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Grocers Gearing Up For Father’s Day With Deals On Meats, Meal Kits

Father’s Day is Sunday, and grocers across the country are preparing with deals on premium steaks, meal kits and dad-approved sweets. From buy‑one‑get‑one steak offers to complete cookout bundles, retailers are making it easy for families to celebrate without stretching the budget. Here’s a look at what grocers are offering this Father’s Day weekend: El […]

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

Kroger Q1 Identical Sales Rise 1%; Company Reaffirms 2026 Guidance

Kroger reported first quarter identical sales without fuel increased 1.0 percent, with operating profit of $1.407 billion and earnings per share of $1.46. Adjusted FIFO operating profit came in at $1.544 billion, and adjusted EPS was $1.58. Adjusted e-commerce sales grew 19 percent, and Kroger Precision Marketing profit grew more than 20 percent. “I joined […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest

First H-E-B Banner Store Arrives In Irving, TX

Marking a milestone in the grocer’s ongoing North Texas expansion, H‑E‑B opened a 112,000‑square‑foot store June 17 at 2351 West Interstate 635 in Irving. The first H-E-B banner store in Dallas County, the Irving location first was announced in 2024. It is expected to create about 700 jobs and also serve the Coppell, Grapevine, Las […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, News, West

Natural Grocers Prepping For 15th Store In OR

Natural Grocers will open its 15th Oregon location July 1 at 448 OR‑99W in McMinnville. Grand-opening festivities will include a $2,500 donation to the Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP) Food Bank, followed by the introduction of local artist Natalie Fletcher, who created a large‑scale mural above the main entrance, and a ribbon‑cutting ceremony with the […]

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The United Family Breaks Ground On Supermarket In Seminole, TX

The United Family broke ground June 16 on a new United Supermarkets store and fuel station at the corner of Hobbs Highway and 21st Street in Seminole, Texas. The 49,000‑square‑foot location will replace the current store in the market and is slated to open in 2027. “We are thrilled to announce a new United Supermarkets […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News

Redner’s Markets Joins Circular Partnership Around Mushroom Soil

Redner’s Markets, Giorgio Fresh Co. and Modern Soils have formed a closed‑loop partnership that transforms byproducts from mushroom cultivation into premium soil products sold at the grocer’s locations. “This is more than a sustainability initiative – it is a blueprint for the future of regenerative agriculture and responsible manufacturing,” said CJ Ciarrocchi, CEO and president […]