The Kroger Co. has launched the Verified Savings Program, providing a 20 percent discount on fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost by Kroger Plus memberships to recipients of various government assistance programs, including SNAP, WIC and Medicaid. Customers may sign up online using SheerID, a verification service provider that helps retailers confirm eligibility. “Making fresh […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Donates Gift Cards To Local Food Pantries
To celebrate the grand opening of a new ShopRite in Blackwood, New Jersey, Zallie Family Markets and the Zallie Community Foundation are donating $20,000 in ShopRite gift cards to 12 food pantries to help stock shelves and support families facing food insecurity. The recipients include: Bethel Church The Unforgotten Haven Camden County College St. Vincent […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
Favor Releases Third Annual TX Delivery Report
Favor – an on-demand delivery app based in Austin, Texas – has released its 2025 “How Texas Orders In” report, offering a look at delivery preferences, trends and moments that defined how residents used its services throughout the year. The annual report analyzes delivery data across more than 400 Texas cities and reveals statewide preferences […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast, Sustainability News
Publix Supports Coral Restoration Through Good Together Campaign
Publix Super Markets is expanding its environmental philanthropy by supporting coral restoration efforts in the Florida Keys, using donations from its Good Together campaign to install a field nursery with conservation partner FORCE BLUE. The project consists of 25 coral trees – tree-like underwater structures anchored to the ocean floor with floats – that provide […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Approves Additional $2 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization
The Kroger Co. shared that its board of directors has approved an incremental $2 billion share repurchase authorization, expanding the company’s capacity to return capital to shareholders through buybacks. The new authorization supplements the previously announced $7.5 billion repurchase program from December 2024. With the additional funding, Kroger has about $2.9 billion available under its […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News
Fareway Opens New Store In Granger, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 22 for a new 21,000-square-foot store in Granger, Iowa. “We’re thrilled to serve Granger and its surrounding communities,” said Reynolds Cramer, CEO of Fareway Stores Inc. “Fareway is built on family values, quality and commitment to customer service. We’re excited to welcome area residents to their new […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Honors Veterans With Expanded Support For Wreaths Across America
Meijer is recognizing U.S. veterans this holiday season by supporting Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit dedicated to “remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve and teaching the next generation the value of freedom.” As part of the retailer’s expanded participation in the annual wreath-laying tradition, Meijer helped cover the cost of 1,000 commemorative wreaths, its […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, News, West
Albertsons Opens Applications For Innovation Launchpad Competition
Albertsons Cos. has opened submissions for its fourth annual Innovation Launchpad Competition, inviting emerging food, beverage and pet brands to apply for the chance to bring new products to market and connect with the retailer’s merchandising teams. The annual program – which debuted in 2022 – is designed to spotlight early-stage brands and help them […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Several Southeast Food Banks Receive Holiday Support From Food City
Food City recently made a series of donations and check presentations to local food banks, nonprofits and holiday outreach programs throughout its multi-state footprint. Food City and Dietz & Watson partnered to support the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, delivering more than a ton of premium deli meats and a $2,250 check in support of the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Finance News, News, Rouses Market, Southeast, Special Section
Rouses Chairman: ‘We’ll Keep Trying To Get Better Forever’
As Rouses Markets celebrates its 65th anniversary, Chairman Donald Rouse Sr. reflects on the roots of the family-owned company and looks to the future with the third generation leading the way. Rouse said his father, Anthony J. Rouse Sr., set the standard for the company with his humility and strong work ethic. “He would never […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Finance News, News, Rouses Market, Southeast, Special Section
Third-Generation Rouses CEO: ‘We’re The No. 1 Grocer’ Along Gulf Coast
For Donny Rouse, president and CEO of Rouses Markets, the story of the company’s past and its vision for the future always come back to family, community and the Gulf Coast culture that shaped them both. “It first starts with my grandfather and his passion and energy for the business and willing to do anything […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, News
Acosta Group, Muscular Dystrophy Association Mark 40 Years Of Partnership
Acosta Group and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) are celebrating 40 years of collaboration that have united consumer brands, grocery retailers and community supporters to raise more than $102 million in support of research, care and advocacy for people living with neuromuscular diseases. The milestone aligns with the 75th anniversary of MDA, a nonprofit dedicated […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Introduces Prescription Savings Finder
Publix Pharmacy has introduced a prescription savings finder tool aimed at helping customers identify lower-cost options for medications at its pharmacies throughout the Southeast. The Discount Finder, powered by RxSense, is available through the Publix Pharmacy app and online at publix.com/rxsavings, providing a centralized digital marketplace where customers can compare savings options for most prescriptions. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Supports Wreaths Across Chattanooga With $15K Donation
Food City continued its support of Wreaths Across Chattanooga by making a $15,000 donation and delivering 31,000 wreaths Dec. 13 to Chattanooga National Cemetery in Tennessee. More than 100 volunteers, including a number of Food City employees and their families, placed the wreaths, which remain on display throughout December. Wreaths Across Chattanooga works to recognize […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Delivers More Than $368K For Holiday Hunger Relief
Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, has delivered more than $368,000 in monetary and product donations through its holiday hunger-relief initiatives. The total includes a contribution of $180,000 to Feeding America, generated through SEG’s in-store community donation programs, and more than $188,000 in product provided to food pantries through the grocer’s holiday […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop Opens In Hoboken, NJ
Whole Foods Market opened the fifth location of its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, Dec. 18 at 101 Washington St. in Hoboken, New Jersey. The 4,851-square-foot location features more than 350 items from the Northeast, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards. “Opening our first store in Hoboken is an exciting […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast
CTown Supermarkets Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Voucher Giveaway
CTown Supermarkets has launched its 50th Anniversary Surprise and Delight Initiative, featuring Josh Martinez of iHeartRadio’s Z100 station, providing $50 voucher giveaways at six locations throughout the New York City boroughs. As part of the program, customers are invited to find hidden CTown 50th Anniversary token cards while shopping at one of the participating locations […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Price Rite Marketplace Shares Budget-Friendly Holiday Meal Guides
Price Rite Marketplace aims to make it easier for families to prepare meals this holiday season by offering two guides that show how customers can feed eight to 10 people for about $40 using regularly priced items available in stores. The lists feature ingredients for two types of holiday meals: Ham dinner meal: spiral ham; […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, SpartanNash
Family Fare Highlights Holiday Savings On Baking, Meal Essentials
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, is highlighting holiday savings at Family Fare stores across seven states, with deals on baking essentials and holiday meal ingredients. Family Fare’s baking aisle features Our Family brand products, including sugar ($2.49), flour ($1.99), sweetened condensed milk ($2.79), oil ($2.99) and baking […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Midwest, News, Special Section
Busch’s Fresh Food Market President, CEO Finds Home At Family-Owned Grocer
As Busch’s Fresh Food Market enters its next half-century, President and CEO Bobby Turner is nearing his third year leading the 16-store, family-owned grocer with a focus on modernization, cultural strength and deep community connection. Turner, who brings more than 35 years of food retail experience, including decades with Whole Foods Market, has found a […]