Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group has named Suzy Monford as chairman and CEO. Monford, who most recently served as CEO of Food Sport International, a global consultancy that advises retailers on financial and impact value creation, has more than 25 years of experience and a record of leadership and innovation at industry-leading food retailers. Heritage […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National
DoorDash Adds More Grocers To Platform, Expands On-Demand Delivery
Since launching on-demand grocery delivery in 2020, DoorDash continues to bring new grocers onto its platform, including the recent additions of Fresh Encounter, Fruitful Yield, Plum Market, Robért Fresh Market and Stew Leonard’s. In the past year, the company has added all Ahold Delhaize USA banners, Haggen, H Mart, La Michoacana, Rouses Markets, Save A Lot, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Feature, Guest Contributors, Harps Food Stores, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Led by Lone Star State, Southwestern U.S. Ripe For Grocers
by Diana Leza Sheehan The grocery retail landscape in the American Southwest is a dynamic and evolving ecosystem. This region – defined by The Shelby Report as Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas – is characterized by a blend of national grocers and innovative regional independents. These players are not only competing but learning […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
Work Begins On H-E-B Murphy, Mid-Cities Stores In DFW Area
H-E-B has begun construction on two more stores in the DFW Metroplex – in Murphy, a city northeast of Dallas, and in the Mid-Cities area near the Euless and Bedford communities. Both are expected to open in 2026. At 122,000 square feet, the store in Murphy will be at FM 544 and McCreary Road in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National, Walmart
Walmart, NFWF Renew ‘Acres For America’ Program
Walmart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) have announced a 10-year, $34.5 million renewal of the Acres for America conservation program. The new commitment from Walmart, combined with previous contributions, represents the largest corporate donation to NFWF since the foundation’s creation by Congress in 1984. Acres for America began in 2005, when Walmart U.S. […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Increase Membership Fees In 2025
BJ’s Wholesale Club has released its third quarter results and shared several updates, including an increase for membership fees. The membership hike, BJ’s first in seven years, will take effect Jan. 1. The club membership fee will increase by $5 to $60 a year, while the club+ membership fee will rise by $10 to $120 […]
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Circana’s Year-End Outlook Projects Growth For 2025
Circana has released new Circana Compass insights, providing a comprehensive update on the 2024 performance of the global retail food and beverage (F&B) industry and an outlook for 2025. Following Circana’s forecast for 2024 from a year ago and the recent midyear update, the market has mainly trended as predicted. Overall, dollar sales have grown by […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Names 2024 Legacy Awards Recipients
Meijer has named the recipients of its 2024 Legacy Awards, the highest recognition a Meijer team member can receive. The Legacy Awards are comprised of the Fred Meijer Award and the Earl Holton President’s Award. The Fred Meijer Award is given to one team member annually who demonstrates his values of humility, generosity and passion for serving others. The Earl Holton President’s Award, […]