Ahold Delhaize USA has named Kim Lyda as chief legal officer. In this role, Lyda and her team will work with the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA to provide legal counsel, as well as other services such as public affairs, risk management, food safety and compliance. “I have worked with Kim for many years, and […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Finalizes Plans For New Store In Coal Valley, IL
Fareway Stores is planning to construct a 17,000-square-foot store in Coal Valley, Illinois, tentatively scheduled for 2026. “Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high quality products and unmatched service. We look forward to offering these qualities to Coal Valley and area residents with a new Fareway store,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Zallie Family Markets Begins Nutrition Initiative For SNAP Customers
Zallie Community Foundation announces a new initiative, Good Food Bucks, with Zallie Family Markets to address nutrition insecurity amongst SNAP EBT customers. Good Food Bucks is a statewide nutrition incentive program in New Jersey, administered by City Green Inc. This program doubles the value of fruit and vegetable purchases for shoppers who use SNAP by […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Private Label Brands
Giant Food Reduces Prices On Private Brand Products
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, has lowered prices on hundreds of items within its private brand selection, which includes the Giant brand, Nature’s Promise, Taste of Inspirations, Smart Living, Always My Baby, Companion and CareOne. Additionally, Giant has expanded its Flexible Rewards loyalty program enabling customers to earn two times the points for […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Independent Store News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Donates To Colorado-Based La Puente Home
Natural Grocers, a family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has recently donated funds to Colorado-based La Puente Home. La Puente Home Inc. is a non-profit that provides a safety net of services where people get what they need to stabilize, heal and thrive. Its programs vary in response to the effects of poverty that the members of their […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens New Store In Lakewood Ranch, FL
The Fresh Market has opened its newest store in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, marking the first location for the specialty food retailer in the city and its 48th in Florida. The new 24,034-square-foot store at 11525 SR 70 E will offer full-service produce, deli, meat, seafood, bakery and floral departments, in addition to a variety of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Sustainability News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Showcases Sustainability Efforts
This Earth Week, Heritage Grocers Group is showcasing its efforts to create lasting and positive sustainability impacts that benefit customers, team members and communities where the Hispanic grocer continues to grow and operate. As a company, Heritage prioritizes its people and the planet. By combining employee empowerment with data-driven sustainability initiatives, its leadership team is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National
Report Highlights Growth Opportunities For Health, Beauty Care
In advance of this week’s 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores annual meeting, Acosta Group has shared the results of its recent proprietary Shopper Community study on health and beauty care (HBC) and general merchandise sales (GM) in grocery. Every month, 114 million households purchase food and beverages at grocery stores, according to NIQ. […]