a new 55,701-square-foot store store June 11 in Bradenton, Florida, marking the grocer’s 13th location in the area. Anchoring the Northchase Center at 16642 State Road 64 East, the location features the Lakeland-based grocer’s redesigned store format, which includes wider aisles, additional self-checkout lanes and expanded deli, bakery, meat and seafood […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks’ ‘Fresh Guarantee’ Features Full Refunds, Exchanges

by Shelby Report Staff

Schnuck Markets Inc. has announced “Fresh Guarantee,” a promise to customers that purchases from the grocer’s fresh departments are guaranteed fresh. If customers are not satisfied with the freshness of a perishable item bought from the floral, produce, bakery, deli, meat, seafood or dairy departments, Schnucks will exchange it or issue a full refund with […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West

Robinson To Lead Fresh Sales, Merchandising For Stater Bros.

by Treva Bennett

Stater Bros. Markets has appointed Bruce Robinson VP of sales and merchandising – fresh, reporting to EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Rebecca Calvin. Robinson will lead the strategic vision, development and execution of the company’s fresh department, which includes meat, seafood, produce, floral, service deli and bakery. He also will work across store operations, marketing […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wegmans

Wegmans Kicks Off Seasonal Feeding America Campaign

by Shelby Report Staff

Wegmans Food Markets has kicked off its companywide “Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack” scan campaign to raise money for the company’s 53 Feeding America food bank partners. Customers can donate $2, $3, $5 or any amount at checkout, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to each store’s local food bank. Addressing summer hunger Families […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Piggly Wiggly

New-Look Piggly Wiggly Welcomed In Milwaukee, WI

by Shelby Report Staff

Piggly Wiggly has completed its second major refresh of 2026, celebrating the grand reopening of its store at 123 W. Oklahoma Ave. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Shaped by shopper feedback, the renovation modernized the in-store experience while matching the aesthetic of the city’s Bay View neighborhood. Shopper-driven upgrades The updated Piggly Wiggly now features what Bay […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets

Weis Markets Wraps Up Remodel In Linglestown, PA

by Shelby Report Staff

Weis Markets has completed the expansion and remodel of its store at 4300 Linglestown Road in Linglestown, Pennsylvania, adding a drive‑thru pharmacy, six‑pump Gas N’ Go fuel center (which opened in 2025) and expanded fresh departments including larger seafood, bakery and floral sections. The store also features a market‑style produce department, increased variety of specialty […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Save A Lot, Southeast

HFG Relocates Save A Lot To Larger Space In Glasgow, KY

by Shelby Report Staff

Houchens Food Group (HFG) has relocated its Save A Lot in Glasgow, Kentucky, to an expanded location at 742 East Main St. The move adds about 2,000 square feet of retail space and introduces fresh-cut meats, a full‑service produce department, assortment of baked goods and an aisle of Hispanic food items. The store also created […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Woodman’s

Wisconsin Grocer Names Woodman CEO, Popp President

by Shelby Report Staff

Janesville, Wisconsin-based Woodman’s Food Markets has announced a planned executive leadership transition designed to support the employee-owned grocer’s continued growth, organizational stability and long-term strategic vision. Clint Woodman, who previously served as president, has been appointed CEO. He has dedicated his career to the family-led business and has more than three decades of experience with […]