Hawaii grocer Okimoto Corp. celebrated 75 years in business in 2024, built on a foundation of honesty, integrity, humility and unity. Led by the third generation – Kris, Kyle and Kit Okimoto – the company operates two stores on Oahu and one on Molokai. Kit Okimoto, who in addition to his CFO duties in the […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northgate Market, West
Northgate González Market Opens New Store In La Mirada, CA
Northgate González Market opened a 29,800-square-foot store Jan. 14 at 12721 Valley View Blvd. in La Mirada, California, marking a homecoming to the community where owners the González family first settled after immigrating to the U.S. “For our family, La Mirada will always hold a special place in our hearts,” said Oscar González, co-president of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Pledges $100K To Revolutionary War Mobile Museum
Food City has begun a partnership with Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission to support the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, pledging $100,000 to the project. Titled “Out of Many, One: The VA250 Mobile Museum Experience,” it tells the story of Virginia’s role in the American Revolution, from Patrick Henry’s 1775 “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Launches Virtual Healthcare Platform With WellSync
Meijer has launched a virtual healthcare service through a partnership with WellSync, allowing customers to access treatment for common health conditions from home for $29.99 per visit with no insurance required. Customers can receive care for cold, flu, allergies, hair loss and other everyday health concerns through board-certified healthcare professionals through the Meijer website, pharmacy […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Launches Grocery Delivery Through Uber
Kroger has launched on-demand and same-day delivery through Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates apps at nearly 2,700 stores nationwide, the Cincinnati-based grocer and Uber Technologies announced Jan. 15. Customers can order groceries, Kroger’s Our Brands products and household essentials from Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s, Harris Teeter, Mariano’s and other Kroger banners through […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Donates 805K Meals Through College Football Program
Food Lion Feeds donated the equivalent of 805,000 meals to college students through its annual Sack to Give Back program during the 2025 football season, topping the previous year’s total of 793,000 meals. Thirty-four collegiate football teams participated in the program, which provided the equivalent of 1,000 meals for every quarterback sack recorded during the […]
Posted inNews, C-Store News, Executive News, Southwest
Yesway Hires Hampton As Chief Technology Officer
Robert Hampton has joined convenience store chain Yesway as chief technology officer. Reporting to Tom Trkla, chairman, CEO and president, Hampton will lead Yesway’s information technology strategy and oversee all aspects of enterprise technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity and innovation. With more than 20 years of executive technology leadership experience in the retail, convenience and supply […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast, Retail Media, Southeast
Key Food Partners With Swiftly To Modernize Digital Shopper Experience
Key Food Stores Co-Operative, a chain of more than 460 family-owned and -operated supermarkets across eight Northeast states, has partnered with Swiftly to transform its digital ecosystem and tap new retail media revenue streams. Through the collaboration, Key Food will leverage Swiftly’s App & Web platform with integrated Alcohol Cashback solutions to enhance shopper engagement. […]