Natural Grocers will close its store at 7220 E Broadway Blvd. in Tucson, Arizona, on Dec. 11. The company began storewide closing sales Dec. 3, with discounts of 25 percent off items in the dairy, frozen, grocery and produce departments and 10 percent off everything else, including supplements, body care and beauty. The store is […]
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Posted inHealth & Wellness, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, National, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Report: Health-Focused Shoppers Driving Market Trends
A new Dunnhumby report reveals the rising importance of health-focused shoppers in the U.S. grocery market. The key finding of the “Better for You (Customer), You (Brand), and You (Retailer)” report is that this group of consumers represents a $285 billion annual opportunity, comprising 33 percent of the population and driving significant market trends. Top performers […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Unveils Growth Plans For Greater Austin Area
Continuing its investment in the greater Austin, Texas, area, H-E-B plans to build new stores, renovate older locations and support community initiatives, including efforts to build affordable housing. In East Austin, the retailer has plans for a new store at McKinney Falls Parkway and William Cannon. To help spur additional development, the effort is aligned […]
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Childcare Initiatives In San Antonio Get $1M Boost From H-E-B
H-E-B has made a $1 million donation to support five nonprofits working to make childcare more affordable and accessible for families in San Antonio, Texas. Funding for the commitment – which supports programming that focuses on after-school care, early childhood education and other related services – came from H-E-B and the H-E-B Tournament of Champions […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Midwest
Aldi Holding First Charcuterie Chalet Sampling Experience
Aldi is holding Aldi Charcuterie Chalet, an immersive sampling experience, Dec. 4-5 in the Chicagoland area “No matter if shoppers are charcuterie connoisseurs or just looking for budget-friendly ways to impress guests, our holiday food assortment of over 300 items will make hosts the talk of any holiday party (in a good way),” said Kim Brazington, Aldi […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, The Kroger Co., West
Heritage Grocers Group Taps Monford As Next Chairman, CEO
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group has named Suzy Monford as chairman and CEO. Monford, who most recently served as CEO of Food Sport International, a global consultancy that advises retailers on financial and impact value creation, has more than 25 years of experience and a record of leadership and innovation at industry-leading food retailers. Heritage […]
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DoorDash Adds More Grocers To Platform, Expands On-Demand Delivery
Since launching on-demand grocery delivery in 2020, DoorDash continues to bring new grocers onto its platform, including the recent additions of Fresh Encounter, Fruitful Yield, Plum Market, Robért Fresh Market and Stew Leonard’s. In the past year, the company has added all Ahold Delhaize USA banners, Haggen, H Mart, La Michoacana, Rouses Markets, Save A Lot, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Feature, Guest Contributors, Harps Food Stores, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Led by Lone Star State, Southwestern U.S. Ripe For Grocers
by Diana Leza Sheehan The grocery retail landscape in the American Southwest is a dynamic and evolving ecosystem. This region – defined by The Shelby Report as Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas – is characterized by a blend of national grocers and innovative regional independents. These players are not only competing but learning […]