Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, West

Kent’s Market, AFS, Community Partners Donate $74K To Shriners

Kent’s Market, together with Swire Coca-Cola, Associated Food Stores (AFS) and other community partners, donated more than $74,000 to Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City. The donation was presented Dec. 9 at a holiday event at the hospital, where retailers and partners spent time visiting with patients and families and learning more about the specialized pediatric […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast

Harris Teeter Launches New Initiative To Support Health, Wellness Goals

Harris Teeter has unveiled “Happier, Healthier with Harris Teeter,” a wellness program designed to help customers achieve their health and nutrition goals through enhanced in-store offerings, digital tools and personalized support. Rolling out in stores and online throughout January, the program spans all departments and introduces an expanded line of products and services focused on […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, News, West

AFS’ Sam Patch Celebrates Grand Opening In Wellsville, UT

Associated Food Stores (AFS) recently celebrated the grand opening of a new 23,000-square-foot Sam Patch convenience store at 825 E. Main St. in Wellsville, Utah. Owned by Mike Baldwin of Wellsville and Jason Hurd of Tremonton, the store offers fresh food, groceries and fuel for residents in the southern part of Cache Valley. The site […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast

SEG Closes Centennial Year Highlighting Legacy, Community Impact

Southeastern Grocers (SEG), parent company of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, is closing its centennial year reflecting on what it says has been a milestone period marked by community investment, industry recognition and strategic progress. Throughout 2025, SEG and the SEG Gives Foundation reported more than $2.8 million in charitable contributions, supporting initiatives focused on hunger […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Gelson's, News, West

Gelson’s Markets Sells SoCal Store To Ralphs

Gelson’s Markets has reached an agreement with Ralphs to sell its La Costa store in Carlsbad, California, with ownership and operations expected to transfer March 9. Gelson’s said the store, which it has operated for 10 years, has faced ongoing financial challenges for some time and remains unprofitable despite continued efforts to improve performance. The […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, News, Rouses Market, Southeast, Special Section

‘Mr. Anthony’ Remembered For Drive, Work Ethic At Rouses Markets

A good entrepreneur can build a business from the ground up. A great entrepreneur can build a business from the ground up, literally. That was Anthony Rouse, the founder of Rouses Markets. Those who remember him recall the family man in coveralls who was always the hardest-working man in the room – or on the […]

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

The Kroger Co. Launches Verified Savings Program

The Kroger Co. has launched the Verified Savings Program, providing a 20 percent discount on fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost by Kroger Plus memberships to recipients of various government assistance programs, including SNAP, WIC and Medicaid. Customers may sign up online using SheerID, a verification service provider that helps retailers confirm eligibility. “Making fresh […]