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Hy-Vee Honors Longest-Serving Employees With Semi-Trailer Portraits

by Shelby Team

Since 1997, Hy‑Vee has honored its longest‑serving, dedicated employees by featuring their portraits on the sides of semi‑trailers. These “helpful smiles” travel across the Midwest, serving as a moving tribute to the people who make the employee‑owned grocer a special place to shop and work. In 2026, the tradition continues with a growing list of […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Raley's, West

Raley’s Breaks Ground On O·N·E Market In Madera, CA

by Shelby Team

Raley’s has broken ground on a new Raley’s O·N·E Market in Madera, in California’s Central Valley. It is located at Riverwalk at Riverstone, which is within the Riverstone master-planned community. The 40,000‑square‑foot location is the first full‑service grocery store in the community and marks the second Raley’s in Madera County. The ceremony, held at Market […]

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Grocers Gearing Up For Father’s Day With Deals On Meats, Meal Kits

by Shelby Team

Father’s Day is Sunday, and grocers across the country are preparing with deals on premium steaks, meal kits and dad-approved sweets. From buy‑one‑get‑one steak offers to complete cookout bundles, retailers are making it easy for families to celebrate without stretching the budget. Here’s a look at what grocers are offering this Father’s Day weekend: El […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Q1 Identical Sales Rise 1%; Company Reaffirms 2026 Guidance

by Shelby Team

Kroger reported first quarter identical sales without fuel increased 1.0 percent, with operating profit of $1.407 billion and earnings per share of $1.46. Adjusted FIFO operating profit came in at $1.544 billion, and adjusted EPS was $1.58. Adjusted e-commerce sales grew 19 percent, and Kroger Precision Marketing profit grew more than 20 percent. “I joined […]