Stater Bros. Markets will hold a grand opening June 25 for a store at 27920 Greenspot Road in Highland, California, that anchors the Greenspot Crossings shopping center. Stater Bros. broke ground on the location in July 2024. At more than 46,000 square feet, it is nearly double the size of the 45-year-old store it is […]
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Presidente Supermarkets Opens Fourth Store In Hialeah, FL
Presidente Supermarkets, one of the largest Hispanic-owned grocery chains in the U.S., recently celebrated the grand opening of its fourth store in Hialeah, Florida. The new 26,000-square-foot location at at 3750 W 18th Ave. features a cafeteria and employs about 80 people. It aligns with Presidente’s commitment to provide diverse Florida communities with high-quality products at […]
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Cingari Family Markets Debuts Renovated ShopRite In Danbury, CT
Cingari Family Markets, a family-owned and operated supermarket company, has debuted its renovated ShopRite at 1 Padanaram Road in Danbury, Connecticut. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves was held June 16, celebrating the store’s fresh exterior and enhanced interior amenities. Remaining open throughout the renovation process, the new-look store features: Expanded grab-and-go and […]
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Meijer LPGA Classic Surpasses Goal, Raises $1.5M To Stock Food Pantries
The 11th Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give concluded June 15, crowning Carlota Ciganda as its 2025 champion at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. Tournament officials announced the event exceeded its goal for the Meijer Simply Give hunger relief program, raising $1.5 million to help stock the shelves of food pantries across the Midwest. Including […]
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Study Finds Shoppers Stressed By Rising Prices, Inflation, Tariffs
The Feedback Group has released findings from its latest national research study, “Supermarket Shoppers: Rising Prices, Inflation and Tariffs.” The study found that 61 percent of U.S. supermarket shoppers report feeling stressed about rising grocery prices. This stress is especially pronounced among younger and middle-age shoppers – Generation X (70 percent), Millennials (67 percent) and […]
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Shifting Plates: How Inflation, Gen Z Are Reshaping Grocery Baskets
Rising grocery prices are influencing American consumption habits, compelling consumers to embrace recipes, private labels and more economical protein choices to maximize their spending. New data from Chicory reveals that inflation and economic uncertainty, exacerbated by tariffs, are shaping what consumers are buying and preparing for meals in 2025. According to Chicory’s “Economic Sentiment Report,” […]
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Publix Expands Ice Cream Offerings In Time For Summer
Publix is expanding its ice cream selection by introducing new everyday pint sizes and a variety of lactose-free flavors, available year-round. The pint lineup now features popular flavors previously found only in half-gallon sizes. These include Barnie’s Coffee, a coffee-flavored ice cream made with real milk and cream; Chocolate Trinity, a chocolate ice cream swirled […]
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Sedano’s Supermarkets Begins Accepting OTC, Flex Benefit Cards
Sedano’s Supermarkets has begun accepting over-the-counter (OTC) and Flex benefit cards at all of its stores, enabling eligible members to use them to buy approved food items. Sedano’s aims to expand access to essential grocery items while supporting the health and well-being of its customers, many of whom are seniors or caregivers managing special dietary […]