Walmart plans to open its fifth “next-generation” fulfillment center in Stockton, California, in 2026. The new 900,000-square-foot facility at 150 Mariposa Road in Stockton – about 50-miles south of Sacramento – will enable the retailer to fulfill online orders throughout the west coast with greater speed and efficiency. Increased order capacity means faster shipping speeds […]
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Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate Gonzales Market Recognizes Juntos Award Recipients
Northgate González Market has recognized 12 people during its Juntos Awards campaign, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Born out of the pandemic, the program’s message is that “we are all united in this journey to help those less fortunate,” according to the company. As part of the award, Northgate Market has announced $24,000 in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Third-Generation Colalillo Joins ShopRite Of Hunterdon County
ShopRite of Hunterdon County, the family-owned company that operates five ShopRite stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has announced that Sam Colalillo has joined the business. He will work with Joe Colalillo, his father and president of ShopRite of Hunterdon County, and the retail teams at the family’s ShopRite stores located in Flemington, Greenwich and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Whole Foods Market To Open Store In Jersey City, NJ
Whole Foods Market will open a new 51,156-square-foot store Nov. 9 at Washington Street and Columbus Drive in Jersey City, New Jersey. This is the retailer’s first store in the city. With graphics representing the Hudson River in the store’s backyard, a cool-toned color palette was chosen to provide a sense of calm in the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
Sprouts Opens Southern California Distribution Center
Sprouts Farmers Market has unveiled a 337,000-square-foot distribution center in Fullerton, California, that it says will enhance the efficiency and freshness of produce deliveries to some 95 stores within a 250-mile radius of the site. The facility will also support the company’s ongoing expansion across California and the U.S., as well as efforts to improve […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southeast
Stepherson Inc. Continues Family Legacy In Memphis, TN
Stepherson Inc. has been a Memphis staple since before Elvis or BB King were household names. The employee-owned business operates nine locations under the Superlo Foods and Stepherson’s banners across the Memphis area, as well as a central warehouse. The company was founded in 1944 by brothers Wesley, Kenneth and Jack Stepherson. Wesley and Kenneth […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer, Flashfood Redirect 10M Pounds Of Food Waste
Meijer announced it has diverted 10 million pounds of potential food waste through the Flashfood app, making it the first retailer nationwide to reach the milestone. “Food is at the core of what we do, and we’re always looking for ways to cut down on landfill use because it’s the right thing to do for […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Opening Store In Chippewa Falls
Skogen’s Festival Foods will open a new location Oct. 6 at 1109 Chippewa Crossing Blvd. in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. “We have been working on coming to the Chippewa Falls community for a long time and we are very excited to finally open this store,” said Mark Skogen, president and CEO. “It’s an honor to join […]