Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Southwest

Sam’s Club Launches Display Ads In App’s Scan & Go Feature

Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP) is launching display ads in the Scan & Go feature to help members find more products while they shop in-club. This capability integrates physical and digital shopping journeys to provide members with higher levels of convenience. It also unlocks a new way to measure member shopping behavior and ad performance in-club […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast

Food City Holds Grand Reopening In Maynardville, TN

Food City company officials hosted a grand reopening celebration July 24 for the newly expanded and remodeled Food City in Maynardville, Tennessee. “Our customers will find the same smiling faces, top quality products, exceptional customer service and competitive pricing they have come to expect from Food City, along with some exciting new services and conveniences,” […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market’s 2023 Impact Report Highlights Agriculture

Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has released its second annual Impact Report, which provides an in-depth look at the company’s investments in reducing waste, championing climate-smart agriculture, empowering its employees, sourcing its products and strengthening the communities in which it operates. “With our purpose to nourish people and the planet as our North Star, we […]

Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Lands Naming Rights For Detroit Lions’ Training Facility

The Detroit Lions professional football team has named its headquarters and training facility the Meijer Performance Center as part of an expanded partnership with the Michigan-based grocery retailer. “We are excited to further solidify our partnership with Meijer by proudly displaying their name on our team training facility,” said Lions President and CEO Rod Wood. […]

Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Southeast

Food Lion Becomes Official Partner Of Carolina Ascent FC

Food Lion has become the official grocer partner of the Carolina Ascent Football Club, with the organizations sharing details of their collaboration July 24. This mark’s Food Lion’s first partnership with a women’s professional sports organization. Carolina Ascent is one of the eight inaugural franchises of the United Soccer League’s Super League. Carolina Ascent and Food […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National

Survey: Consumers Looking For Viral Trends, Healthier Choices In Stores

Matter Communications has shared findings from its 2024 Food and Beverage Trends survey. The report of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers uncovered insights into popular food and beverage trends on social media, grocery shopping habits and preferences for healthier and more sustainable choices. The survey revealed the following: Eighty-five percent of consumers have either researched, purchased […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Rosauers, West, Whole Foods

Rosauers Supermarkets Signs On For Site In Belgrade, MT

Rosauers Supermarkets has signed a long-term lease at the Jackrabbit Crossing development in Belgrade, Montana, just northwest of Bozeman, according to Venture West Development, a real estate firm handling the project. The company said Jackrabbit Crossing is positioned to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Gallatin Valley community, which boasts a population of 127,880 […]

Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West

Northgate González Market, Kellanova Donate $5K To Support Boys And Girls Clubs

In a community effort to address childhood hunger, Northgate González Market and Kellanova have donated $5,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Fontana. This donation will support the Boys and Girls Club’s programs aimed at alleviating food insecurity in the community. The check presentation took place at Northgate Market’s Fontana store. “With 34 million people […]