Jill Livesay will bring more than 30 years of leadership and financial expertise to the board.
Category: Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, National, News
Grocers Gearing Up For Father’s Day With Deals On Meats, Meal Kits
Father’s Day is Sunday, and grocers across the country are preparing with deals on premium steaks, meal kits and dad-approved sweets. From buy‑one‑get‑one steak offers to complete cookout bundles, retailers are making it easy for families to celebrate without stretching the budget. Here’s a look at what grocers are offering this Father’s Day weekend: El […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Q1 Identical Sales Rise 1%; Company Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
Kroger reported first quarter identical sales without fuel increased 1.0 percent, with operating profit of $1.407 billion and earnings per share of $1.46. Adjusted FIFO operating profit came in at $1.544 billion, and adjusted EPS was $1.58. Adjusted e-commerce sales grew 19 percent, and Kroger Precision Marketing profit grew more than 20 percent. “I joined […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Southwest
El Rio Grande Latin Market To Debut Revamped Store In Dallas, TX
El Rio Grande Latin Market will debut its revamped store at 3035 N. Buckner Blvd. in Dallas, Texas, with a special community event on July 1. The updates include a refreshed interior design, improved merchandising and an expanded assortment of products in key departments. “We wanted to refresh this location as a way to give […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens Second Northern KY Location In Cold Spring
This site is the second of five Publix stores planned for the region, with future locations planned in Independence, Florence and Hebron.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
First H-E-B Banner Store Arrives In Irving, TX
Marking a milestone in the grocer’s ongoing North Texas expansion, H‑E‑B opened a 112,000‑square‑foot store June 17 at 2351 West Interstate 635 in Irving. The first H-E-B banner store in Dallas County, the Irving location first was announced in 2024. It is expected to create about 700 jobs and also serve the Coppell, Grapevine, Las […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, News, West
Natural Grocers Prepping For 15th Store In OR
Natural Grocers will open its 15th Oregon location July 1 at 448 OR‑99W in McMinnville. Grand-opening festivities will include a $2,500 donation to the Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP) Food Bank, followed by the introduction of local artist Natalie Fletcher, who created a large‑scale mural above the main entrance, and a ribbon‑cutting ceremony with the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southwest
The United Family Breaks Ground On Supermarket In Seminole, TX
The United Family broke ground June 16 on a new United Supermarkets store and fuel station at the corner of Hobbs Highway and 21st Street in Seminole, Texas. The 49,000‑square‑foot location will replace the current store in the market and is slated to open in 2027. “We are thrilled to announce a new United Supermarkets […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Redner’s Markets Joins Circular Partnership Around Mushroom Soil
Redner’s Markets, Giorgio Fresh Co. and Modern Soils have formed a closed‑loop partnership that transforms byproducts from mushroom cultivation into premium soil products sold at Redner’s, which operates 44 grocery stores in eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. “This is more than a sustainability initiative – it is a blueprint for the future of regenerative agriculture […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Reopening Remodeled Store In Hatfield, PA
On June 19, The Giant Co. will celebrate the grand reopening of its store at 1540 Cowpath Road in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, following several months of major renovations. The store, which debuted in 2008 and has about 200 employees, remained open during the remodel. “From needed updates to our current departments to providing more product variety […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Harris Teeter, Marketing News, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches ‘Aisle Adventures’ Discovery Campaign
Harris Teeter has introduced Aisle Adventures, an initiative it hopes will turn everyday grocery shopping into a time of discovery for shoppers. The program spotlights new, seasonal and trending items across departments, encouraging customers to discover products that soon may be on their shopping lists. Content will be shared across social media, influencer partnerships and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, West
Mollie Stone’s Markets Acquires 2-Store Bay Area Grocer
The company said it plans to preserve the legacy and neighborhood character of both United Markets’ locations.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Harps Food Stores, News, Southeast, Southwest
Harps Appoints New DMs For Northwest AR, TN
The leadership moves follow a string of acquisitions the retailer has completed over the past year, pushing its store count to 177.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Opens $40M Marketplace In Noblesville, IN
This is the first new site for the grocer in “nearly a decade” to represent the growth and vibrance of the community.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, National, News
Aldi Announces ‘Blind Box’ Grocery Giveaway
A new themed surprise box drops each day from June 22-25 Aldi is bringing the blind box trend to the grocery aisle. The grocer is launching the “Aldi Blind Box,” a limited-time giveaway that lets shoppers claim a free box of surprise products. The promotion draws on the unboxing trends that have taken off across […]
Posted inFeatured News, Feature, Grocery News, Independent Store News, International Foods, News, Southeast
Hispanic Supermarket In ATL Winning World Cup Summer
A visit to Talpa Supermercados in metro Atlanta shows how experiential retail, fresh departments and cultural connection can turn a soccer summer into sustained traffic. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11-July 19, co-hosted for the first time by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with Atlanta among the 11 U.S. host cities. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save-A-Lot Hometown Heroes Program Awards Gift Cards To Six Nonprofits
Save A Lot has named the first round of winners in its Hometown Heroes program, a nomination‑based initiative recognizing people and organizations making an impact in their communities. Each winner received a $500 Save A Lot gift card. “At Save A Lot, we believe in shining a light on the people who strengthen our communities […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Launches MVP Savings Spectacular
Food Lion has announced the launch of the MVP Savings Spectacular, a three-week savings event running June 10-30 that gives MVP loyalty members access to weekly deals on grocery essentials for summer entertaining and everyday shopping. The event features weekly deals in categories families shop most, including pantry staples, party snacks, beverages, fresh produce and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News
Family Fare, VG’s, Martin’s Lower Prices On Thousands Of Items
Family Fare, VG’s Grocery and Martin’s Super Markets are reducing prices on grocery items throughout their stores heading into the summer grilling season, according to the three banners, all members of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies. At Family Fare and VG’s, the “New Lower Prices” – most of which are 6-15 percent lower […]
Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, National, Southeast
Dollar General Marks America’s 250th With Red Cross Donation
Dollar General has announced a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The contribution, which also marks the 25th anniversary of the partnership between Dollar General and the ARC, will help extend and strengthen the organization’s disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts nationwide. “We are proud to […]