Posted inCorporate Store News, National, Walmart

Walmart, NFWF Renew ‘Acres For America’ Program

Walmart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) have announced a 10-year, $34.5 million renewal of the Acres for America conservation program. The new commitment from Walmart, combined with previous contributions, represents the largest corporate donation to NFWF since the foundation’s creation by Congress in 1984. Acres for America began in 2005, when Walmart U.S. […]

Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club To Increase Membership Fees In 2025

BJ’s Wholesale Club has released its third quarter results and shared several updates, including an increase for membership fees. The membership hike, BJ’s first in seven years, will take effect Jan. 1. The club membership fee will increase by $5 to $60 a year, while the club+ membership fee will rise by $10 to $120 […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National

Circana’s Year-End Outlook Projects Growth For 2025

Circana has released new Circana Compass insights, providing a comprehensive update on the 2024 performance of the global retail food and beverage (F&B) industry and an outlook for 2025. Following Circana’s forecast for 2024 from a year ago and the recent midyear update, the market has mainly trended as predicted. Overall, dollar sales have grown by […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Names 2024 Legacy Awards Recipients

Meijer has named the recipients of its 2024 Legacy Awards, the highest recognition a Meijer team member can receive. The Legacy Awards are comprised of the Fred Meijer Award and the Earl Holton President’s Award. The Fred Meijer Award is given to one team member annually who demonstrates his values of humility, generosity and passion for serving others. The Earl Holton President’s Award, […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, National, Save A Lot

RFMN Begins Partnership With Save A Lot’s Independent Grocers

Retail Fluent Media Network (RFMN), a retail media and ad tech company, has begun a partnership with Save A Lot’s independent retail partners, including its 750 independently-owned and -operated stores across 32 states in the U.S. Through this partnership, Save A Lot’s independent retail partners will have the opportunity to utilize Digital Window Signs to […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Corporate Store News, Midwest

Minnesota Grocers Recognized For Promoting Locally Grown Products

Eight Minnesota retailers who demonstrate excellence in locally grown and produced products have been named a 2025 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Minnesota Grown program, in partnership with the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA). Along with awards given by region, a new beer, wine and spirits award was presented […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Awards $1.4M In Grants For 2024

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants for 2024. During its current fall/winter grant cycle, the foundation will distribute $750,000 in grants to more than 250 nonprofits across Food Lion’s 10-state footprint. Additionally, the foundation provided more than $675,000 to more than 250 organizations during its spring/summer grant cycle earlier […]