Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards $985K In Grants

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $985,000 in “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grants to 318 feeding partners across Food Lion’s 10-state operating region. According to the foundation, the grants will help participating nonprofits deliver food assistance – as well as education on meal planning, budgeting and cooking – that will help them […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Reports Q3 Results, Takes $2.6B Impairment On Fulfillment Network

On Dec. 4, The Kroger Co. reported third quarter 2025 results that included an operating loss of $1.54 billion, driven by a $2.6 billion impairment charge related to its automated fulfillment network. Excluding the impairment and other one-time items, the Cincinnati-based retailer posted adjusted earnings of $1.05 per share and raised its full-year guidance. Total […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Natural Grocers, Southwest

Natural Grocers To Debut Expanded Store In Grand Junction, CO

Natural Grocers will debut an expanded store Dec. 17  at 2405 Patterson Road in Grand Junction, Colorado, that will replace the retailer’s current location in the city. The Lakewood, Colorado-based company will kick off festivities at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Grand Valley Catholic Outreach, its local food bank partner, followed […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Northeast

BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open Three Clubs In December

BJ’s Wholesale Club will open three stores this month – Dec. 12 in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Sumter, South Carolina; and Dec. 17 in Casselberry, Florida. All three locations will feature on-site BJ’s Gas stations. The Springfield and Sumter stations opened in November, while Casselberry’s opened Dec. 3. BJ’s Wholesale Club in Casselberry, located in the […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Smart & Final, West

Smart & Final To Debut New Store Dec. 10 In San Diego, CA

Smart & Final will open a 25,000-square-foot location Dec. 10 at 3705 Rosecrans St. in San Diego’s Midway District, a neighborhood that is transforming into a walkable entertainment, retail and residential hub. The Los Angeles-based retailer specializes in delivering value to household and business customers through a hybrid model that combines everyday grocery sizes with […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Produce News, Schnucks

Schnucks Expands ‘Hyper Local’ Sourcing With Farm Direct-to-Store Program

Schnuck Markets Inc., in partnership with Foodshed.io, is expanding a farm direct-to-store concept – increasing the number and types of farms customers experience, with the goal of increasing flavor and freshness. The pilot program began in fall 2024, with one farm supplying multiple Schnucks locations across the St. Louis metro region. It has since expanded […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast

Zallie Family Markets To Open New ShopRite In Clementon, NJ

On Dec. 7, Zallie Family Markets will open the ShopRite of Cherrywood Plaza, an 85,000-square-foot store at 1468 Blackwood Clementon Road in Clementon, New Jersey. The new location replaces the ShopRite of Laurel Hill, which had been in operation for 52 years at 1224 Blackwood-Clementon Road. The family-owned South Jersey retailer will hold a ribbon-cutting […]