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Busch’s Fresh Food Market Launches ‘Passport to Italy’ Celebration

Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Busch’s Fresh Food Market is inviting customers to experience the flavors of Italy during its Passport to Italy event, running Oct. 6-Nov. 2 across all 16 stores. The promotion highlights more than 100 Italian-themed items, from imported specialties such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to locally crafted pasta dishes and bakery favorites like […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, West

Island Pacific Supermarket Holds Grand Opening In Federal Way, WA

Island Pacific Supermarket opened a new store Sept. 26 in Federal Way, Washington. The event drew hundreds of families, community leaders and dignitaries, marking a milestone for Island Pacific and the region’s Filipino-American community. The grand-opening celebration featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, cultural performances and opening weekend promotions. Guests enjoyed giveaways, live entertainment and the unveiling […]

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Forty Acres Fresh Market, Foodsmart Add Nutrition Center

Forty Acres Fresh Market has partnered with Foodsmart to launch a Nutrition Corner in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood along the Soul City Corridor, providing customers with tools and services to support healthier eating. The Nutrition Corner will feature education resources, recipe cards and information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program and other food access resources. A […]

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Sprouts Farmers Market, Careit Rescue 30M Pounds Of Food Waste

Since August 2022, Sprouts Farmers Market has used the Careit app to track more than 30 million pounds of food donated to 216 nonprofits across the U.S. In addition, more than 14 million pounds of surplus fresh produce has been given to local food-rescue agencies to distribute. Sprouts aims to be a leader in the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. Finalizes Purchase Of NYC-Based Morton Williams Stores

Wakefern Food Corp. has closed the acquisition of Morton Williams, a family-owned grocer with 17 stores in Manhattan, the Bronx and Jersey City. The move will preserve the grocer’s legacy and deep community connections while using the resources of the largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative in the U.S. Wakefern announced the purchase agreement in August. “When […]

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ShopRite, Unilever To Hold Juntos Event Series During October

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, ShopRite and Unilever will host a series of Juntos (“Together”) events in October that celebrate Hispanic culture, family and community through interactive experiences and community-focused programming. The Juntos event series will take place from noon-4 p.m. at four ShopRites across New York and New Jersey: Oct. 4 at 1994 […]

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Kroger Expands DoorDash Partnership Across All Banners

The Kroger Co. has expanded its partnership with DoorDash to bring its full grocery assortment, including exclusive Our Brands products and everyday essentials, to customers. Kroger has been one of the most searched and requested grocers on DoorDash. Beginning Oct. 1, customers can shop its full grocery assortment across banners like Mariano’s, Fred Meyer, Ralphs […]