Natural Grocers will open a new store April 29 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, marking the retailer’s third location in the state. Grand opening celebrations run from April 29-May 31 with savings of up to 50 percent off select premium products. The first 150 customers on opening day will receive mystery gift cards valued between $5 […]
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Publix Honors 6 Employees With Mr. George Community Service Award
Publix Super Markets recognized six associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting. The award honors associates who embody the giving spirit of Publix founder George Jenkins. “George Jenkins once said, ‘We are not only in the grocery business, we’re in the people […]
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The Giant Co. Plans For Second Location In Ephrata, PA
The Giant Co., which operates under the Giant and Martin’s banners, has announced plans to open a second store in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, aimed at improving accessibility for residents in the northwestern part of the borough. Construction is scheduled to begin once the company secures all necessary permits and approvals from local authorities. Specifics regarding store […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Open New Store In Kingwood, TX
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new location April 17 at 4303 Kingwood Drive in Kingwood, Texas, marking the specialty retailer’s return to the Houston-area suburbs. The 27,000-square-foot store is designed with the company’s signature “farmers market” layout, positioning fresh produce at the center of the shopping experience. “Stepping into Sprouts, shoppers can expect an […]
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Publix Expands NC Footprint With New Durham Store
Publix opened a new 41,744-square-foot store April 11 at 4628 Guess Road in Durham, North Carolina, part of its continued expansion in the state’s Research Triangle region. The location features traditional departments, including a bakery, full-service deli and meat and seafood counters. The store also houses a full-service pharmacy with a drive-thru and offers home […]
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NYC Mayor Says Each Borough Will Get City-Run Grocery Store
One hundred and two days after taking over as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani delivered his 100 Day Address on April 12, making good on his promise of city-run grocery stores opening around the city. Before speaking of the stores, Mamdani reminded the New Yorkers gathered that he ran as a Democratic socialist. […]
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Dollar General To Deploy AI-Enabled Audio Network In 6K Stores
Dollar General Corp. is expanding its retail media capabilities through a new partnership with QSIC to launch an artificial intelligence-enabled in-store audio network. The rollout will cover about 6,000 stores across 48 states, doubling the retailer’s audio footprint to 12,000 locations by the second quarter of 2026. The platform utilizes AI to integrate point-of-sale data […]
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Save A Lot Debuts La Tierra de Sabores Hispanic Private Label Brand
Save A Lot is relaunching and expanding its Hispanic private label program under the name La Tierra de Sabores, a transition that consolidates items previously sold under the retailer’s Tio Santi and Caracara brands into a refreshed line intended to better reflect the communities it serves. The updated assortment includes core items like tortillas, seasonings […]