In September, Organic Harvest Month, Natural Grocers customers raised $100,585 for the Organic Farmers Association, an organization led and controlled by certified organic farmers that works to create a voice for all organic farmers. Natural Grocers shoppers across 19 states made in-store contributions and exceeded the $50,000 target goal by more than 100 percent, further proving […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Bakery News, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Latest News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Perishables, Private Label Brands, Produce News, Southeast
Thibodaux, Louisiana, Rouses Features Nicholls State University Theme
Rouses Markets has teamed up with Nicholls State University for its first-ever collegiate-themed grocery store. The décor and merchandise at Rouses Markets is tailored to each location, but this new store goes a step further. The interior is painted Colonels’ red and gray, and there are Nicholls logos and school photos throughout. There’s even a […]
Posted inGelson's, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, West
Gelson’s Debuts New Offerings From ‘Winemaker of the Year’ Fayard
Encino, California-based Gelson’s is launching three new bottlings in its exclusive collection of Gelson’s Wines, all produced through its ongoing collaboration with Julien Fayard, named 2016 “Winemaker of the Year” by Wine Spectrum. On November 2, from 2 until 5 p.m., all 27 Gelson’s stores will pour samples of the newly curated wines, complemented by holiday meal […]
Posted inIngles Markets, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Southeast
Ingles Teams Up With ABCCM, WLOS-TV, iHeartRadio To Donate Meals
On Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m., Ingles Markets, along with partners ABCCM, WLOS-TV and iHeartRadio, will present the total amount of food and funds raised during the Ingles’ Kids Pantry one-day food drive held on Oct. 9. The drive, held at the Ingles Market on Tunnel Road in Asheville, North Carolina, consisted of 60 […]
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Basics Opens Doors To New Market In Tualatin, Oregon
Basics, a new food market designed to help people cook more at home with fresh, regional ingredients, is opening this month in Tualatin, Oregon. Across from Dutch Bros. Coffee at 8680 Southwest Old Tualatin Sherwood Road, the store features seasonally rotating meal stations, nutrition classes and cooking demos, all under one roof. Locally owned Basics […]
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Walmart Adds Adult Beverages To Grocery Pickup 2,000 Stores
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is now offering adult beverages for through its grocery pickup service customers in 2,000 locations in 29 states, including California, Texas and Florida. Shoppers can select a wide variety of wine and beer options, in accordance with state and local regulations, often including regional or local brands. Select locations also allow for […]
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S&W Heirloom Series Beans Launch At Whole Foods Market
Faribault, Minnesota-based S&W Beans has launched its S&W Heirloom Series of beans, which are available only at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. “At S&W Beans, we strive to be forward-thinking leaders in beans, focused on new and exciting ways to bring beans to market. We are extremely proud of our Heirloom Series launch, which has […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Equipment & Technology, Online Grocery Technology, Supply Chain News, West
Smart & Final Introduces New Online Shopping Options Through Mercatus
Commerce, California-based Smart & Final, the grocery warehouse store for household and business customers, launched two customized online shopping portals at SmartandFinal.com and Business.SmartandFinal.com. The new platforms are powered by technology partner Mercatus and delivered by Shipt, TForce and others who provide fulfillment of household and business orders. Household customers now can view weekly specials on Smart […]