Whole Foods Market will open a new 40,000‑square‑foot store June 25 at 940 Fall River Ave. in Seekonk, Massachusetts. The location’s product assortment features more than 1,000 items from New England, sourced with the help of John Lawson, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. The store’s design features dimensional typography and […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Community Hits 150K Participants
Sam’s Club has grown its private brand Member’s Mark community to more than 150,000 participants nationwide, a threefold increase in just two years. The community gives members the ability to try, test, taste and recommend hundreds of exclusive Member’s Mark products. “Membership is about more than access and savings. It’s about giving members a voice,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Honors 18 Hunger-Relief Volunteers With Gift Cards, Donations
Meijer has named 18 community volunteers as recipients of its annual Hunger Relief Hero Award, a program that recognizes those who have made significant contributions to fighting food insecurity in the Midwest. Each honoree receives a $500 Meijer gift card and a commemorative plaque. The hunger-relief nonprofit that nominated them also gets a $5,000 donation […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, News, West
AFS Collects 165K Pounds Of Food In UT Statewide Drive
Associated Food Stores (AFS) and its network of independent retailers played a pivotal role in the 2026 Feed Utah Food Drive, collecting 165,443 pounds of food – more than half of the statewide total. The fifth annual drive, held in March, brought communities across Utah together to fight hunger. Food insecurity affects one in five […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Uncle Giuseppe’s Brings Seasonal Italian Pop‑Up Back To Fire Island, NY
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is reopening its seasonal pop‑up inside Ocean Beach Trading on Fire Island and offering online ordering for next‑day delivery by ferry. Fire Island is a barrier island off the south shore of Long Island, New York, accessible only by ferry, with no cars allowed. This geography makes grocery shopping a logistical challenge […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Impact Report: Rewards Surpass 750K Users, $1.7M In Savings
St. Louis-based Save A Lot has released its 2025 “A Lot of Good Report,” detailing progress in loyalty, private label innovation, store network investment and community support. “Customers are feeling squeezed, and winning loyalty today requires real engagement and focus,” said Save A Lot CEO Bill Mayo. “The stories in this report are examples of […]
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Natural Grocers To Debut First Wisconsin Store In Lake Geneva
Natural Grocers will open its first Wisconsin store June 10 at 600 N. Edwards Blvd. in Lake Geneva, serving the southeastern part of the state and northern Illinois. The grand opening celebration will begin at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation to the Lake Geneva Food Pantry, followed by a ribbon‑cutting ceremony with Visit Lake […]
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Yesway Continues Oklahoma Expansion With New Allsup’s Store
Yesway Inc. has opened a new Allsup’s store at 1604 South Dewey Ave. in Wagoner, Oklahoma, continuing its expansion in the state. The store spans 6,277 square feet and operates 24 hours a day. It offers Allsup’s World Famous Burritos, Yesway private‑label snacks, fresh bread, milk and eggs, a beer cave, Western Union services and […]