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Food City Completes Store Remodel In Pikeville, KY

by Shelby Team

Food City has completed a major remodel at its store on South Mayo Trail in Pikeville, Kentucky. The project included a modern décor package, new flooring throughout and new bakery, deli and produce cases. The meat department received new islands, and the checkout area was enhanced with new cash registers and the addition of six […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast

Food City Breaks Ground On Supermarket In Jefferson City, TN

by Shelby Team

Food City broke ground on a new store at W. Broadway Blvd. in Jefferson City, Tennessee, that will replace a current location. The 60,000‑plus‑square‑foot supermarket is expected to open next spring and will create about 75 new area jobs. “We appreciate the support the residents of Jefferson City and Jefferson County have shown our company, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. Seeks Northeast Brands for 2027 Supplier Summit

by Shelby Team

Wakefern Food Corp. is calling on local and regional suppliers across the Northeast to apply for its 2027 Local Supplier Summit, offering growing brands the chance to showcase their products to key decision-makers and buyers from across Wakefern’s family of supermarket banners. Suppliers based in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News

Yamashita Wins Meijer LPGA Classic; Tournament Raises $1.5M For Simply Give

by Shelby Team

Miyu Yamashita claimed the 2026 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give title on June 21, defeating Lottie Woad on the first playoff hole after a dramatic final‑round finish at Blythefield Country Club. The 24‑year‑old’s victory marks several career milestones: she is the first Japanese winner of the event, the fourth player from Asia to win […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News

Hy-Vee Honors Longest-Serving Employees With Semi-Trailer Portraits

by Shelby Team

Since 1997, Hy‑Vee has honored its longest‑serving, dedicated employees by featuring their portraits on the sides of semi‑trailers. These “helpful smiles” travel across the Midwest, serving as a moving tribute to the people who make the employee‑owned grocer a special place to shop and work. In 2026, the tradition continues with a growing list of […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Raley's, West

Raley’s Breaks Ground On O·N·E Market In Madera, CA

by Shelby Team

Raley’s has broken ground on a new Raley’s O·N·E Market in Madera, in California’s Central Valley. It is located at Riverwalk at Riverstone, which is within the Riverstone master-planned community. The 40,000‑square‑foot location is the first full‑service grocery store in the community and marks the second Raley’s in Madera County. The ceremony, held at Market […]