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Raley’s, Divert Team Up to Cut Food Waste, Fight Hunger

Divert Inc., a circular economy company focused on preventing food waste, has implemented its platform across all 118 of The Raley’s Companies’ retail locations in California and Nevada, achieving full participation within one month. The program enhances the grocer’s landfill diversion efforts while expanding food recovery initiatives to get more fresh food to people in need. […]

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Aldi Partners With Uber Eats To Launch Nationwide Grocery Delivery

Uber Technologies and Aldi have teamed up to make the grocer’s offerings available on Uber Eats for the first time, bringing on-demand delivery to more than 2,500 locations nationwide. The partnership allows shoppers to order Aldi-exclusive products – including fresh produce, organic meats, bakery items, wine and seasonal favorites – through the Uber Eats app. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, International Foods, News, West

Heritage Grocers Group Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Heritage Grocers Group is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month across its portfolio of companies, which includes Cardenas Markets, El Rancho Supermercado, Tony’s Fresh Market and Los Altos Ranch Markets. This year’s theme, “De tu tierra a tu mesa (from your land to your table),” honors the connection between cultural roots and traditions. “At HGG, Hispanic Heritage […]

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Giant Eagle Introduces New Business Strategy To Drive Growth Plan

Giant Eagle Inc. has introduced its “Because It Matters” business strategy to guide the company’s plan for growth in the coming years. The strategy marks the latest in a series of organizational milestones over the past 12 months, highlighted by the sale of Giant Eagle’s GetGo business and the growth of the retailer’s pharmacy services. […]

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Wakefern Selects Birdzi For Personalized Marketing Campaigns

Wakefern Food Corp. has selected Birdzi’s customer intelligence platform to better understand shopper needs and enhance promotional outreach. “From the beginning, Wakefern was impressed by Birdzi’s best-in-class automation and personalization capabilities and the company’s desire for constant innovation,” said Darren Caudill, chief sales officer, Wakefern. “Working with Birdzi enables our supermarket banners to better respond […]

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Lin’s Market Breaks Ground On New Store In Enoch, UT

Lin’s Market broke ground on its eighth store Sept. 19, a 65,000-square-foot location in Enoch, Utah, that will feature a drive-thru pharmacy, Arctic Circle restaurant, Starbucks and Ace Hardware.  For more than 50 years, Lin’s has offered quality food, friendly service and strong community partnerships. The groundbreaking ceremony highlighted those values as leaders shared their […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite

Cingari Family Markets Renovating ShopRite In Southbury, CT

Cingari Family Markets, a family-owned and operated supermarket company, has begun renovating its ShopRite at 775 Main St. South in Southbury, Connecticut. The renovation, part of the company’s investment in its 12 stores across southwestern Connecticut, will bring a fresh, modern look and a host of new amenities to enhance the shopping experience. Construction is […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Northeast, Save A Lot

Save A Lot Reopens 27 Stores Across Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania

Save A Lot recently celebrated the grand reopening of 27 stores across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania that had been improperly rebranded in 2024. Working to re-establish high operational and financial standards, the stores offer customers Save A Lot’s value on an assortment of fresh, affordable, healthy foods, along with more than 50 high-quality private label […]