Grocery Store News & Supermarket Updates

photo of new Town & Country Markets board members Ed Nakata, Jennifer Daquiz Hare and Leslie Rice

Town & Country Markets Strengthens Board, Family Council

by Shelby Report Staff August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Appointees Jennifer Daquiz Hare, Leslie Rice and Ed Nakata bring expertise in corporate finance and business strategy and growth.

photo of Michelle Harrington receives the surprise notification that she was named Grocer of the Year from WGA President and CEO Mike Semmann

Association News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News

WGA Names Harrington 2026 Wisconsin Grocer Of The Year

by Shelby Report Staff August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Michelle Harrington serves as president of Albrecht’s Sentry Market, which her parents founded in 1994.

aerial view of new Fareway store in Kansas City's Waldo neighborhood

Independent Store News, Fareway, Featured News, Midwest

Fareway Opens New Meat Market in KC’s Waldo Neighborhood

by Shelby Report Staff August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

The 11,660-square-foot store, which replaces a previous location, is designed to provide an enhanced shopping experience.

photo of motorcycles parked along both sides of road in downtown Sturgis, SD

Independent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News

Sturgis Rally Drove Busiest Week for Lynn’s Dakotamart

by Shelby Report Staff August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Associated Food Stores helped the market prepare for the popular motorcycle event, which ran Aug. 7-16.

Corporate Store News, Midwest, News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Pumps $4.4M Into Two Remodels, Local Giving

by Shelby Report Staff August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Kroger marked the completion of work at stores in Greencastle, Indiana, and Little Rock, Arkansas, with donations to local nonprofits.

Rendering of H-E-B's remodeled Las Palmas store

Independent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest

H-E-B Begins Major Remodel At San Antonio’s Las Palmas Store

by Shelby Report Staff August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

H-E-B has begun a major remodel of its Las Palmas store in San Antonio, with a new layout, expanded departments and a larger pharmacy by late 2027.

Independent Store News, Featured News, The Raley's Companies, West

Raley’s Confirms Store Closures In Brentwood, Elko, Petaluma

by Shelby Report Staff August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

A variety of factors contributed to the decision, including local market conditions and the locations’ long-term financial sustainability.

Corporate Store News, Featured News, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, National, Pharmacy, The Kroger Co.

Kroger, Instacart Launch Grocery, Prescription Delivery

by Shelby Report Staff August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

The service is available across nearly all the grocer’s banners nationwide, including Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Harris Teeter.

Corporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, West

Sprouts Farmers Market Adds First Waco, Inglewood Locations

by Shelby Report Staff August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Both stores carry fresh produce sourced in partnership with local and regional farmers, along with protein offerings.

Natural Grocers cashier helping customer by putting items into 75th anniversary shopping bag

Independent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Plans One-Day Anniversary Afterparty Aug. 27

by Shelby Report Staff August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

{N}power members can save up to 52 percent off hundreds of items, and all customers will have the chance to win free groceries for a year.

Corporate Store News, News, West

Grocery Outlet Raises More Than $4M For Local Food Banks

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

From June 24-July 31, all of its locally owned and operated stores received donations through in-store contributions nationwide

Featured News, Corporate Store News, News, Southeast

New Oakwood Marketplace Showcases The Best Of Kroger

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

The 123,000-square-foot store represents a $49.2 million investment for the grocer’s Atlanta Division.

Corporate Store News, News, West, Whole Foods

New Whole Foods Market Coming to Downtown San Diego Sept. 23

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026

Whole Foods Market will open a new 45,400-square-foot store at 201 W. A St. in downtown San Diego on Sept. 23. Doors open at 9 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. The location will be the fourth Whole Foods Market store in the San Diego area and […]

Corporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Southwest

BJ’s Wholesale Club Continues TX Expansion With Tyler Location

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

The new location is part of the company’s growth strategy, which is on track to open 25-30 new clubs every two years.

Independent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, News, Northgate Market, West

Mercado González Concept Coming To Northgate’s La Habra Store

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026August 27, 2026

The reimagined market will blend grocery shopping with authentic Mexican food, artisan goods and gathering spaces.

Corporate Store News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company

The Giant Company, PHA Launch Back-to-School Donation Campaign

by Shelby Report Staff August 21, 2026August 20, 2026

As families across the East Coast head back to school, The Giant Company and Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) are teaming up to turn purchases of participating GOOD GOOD products into support for neighbors facing hunger. From Aug. 21 through Sept. 3, Giant and Martin’s customers who spend $10 on participating GOOD GOOD products […]