Other giving news includes Hannaford’s campus pantry grants, a record Parker’s tournament and more.
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inPharmacy, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Northeast
Wegmans, Tops Participating In Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 24
Tops offers the disposal bins year-round at nearly all its stores.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
NGA Executive Conference Spotlights Consumer Trends, Independent Grocery’s Future
Mike Semmann of Wisconsin Grocers Association was honored with the Pinnacle PAC Award for outstanding advocacy.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens Its Second Bradenton Store Of 2026
The new 50,325-square-foot Florida store is in SeaFlower Village Center on Cortez Road.
Posted inMarketing News, Featured News, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B, Spurs Tip Off Season With New Commercials, Exclusive Merch
The partnership has produced an annual commercial series for the past 22 years.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Executive News, Featured News, West
NGA Foundation Honors Dory With Inaugural Catalyst For Independence Award
Rudy Dory has invested in succession, sharing ownership of the business with his daughter, Lauren G.D. Redman.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Mackenthun’s Dylan Mackenthun Wins Minnesota’s 38th Best Bagger Contest
The winner earned $600, a trophy and a trip to Vegas to represent his state at the NGA Best Bagger Championship in February.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Buehler’s Fresh Foods To Acquire 3 Sander’s Stores In Ohio
The stores in Cadiz, Carrollton and Jefferson will bolster the grocer’s home state presence when the deal closes.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Private Label Brands, West
Trader Joe’s Opening Back-To-Back CA, UT Stores
An acquired Anaheim Hills location and ground-up West Jordan store will be open for the upcoming weekend.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens New Store In Fayetteville, North Carolina
More stores expected to open before year-end, including three in Georgia.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bakery News, Featured News, Southeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Ballantyne Marks Chain’s Largest Weekday Opening Ever
Hundreds of customers gathered in the early morning hours before doors to the grocer’s first Charlotte-area store opened Oct. 14.
Posted inFood Service News, Big Y Foods, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y, Instacart Launch In-Store Foodservice Kiosks, Online Catering Ordering
Customers can perform several activities at the kiosks, including customizing made-to-order meals.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, Southwest
NGA Honors Harps’ Kim Eskew With Industry Service Award
The award recognizes those who help enhance relations among retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Previews Thanksgiving Meal For Less Than $5 Per Person
The 16-item meal centers on a 13-pound Shady Brook Farms frozen turkey, with sides and desserts to boot.
Posted inBakery News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Maurer’s Urban Market Brings Lane’s Bakery Classics Back To South Madison
Offering items from Lane’s such as Wisconsin Kringle and layer cakes helps the store as well as the locally loved bakery.
Posted inOrganic Natural, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Independent Store News, National, Packaging News
INFRA Predicts Natural Grocery Trends For 2027
Alpha-gal syndrome may require label claims and certifications in the not-too-distant future, INFRA says.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Foodtown, Northeast
Super Foodtown Opens In Philadelphia’s Tacony Neighborhood
The 11,000-square-foot store is the third Foodtown that has opened in recent months.
Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Study: Independent Grocers Lead On Service, Community, Local Products
The findings will be mined further at NGA’s Executive Conference, Oct. 20-22 in Chicago.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, CERTCO Inc., Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest
Certco Partners With Recall InfoLink To Speed Food Safety Alerts
The email-based platform allows retailers to receive and act on critical food safety information more quickly.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Kristie Maurer Brings Her Vision To Life In Wisconsin Store
In the works since 2018, Maurer’s Urban Market is the first store for the president of Women Grocers of America.