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Food City Names 2026 Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award Winner

Food City has announced the recipients of its annual Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program, honoring employees across the company for outstanding service to their communities. This year’s top honor goes to Amber Sweet of Abingdon, Virginia. The program is named in memory of Varney, Food City’s former president and board vice chairman of 47 […]

Posted inFeatured News, Independent Store News, Midwest

Harrison Family Fare Completes Store Refresh Ahead Of Spring Season

The Family Fare in Harrison, Michigan, has completed a store refresh, resulting in an updated shopping experience ahead of the spring and summer seasons. The remodel, finished in time for the community’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, introduces expanded meat, produce and floral departments with greater variety and more convenient access to fresh essentials. The store […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Names 2025 Supplier All-Star Award Recipients

Whole Foods Market has announced the recipients of its 14th annual Supplier All-Star Awards, recognizing 16 partners whose products, innovation and collaboration shaped the retailer’s assortment in 2025. Selected by Whole Foods Market category experts, sourcing leaders and foragers, the awards honor suppliers that delivered performances last year across key areas, including product excellence, creativity, […]

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Market Street To Host Annual ‘Special Events’ Expo At NM Locations

Market Street will hold its annual Special Events Expo from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 29 at all New Mexico locations The expo gives shoppers the chance to preview and sample items available for special occasions, including weddings, baby showers and graduation parties. Offerings at the expo will span several departments, including bakery, food service and market. […]

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Kroger Offers 4X Fuel Points On 2 Spring Weekends

Kroger has announced two 4X Fuel Points Spring Weekend events, giving customers the chance to earn four times the fuel points on groceries and eligible purchases. The promotion, which runs March 27-29 and April 3-5, can be activated with a digital or in-store accessible coupon. “Spring can bring added travel for the families we serve,” […]

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Natural Grocers Relocating In Abilene, Seeking Health Coaches

With the grand opening of its replacement store in Abilene, Texas, set for April 9, Natural Grocers is holding a virtual hiring event for nutritional coaches across the country April 1. Bigger, better Natural Grocers‘ current store at 3350 S. Clack St. in Abilene, which opened in 2011, will close at 2 p.m. April 6 […]

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The United Family, Mrs Baird’s Bread Recognize 3 TX Teachers

The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread announced the February winners of the fifth annual North Texas Teachers on the Rise program, honoring three educators from the McKinney and Frisco school districts. The February honorees are Sydney Rorick of Eddins Elementary School (McKinney ISD), Amanda Nava of Cockrill Middle School (McKinney ISD) and Olivia McGaughey […]