Hy-Vee Inc. will host an Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit Sept. 18-19 at its corporate headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa, expanding the event’s format to provide more small businesses and entrepreneurs with resources and an opportunity to pitch their products to the grocer’s category managers. The competition is open to all small businesses across the […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Begins Pilot Of Instacart’s Caper Carts
As part of an initial in-store program, Wegmans has launched Instacart’s Caper Carts – AI-powered smart carts – at its store in Syracuse, New York. Caper Carts enable customers to track spending and check out seamlessly. They recognize items as they are dropped into the cart and customers can bag as they shop, tapping signals […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Midwest, News
Mackinaw Family Market Thrives As Community Hub In Bustling Tourist Town
At the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the independent Mackinaw Family Market stands as a cornerstone of Mackinaw City – both during the bustling summer tourism season and the quiet winter months. The village of 847 residents is a resort community located on the shores of the Straits of Mackinac. For Mackinaw Family Market […]
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Independent Grocers Show Resilience: Key Takeaways From The 2025 FMS/NGA U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study
The 2025 FMS/NGA Financial Study highlights how independent grocers responded to economic uncertainty, rising costs and shifting consumer spending. Robert Graybill, president and CEO of FMS Solutions, brings decades of expertise in grocery financial performance. With the release of the 2025 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study – developed in partnership with the National Grocers Association, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Celebrates Growth At Annual Membership Meeting
Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer-owned grocery cooperative, held its annual membership meeting June 25. The gathering, one of the largest in recent years, reflected the strong support and unity among the cooperative’s independent retail members. Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Allegiance Retail Services, praised the exceptional leadership now in place – describing it as […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Markets Donates $110K To Help Tornado Victims In St. Louis
Schnucks Markets, in collaboration with customers, has raised $110,000 to support St. Louis tornado victims following a recent two-week “Round up at the Register” campaign. The total will be split evenly between the United Way of Greater St. Louis and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to support the relief efforts for those affected by […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bravo Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Krasdale Foods Shares Leadership Appointments, Expanded Roles
Krasdale Foods has shared a series of leadership appointments and role expansions across its sales, retail technology, customer experience and business insights divisions. “These changes reflect the exceptional talent within our organization and underscore our ongoing commitment to developing leaders who deliver results, foster a strong culture and support long-term growth,” said Cynthia Ramos, chief […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, News
FMI, NGA Support EBT Act To Prohibit SNAP Processing Fees
The grocery industry, primarily the National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMI – The Food Industry Association, is again sharing its support for the Ensuring Fee-Free Benefit Transactions (EBT) Act. Bipartisan legislation led by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-OH) and Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI), the act would prohibit processing fees on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) electronic […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Adds Another Store To Growing FL Footprint
Publix has added another Florida store following the grand opening June 26 of a 48,387-square-foot location in Pompano Beach. Located in the Shopper’s Haven shopping center, it features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We are excited to welcome customers to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Espinoza Chief Administrative Officer
Heritage Grocers Group has appointed Leticia G. Espinoza chief administrative officer, reporting to Suzy Monford, chairman and CEO. Espinoza, who previously served as chief legal and human resources officer, will oversee real estate, loss prevention, corporate affairs, communications, risk management and legal and human resources across all Heritage banner companies. “Leticia’s appointment is a reflection […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National, News
Study Explores How Consumers Navigate Economic Uncertainty, Tariff Concerns
The new “State of the Shopper” survey from Acosta Group offers a nuanced view of today’s consumers, revealing how they’re navigating economic uncertainty and tariff concerns with resilience and adaptability. Key trends are highlighted for brands and retailers based on insights from the study, conducted with Acosta Group’s proprietary U.S. shopper community. “The latest findings underscore […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, Northeast
Cape Cod’s Ring Bros. Marketplace Staying Fresh In Offerings, Branding
Ring Bros. Marketplace got its start 100 years ago, when teenager Stephen Ring Sr. and his older brother, Edmund, sold produce from a horse-drawn wagon on the streets of Boston. Later, Stephen Sr. would take his sons, Ed and Stephen Jr., along to help. The sons eventually made the business their life’s work, like their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Earns Its Highest ‘Great Place To Work’ Score Yet
Meijer has been named a Great Place to Work for the seventh consecutive year, achieving its highest survey score yet. The company particularly excelled in three areas – investing in communities, providing an environment where employees can be themselves and ensuring they feel valued and cared for by their leaders. The Great Place to Work […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Opens Store In Lake Linganore, MD
Weis Markets celebrated the grand opening of a new 65,000-square-foot store June 19 in Lake Linganore, Maryland. Located at 10122 Old National Pike in Ijamsville, it is the first new Weis Markets store since 2022. The location, which is the 50th in Maryland and seventh in Frederick County, employs more than 150 full- and part-time […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, National, News, Northeast, SpartanNash
C&S Wholesale Grocers To Acquire SpartanNash
C&S Wholesale Grocers and SpartanNash have entered into a definitive merger agreement, which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies. C&S will acquire SpartanNash for a purchase price of $26.90 per share of SpartanNash common stock in cash, representing total consideration of $1.77 billion, including assumed net debt. The transaction price represents […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Southeast, West
Heritage Grocers Group, Sedano’s Supermarkets Choose RELEX Platform
Two Hispanic grocers – Heritage Grocers Group and Sedano’s Supermarkets – have selected RELEX, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to boost their pricing and promotions operations. Heritage Grocers Group By leveraging the RELEX AI-powered platform, Heritage Grocers aims to boost profitability, streamline operations and enhance product availability across its 115 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Michigan Meijer Customers Saved Nearly $200M Through mPerks Last Year
Meijer reported that customers in Michigan saved nearly $200 million over the past year on groceries, general merchandise and fuel through its mPerks digital rewards program. Each week, customers of the Midwest retailer have access to more than $1,000 worth of mPerks savings in the Meijer app. For the last 15 years, the program has […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Expands In AL With 2 New Supermarkets
Florida-based Publix Super Markets has expanded in Alabama with new stores in Meridianville and Foley. “We are thrilled to bring another Publix location to our friends in [Alabama],” said Hannah Herring, media relations manager. “We look forward to welcoming customers to their new [stores] and treating them to the premier service and quality products we’re […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y, University Of Phoenix Partner To Provide Employee Tuition Benefits
Big Y has established an agreement with University of Phoenix to provide employees with tuition benefits so they have access to the educational resources they need to develop their skills and pursue goals. “We are pleased to announce our partnership with University of Phoenix, which presents a valuable opportunity for our employees to further their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, West
Collaboration With Residents Results In New Store For Remote Kotzebue, AK
In November, the Alaska Commercial Co. (AC) unveiled a new 26,000-square-foot grocery and general merchandise store in Kotzebue, Alaska, which lies about 26 miles north of the Arctic Circle in the northwestern corner of the state. The store plays a vital role in providing essential food and supplies to the residents of the town and […]