With meat being the centerpiece of most family meals, the initiative is a way to help customers save, the grocer says.
Category: Independent Store News
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
AWG Featured In USA Today ‘America 250’ Documentary
The documentary looks at the role independent grocers play in communities across America and the cooperative network that helps them thrive.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
2nd Save A Lot y Mas Opening In St. Louis Market
The store builds on the core Save A Lot concept with expanded selection of Hispanic products.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Lindenwood Schnucks To Celebrate Complete Remodel
Schnucks will thank customers for their patience during the total-store remodel at the St. Charles, Missouri, location.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, Featured News, News, Northeast
Big Y Marks 90th In City Where Company Began
The grocer officially celebrated nine decades of serving families in Massachusetts and Connecticut on July 30.
Posted inFinance News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Reports Sales Up In Q2, Half; Comps Slightly Down
Medicare changes and economic headwinds contributed to the comp-store decreases.
Posted inMidwest, Independent Store News, Meijer, News
Meijer Discounts 1,000+ Grocery Items For 6 Weeks
The discounts are reflected automatically at the shelf, on Meijer.com and in the Meijer app – no coupon or signup required.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Save A Lot
Save A Lot To Fill Food Desert In Schenectady, NY
Longstanding blighted and vacant buildings on State Street were taken down to make way for the mixed-used project that includes the grocery store.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Independent Store News, News, Pharmacy, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Joins Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program
The Bridge program allows eligible Medicare Part D members fill GLP-1 prescriptions for weight management.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Long Island Grocers Unite: Giunta’s Meat Farms To Acquire King Kullen
The deal brings together two family-owned grocers and is expected to close in September.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
Annual FMS/NGA Study: Independents Held Firm In Fiscal 2025
Despite cautious consumer spending and ongoing economic uncertainty, independents recorded some positive numbers in FY25.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
The Market Of Point Pleasant Beach Now Open On Jersey Shore
Associated Supermarket Group celebrated the grand opening of The Market of Point Pleasant Beach on July 24, returning a full-service supermarket to a longtime neighborhood grocery location on the New Jersey shore. Located at 505 Richmond Ave., the store is owned and operated by Shap Markets and is the company’s fifth independent supermarket. At more […]
Posted inDeli News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News, Online Grocery Technology, Produce News
Heinen’s Expands Its Afresh AI Usage In Fresh Departments
Heinen’s is extending its use of the Afresh AI platform to period ending inventory across its fresh departments, replacing manual after-hours counts with AI-generated inventory estimates in produce, meat, deli, cheese and bakery. The Warrensville Heights, Ohio-based grocer already used Afresh for store ordering, so adding the inventory review required no new integrations or devices, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
More Regional Grocery Brands Join Uber Eats Marketplace
Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Hays, Lowe’s Market and Piggly Wiggly stores in North Carolina have joined the platform.
Posted inFood Service News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast
Redner’s Hiring For Its ‘Fresh Market 2.0’ Opening In October
The Fresh Market 2.0 format centers on foodservice, with in-store eateries and retail islands showcasing burgers, donuts and more.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
AWG Urges Suppliers To Prioritize Independents At Crossmark Summit
Viewed collectively, independent grocers comprise one of the industry’s largest retail networks.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Stew Leonard’s Promotes 9, Including 3 Founder’s Grandchildren
The Connecticut-based family-owned grocer said the moves advance its next generation of leadership.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Independent Store News, Midwest, News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Modernizes ‘Always Save’ Packaging With Bolder Look
The opening-price-point brand is getting a new look for the first time in nearly a decade.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Lidl US Continues NY Growth With Upcoming Brooklyn Store
Located in the borough’s Williamsburg neighborhood, the new store is slated to open Aug. 26.
Posted inMarket Profile, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Southeast
South Point Grocery Adds Offshoot From Downtown Memphis Store
Castle Retail Group added a second South Point Grocery in Southaven, Mississippi, in late 2025, that joined its original downtown Memphis locations.