Posted inC-Store News, Grocery Research, National, News

Circana Expands C-Store Coverage, Incorporates Perishable Food Insights

Circana has announced a significant expansion of its convenience store (c-store) channel coverage, powered by the Integrated Fresh solution. The enhancement incorporates $15 billion in annual sales from prepared foods, dispensed beverages and fresh products, offering clients a perspective of on-the-go consumption trends. With the expanded coverage, Circana delivers more comprehensive insights into total perishable […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest

BGC Opens New Fresh By Brookshire’s Store In Longview, TX

Brookshire Grocery Co.’s (BGC) leaders and city officials gathered Nov. 12 for a grand opening ceremony for the new FRESH by Brookshire’s store at 3121 N. Eastman Road in Longview, Texas. “We are very excited to bring FRESH to the Longview community and to be celebrating the grand opening of this location after years of […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Debuts Remodeled Family Fare In Byron Center, MI

SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocer’s (C&S) family of companies, recently celebrated the grand reopening of the Family Fare at 245 84th St. SW in Byron Center, Michigan. “Our refreshed Byron Center Family Fare has everything our shoppers and their families need from a neighborhood store – in addition to all the new […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West

Grocery Outlet, Feeding America To Provide 3M Meals For Hunger Relief

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is partnering with Feeding America to provide three million meals to those facing hunger this holiday season. Customers can donate at the register when checking out. Store operators will choose which local food bank or community organization to support, and Grocery Outlet will match the total amount of in-store donations up […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, News

NGA, FMI Applaud Government Reopening, Highlight Independent Grocers’ Leadership During Shutdown

The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMI – The Food Industry have applauded Congress for reopening the government and funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through 2026. Throughout the shutdown, independent grocers stepped up to fill the void when SNAP benefits were disrupted. Across the country, local grocers kept their doors open, partnered with […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Northgate Market, West

Miguel Gonzalez: Transitions To Advisory Role, Confident In Northgate’s Next Chapter

It’s just been a few months since Miguel González stepped away from day-to-day operations at Northgate González Market, with his brother, Jesús, succeeding him as co-president. “Jesús is smart, and he is a very hard worker and knows a lot about the business,” Miguel said. “It was my recommendation to approve Jesús as the new […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Southeast

Detwiler’s Farm Market To Open New Store In Bradenton, FL

Detwiler’s Farm Market will open its seventh location following the renovation of a former Winn-Dixie store in the Braden River Plaza at 4502 E State Road 64 in Bradenton, Florida.  The 43,000-square-foot store will feature Detwiler’s signature departments – including farm-fresh produce, high quality meats and seafood, old-fashioned deli and scratch-made bakery – while introducing […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest, Sustainability News

H-E-B Offers Free Nature Center Admission For Texas Recycles Day

In celebration of Texas Recycles Day, H-E-B is offering free admission to 18 nature centers across the state Nov. 14-16 in exchange for one recyclable plastic bottle or single-use plastic bag per person. Participating nature centers are: Border: Quinta Mazatlán and Sea Turtle Inc.; Central Texas: Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, Meadows Center for Water and […]