Food City held a grand opening Oct. 22 for a new 54,000-square-foot store on Highway 58 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The supermarket serves as a replacement for its predecessor, which was shuttered earlier this year to make way for its construction. “We appreciate the support the residents of Chattanooga and Hamilton County have shown our company, […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Independent Store News, National, News
Instacart Powers In-Store, Online Technology For Independent Grocers
A growing number of independent grocers across the U.S. are adopting Instacart enterprise technology offerings – including Caper Carts, Storefront Pro and FoodStorm – underscoring a trend of investing in technologies that deliver a unified, personalized experience in-store and online. “Independent grocers have always been passionate about the communities they serve, and now they’re leading […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Plans Distribution Center In Burlington, NC
Ahold Delhaize USA’s distribution and transportation companies, ADUSA Distribution and ADUSA Transportation, are planning to build an $860 million distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina, that will grow the supply chain network serving the company’s brands on the East Coast, including Food Lion. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with an anticipated start of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Northeast Grocery Inc. Upgrades Website, Apps With Instacart Storefront Pro
Northeast Grocery Inc. has launched redesigned websites and mobile apps for its Market 32, Price Chopper and Tops Markets banners, powered by Instacart’s Storefront Pro, the company’s white-label e-commerce technology. The upgraded platforms provide a customer-friendly, personalized digital shopping experience and are designed with customers at the center. They aim to simplify navigation, making search and […]
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Independent Grocers Gather For 2025 NGA Executive Conference
The National Grocers Association (NGA) kicked off its 2025 Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit on Oct. 20 in Washington, D.C., bringing together independent grocers and industry leaders from across the country to examine trends, gain insights and network. This year’s conference kicked off with the association’s volunteer leaders holding a series of committee and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Team Gives Campaign Donates $3M To Nonprofits
Meijer has completed its fifth annual Meijer Team Gives campaign, with employees choosing more than 500 local organizations across the Midwest to support. Since the inception of Meijer Team Gives in 2021, each Meijer store, distribution facility and supply chain location has had the opportunity each year to donate $10,000 to a nonprofit or $5,000 […]
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Southeastern Grocers To Rebrand As The Winn-Dixie Co.
Southeastern Grocers LLC announced it will rebrand as The Winn-Dixie Co. in early 2026, uniting under the new name with a renewed focus on its home state of Florida. As part of the shift, SEG has decided to transition ownership of most of its locations outside of the Sunshine State. It has reached agreements or is […]
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Family Fare Debuts Remodeled Store In Coopersville, MI
SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocer’s (C&S) family of companies, recently celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled Family Fare at 1181 W. Randall St. in Coopersville, Michigan. “We’re thrilled to debut this updated Family Fare in conjunction with Coopersville High School’s senior night,” said Jay Mahabir, VP of retail operations, SpartanNash. “The […]