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Grocers Preparing For Thanksgiving Holiday

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, U.S. grocers are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year. Stores across the country are stocking up on turkeys, pies and all the items needed for a traditional holiday feast. From extended store hours to increased staffing, grocers are pulling out all the stops to […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Northeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club To Hold Grand Opening In Sevierville, TN

BJ’s Wholesale Club will debut a new store Nov. 14 at 124 Allensville Road in Sevierville, Tennessee, the fifth location in the state. It also features an on-site BJ’s Gas station that is already open. BJ’s offers members value on everyday essentials, including fresh foods, produce, full-service deli items, fresh bakery goods, household essentials, home […]

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NACS Show Attendance Sets New Record In Chicago

For the third consecutive year, the NACS Show set an attendance record for its respective host city, following then-best crowds in Atlanta (2023) and Las Vegas (2024). Overall, 25,136 attendees from 73 countries experienced four days of education and networking at the 2025 NACS Show, which took place Oct. 14-17 in Chicago. Expo delivers new […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West

Albertsons Cos. Donates $13M In Gift Cards To Food Banks

Albertsons Companies, in partnership with the Albertsons Cos. Foundation and its charitable program Nourishing Neighbors,  is accelerating the distribution of $13 million in holiday gift cards to food banks at a time when millions of Americans face increasing challenges accessing food. “This is our sixth year to give holiday gift cards to community food banks, and […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, New Seasons Market, News, West

New Seasons Market Joins U.S. Food Waste Pact

New Seasons Market has become the latest grocery retailer to join the U.S. Food Waste Pact, an initiative led by ReFED and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to reduce food waste throughout the supply chain. New Seasons Market joins 26 other food businesses and organizations signing the voluntary agreement, which uses the “Target, Measure, Act” framework to facilitate industry […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Research, H-E-B, News, Southwest

H-E-B Ranks First On ChangeUp’s Experience Report

ChangeUp, a brand strategy and retail design agency, has released its first Experience Report, a study ranking the top 50 retail and restaurant brands based on how well they resonate with customers. The brands showcase how experience translates into competitive advantage. Texas grocer H-E-B took the No. 1 spot for its “blend of community connection […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast

Big Y Remodel Brings Convenience To New Milford, CT

Big Y Foods recently celebrated the grand reopening of its supermarket at 1 Kent Road in New Milford, Connecticut. The remodel, which began on March 31, includes upgrades designed to enhance customer convenience, shopping ease and product variety. Shoppers will notice a more spacious and navigable store layout. By removing four feet from the back […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Charities Gives $250K To Aid Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts

Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross fund designated to help support relief efforts after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage in the Caribbean. “We extend our sympathies to the families that have been devastated by the loss of life and damage caused by this hurricane,” said Publix Charities Executive […]