Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks

Schnucks Markets Begins Store Remodel In Union, MO

Schnuck Markets Inc. has begun a remodel on its store at 401 Central Ave. in Union, Missouri, which is expected to be completed later this spring. Schnucks acquired the 33,000-square-foot location, which has 44 employees, in October 2022. Highlights of the Schnucks Union remodel will include:  New seafood department; Renovated deli; Bakery department enhancements that […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Selects Winners Of Total Store Local Supplier Summit

Wakefern Food Corp. has selected two local companies, Day Out and Vesucre, as the winners of its Total Store Local Supplier Summit. The Total Store Local Supplier Summit, which launched in September with the initial application process, was an opportunity for local and regional suppliers and manufactures to present unique, on-trend and flavorful foods for […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest

Fareway To Purchase Brothers Market Locations In Iowa

Fareway Stores Inc. has agreed to purchase two Brothers Market locations in Iowa – at 1022 Skyler St. in Denver and 930 Commercial St. in Lisbon.  The transaction is expected to close in March. Both locations will close for several months as Fareway completes renovations. After completion, Ace Hardware will continue to operate inside the […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Gelson's, West

Wildfires Destroy Gelson’s Palisades Store In SoCal

Extreme fire conditions are impacting Southern California, with four wildfires in Los Angeles County and one in Ventura County. Excessive winds are a primary driver and are beginning to subside, but not disappear. The three major incidents are the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires. Additional fire starts are still possible given the conditions, and at […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Natural Grocers, Southwest

Natural Grocers Preparing To Open Store In Brownsville, TX

Natural Grocers is preparing to open a new store Jan. 22 at 515 Morrison Road in Brownsville, Texas, the retailer’s 24th location in the state. The festivities will begin at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Natural Grocers’ local food bank partner. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager, community […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National

Grocers, Brands Recognized On HRCF’s Annual Corporate Equality Index

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has released its 2025 Corporate Equality Index list, honoring several grocers and brands with the Equality 100 Award. The HRCF Corporate Equality Index is a benchmark survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. The Corporate Equality Index rates companies on detailed criteria falling under […]

Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, Northeast

King Kullen Adds Facilio To Prepare For EPA Changes

Long Island-based supermarket chain King Kullen has selected Facilio’s Connected Retail software platform to automate its refrigeration compliance management and stay ahead of the upcoming Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory changes, especially the AIM Act Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Regulations. “The U.S. is facing the biggest shift in refrigerant regulations since they were created in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Lowes Foods, Southeast

Lowes Foods’ In-Store Atmosphere Offers Sense Of Community

The Community Table is the heart of a Lowes Foods store. Constructed of reclaimed wood from local barns, the table is designed to bring the community together through events like food pairings, tea parties and floral arranging classes. Private events ranging from birthday parties for kids to beer and wine pairings for adults (Beer & […]