Fresh Thyme Market, a Midwest-based grocer, has announced that its Harper’s Point Cincinnati location has been recognized as one of the top three nutrition/vitamin/supplement stores in USA Today’s Cincinnati Best Awards. The awards program – part of the larger Community Choice Awards initiative by USA Today Network – recognizes and celebrates businesses and organizations in more than 70 […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest
Harps Food Stores To Open Two Arkansas Stores In 2025
Harps Food Stores Inc. is planning two new stores in Arkansas – one each in Conway and Fort Smith – that are set to open next year. The first store, whose opening is slated for spring, will be at 3200 Dave Ward Drive in Conway. The second, at 6400 Veterans Ave. in Fort Smith, has […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National
Acosta Group Makes Consumer Predictions For 2025
Acosta Group has shared its 2025 consumer predictions, highlighting a redefined focus on value, offerings and shopper connections and experiences. Compiled by retail experts and industry thought leaders, the forecast is based on comprehensive research, as well as studies conducted throughout the year, providing a view of evolving consumer behaviors for brands, retailers and foodservice […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Retailer of the Year, Wakefern
Stigers Using All Career Experiences To Lead Wakefern Food Corp.
Mike Stigers is in his second year of serving as president of Wakefern Food Corp., a role he feels he was preparing for throughout his five-decade career in the grocery industry. Stigers started out as a part-time courtesy clerk at Safeway in California in 1974. Over the years, in subsequent roles in retail and wholesale, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Ends Albertsons Merger, Initiates Share Buyback Program
The Kroger Co. announced Dec. 11 that it had terminated its merger agreement with Albertsons – the same day the latter announced it would also end the arrangement – after the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon granted the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction to block the proposed deal. After reviewing options, […]
Posted inAssociation News, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
NGA Commends FTC’s Enforcement Of Robinson-Patman Act
In a 3-2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action Dec. 12 to restore enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act, an antitrust law that will level the playing field for small and medium-sized businesses. The FTC sued the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits – Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits LLC (Southern) – contending […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Fresh Market Opens Two Locations In Massachusetts
On Dec. 11, The Fresh Market marked the grand opening of two new Massachusetts stores – at 280 School St. in Mansfield and 84 Worcester Road in Framingham. “The Fresh Market really shines during the holiday season, and we are thrilled to bring The Fresh Market experience to Mansfield and Framingham, Massachusetts,” said Jason Potter, […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Continues Southeast Expansion With New Stores
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has continued its expansion in recent weeks by opening several new stores across the Southeast, including four in the Sunshine State and one each in Georgia and Virginia. St. Cloud, Florida Publix opened a new location Dec. 12 at 2895 N. Narcoossee Road, offering departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, […]