The Save Mart Companies celebrated the grand reopening of its Maxx Value store Nov. 19 at 415 Paradise Road in Modesto. The retailer is bringing the same warehouse-style value and affordability as the company’s FoodMaxx banner in a smaller footprint, without requiring a membership. The company has served families and neighborhoods in the Modesto market […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast
Market 32, Price Chopper Donate $303K To St. Peter’s ALS Center
Market 32 and Price Chopper recently presented a check for $303,965 to the St. Peter’s Hospital ALS Regional Center Lewis Golub MDA/ALS Clinic in Albany, New York. The funds, which will support patients diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), were part of the $1,127,500 raised during the Lewis Golub Memorial ALS Golf Classic, held Sept. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y Plans 2 New Stores In Southeastern Massachusetts
Big Y Foods Inc. has announced plans for two new southeastern Massachusetts stores – in Fairhaven and North Dartmouth – with openings expected in 2027. The Fairhaven store, part of Fairhaven Plaza at 7-9 Plaza Way, will occupy 62,000 square feet in a space formerly occupied by Big Lots. In North Dartmouth, Big Y plans […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
Grocery TV Expands To 31 ShopRite Stores in NY, NJ
Grocery TV expanded its partnership with Wakefern Food Corp., adding 31 ShopRite locations across New York and New Jersey. Located in high-traffic areas of stores, the screens share sales, promotions, news and job information with shoppers. The network also allows national brands to reach customers. The partnership, which began in 2021, now covers more than […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Coborn's, Finance News, Midwest, News
Coborn’s Market & Table To Add Restaurant Concepts
Coborn’s has begun a culinary partnership with Twin Cities Chef David Fhima, who will introduce three food-court-style restaurant concepts inside the Coborn’s Market & Table store opening in March in Plymouth, Minnesota. In addition, The Buttered Tin will have a full standalone restaurant within the store. The offerings are key components of Coborn’s “grocerant” model, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National, News
Family Dollar Joins DoorDash Platform For On-Demand Delivery
Family Dollar has begun a partnership with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery of convenience items and household goods from about 7,000 of its stores across the U.S. “At Family Dollar, we’re focused on meeting our customers where they are, offering the value they depend on and the convenience they deserve,” said Chris Hooks, president and […]
Posted inMarket Profile, H-E-B, Independent Store News, News, Southwest
Central Texas Flooding: Grocers Deliver Aid, Funding and Community Support
Thirty counties in Central Texas remain disaster areas following the catastrophic flooding from rains that began to fall July 2. Flood waters rose from about 3 feet to 30 feet in just a few hours, leading to the loss of 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, on the Guadalupe River, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace Opens In Bohemia, NY
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace held a grand opening Nov. 14 for a new store at 5181 Sunrise Hwy. in Bohemia, New York, bringing its old-world shopping experience to Suffolk County on Long Island. The 39,000-square-foot store opened at 7 a.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. The store features a full-service deli, scratch-made bakery, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Markets To Acquire 10 Winn-Dixie Stores
Rouses Markets has entered into an agreement to acquire 10 Winn-Dixie locations in Louisiana and Mississippi from Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, with the changeover expected to be complete in early 2026. “We are proud to welcome these stores, their team members and their customers into the Rouses Markets family,” said Donny […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Raises $555K During Fight Hunger Program
Weis Markets has donated $555,000 to 18 food banks and pantries as part of the company’s 18th annual Fight Hunger program. The donation includes customer contributions made when checking out at Weis stores throughout the year, as well as a corporate donation. “Each year, we’re amazed by the incredible support our customers and associates show […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, UNFI
Cub Foods Donates $200K To MN Food Banks, Nonprofits
Cub Foods, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UNFI, will contribute more than $200,000 during the holiday season in monetary and in-kind support to more than 50 Minnesota food banks and nonprofits. “At Cub, we believe in doing more than just providing great food at a great value – we believe in strengthening the communities we call […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Midwest, News
Chester’s Chicken Chuck Returns To Much Fanfare In Spencer, IN
A community event from 1940 was brought back recently as the Owen County Chamber of Commerce and Babbs Supermarket in Spencer, Indiana, hosted the Chester’s Chicken Chuck. The event, also held in partnership with the Owen County Community Foundation, Smithville and other local sponsors, took place on the courthouse lawn Sept. 6. In 1940, local […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Honors 12 Leaders With 2025 George W. Jenkins, President’s Awards
Publix Super Markets has recognized 12 employees with its highest honors, presenting the George W. Jenkins and President’s awards during the company’s annual retail operations conference. The awards went to one retail leader from each of Publix’s five divisions, as well as a support director. George W. Jenkins Award Named for Publix’s founder, the George […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northgate Market, West
Northgate González Market Marks Milestone With New Store in Lynwood, CA
Northgate González Market opened a new store Nov. 12 in Lynwood, California, marking a milestone for the family-owned Hispanic grocer after years of planning, environmental cleanup and community anticipation. The 36,974-square-foot market was unveiled during a celebration featuring mariachi music and appearances by local and state dignitaries, who highlighted the store’s role in expanding food […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Festival Foods, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News
Festival Foods, Smithfield Donate Protein To WI Food Banks
Festival Foods has partnered with Smithfield Foods to donate more than 34,000 pounds of protein to Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and St. Joseph Food Program in Menasha, Wisconsin. Donated items include ham, bacon and pork chops, which will provide more than 137,000 servings for those who need it in Wisconsin. “Giving back and […]
Posted inC-Store News, Grocery Research, National, News
Circana Expands C-Store Coverage, Incorporates Perishable Food Insights
Circana has announced a significant expansion of its convenience store (c-store) channel coverage, powered by the Integrated Fresh solution. The enhancement incorporates $15 billion in annual sales from prepared foods, dispensed beverages and fresh products, offering clients a perspective of on-the-go consumption trends. With the expanded coverage, Circana delivers more comprehensive insights into total perishable […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Brookshire Grocery Co., News, Southwest
BGC Opens New Fresh By Brookshire’s Store In Longview, TX
Brookshire Grocery Co.’s (BGC) leaders and city officials gathered Nov. 12 for a grand opening ceremony for the new FRESH by Brookshire’s store at 3121 N. Eastman Road in Longview, Texas. “We are very excited to bring FRESH to the Longview community and to be celebrating the grand opening of this location after years of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Debuts Remodeled Family Fare In Byron Center, MI
SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocer’s (C&S) family of companies, recently celebrated the grand reopening of the Family Fare at 245 84th St. SW in Byron Center, Michigan. “Our refreshed Byron Center Family Fare has everything our shoppers and their families need from a neighborhood store – in addition to all the new […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Grocery Outlet, Feeding America To Provide 3M Meals For Hunger Relief
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is partnering with Feeding America to provide three million meals to those facing hunger this holiday season. Customers can donate at the register when checking out. Store operators will choose which local food bank or community organization to support, and Grocery Outlet will match the total amount of in-store donations up […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, News
NGA, FMI Applaud Government Reopening, Highlight Independent Grocers’ Leadership During Shutdown
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMI – The Food Industry have applauded Congress for reopening the government and funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through 2026. Throughout the shutdown, independent grocers stepped up to fill the void when SNAP benefits were disrupted. Across the country, local grocers kept their doors open, partnered with […]