Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest

United Supermarket Family Launches First Bacon Fest

United Supermarkets, Market Street, Albertsons Market and Amigos locations across Texas and New Mexico launched their first Bacon Fest April 7. Bacon Fest will run from April 7 to May 4 and, throughout that time, each location will be providing a huge selection of bacon related products. Guests can look for their typical package of […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Southwest

Whole Foods Market Launches Sourced For Good Seal

Whole Foods Market has launched Sourced for Good, an exclusive third-party-certification program to support responsible sourcing by providing tangible improvements in farmworkers’ lives, strengthening worker communities where products are sourced and promoting environmental stewardship where crops are grown. The Sourced for Good seal is designed to help shoppers easily identify products that meet the high […]

Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest

Meijer Reveals Unique Shopping Trends One Year Into Pandemic Living

As the one-year mark into pandemic living has officially passed, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer reveals some of the most surprising shopping trends from the height of the shutdown to the ongoing changes in home and work lifestyles across the Midwest. “We continue to applaud our store teams that worked diligently throughout the pandemic to find solutions […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, West

Vallarta Supermarkets Welcomes Sanchez As Brand Ambassador

Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino grocers in California, welcomes its newest member of the Vallarta Influencers & Partners Program, Ericka Sanchez, to its stores and social channels. Sanchez is a recipe developer, photographer, creator of the bilingual award-winning website Nibbles and Feasts and a rising foodie star.    “Vallarta is pleased to have Ericka join our […]

Posted inRaley's, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, West

Raley’s Releases First Impact Report Highlighting Company’s Actions

Raley’s, headquartered in West Sacramento, California, released its first Impact Report, highlighting the organization’s actions in 2020 to support its purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time.   “Our first Impact Report exemplifies our team’s dedication to prioritizing purpose over profit and our commitment to serving multiple bottom lines,” said […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Latest News, Lipari Foods, Market Profile, Shelby Exclusives, Southeast

Grocer: Suppliers Finally Realized Importance Of Smaller Independents

by Eric Pereira / staff writer Nakul Patel, owner of Mt. Plymouth IGA Market in Sorrento, Florida, said consumers and the supply chain have gained a deeper appreciation for independent grocers during COVID-19 pandemic  – and that feeling is likely to continue. “I truly believe that the independent grocer will thrive this decade,” Patel said. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast

The Fresh Grocer Feeds 10,000 With Family Meal Distribution

Joined by volunteers and elected officials, The Fresh Grocer of Grays Ferry, headquartered in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania fed those in need April 1 through a large family meal distribution event. The gesture of good symbolized the supermarket’s commitment to the community and its ongoing mission to fight hunger.                              The Fresh Grocer of Grays Ferry, owned […]