Kroger’s Atlanta Division broke ground July 11 on a new Marketplace store in Locust Grove, Georgia. The store, which represents a $41 million investment, will span more than 123,000 square feet. It is expected to open in fall 2026. “This is not just a capital investment – it’s a community investment,” said Victor Smith, division […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest
Harps Food Stores To Acquire James Super Save Foods
Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire James Super Save Foods, an independent grocery store in Mena, Arkansas, with an expected closing and reopening as Harps later this summer. James Womble, owner of James Super Save Foods, recently informed his employees that the store’s operations, employment and day-to-day functions will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest
The United Family To Build New Location In Seminole, TX
The United Family is planning a new 49,000-square-foot United Supermarkets location and United Express convenience store and fuel station at Hobbs Highway and 21st Street in Seminole, Texas, with construction slated to begin in late spring 2026. The location will replace the current United Supermarkets in town. Information regarding an official groundbreaking ceremony will be […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
Loteria Sweepstakes Returns To Cardenas, Los Altos Ranch Markets
Heritage Grocers Group has brought back its annual Loteria Scratcher Sweepstakes program through Sept. 2. Customers at Cardenas Markets and Los Altos Ranch Market locations can play for a chance to win a share of $700,000 in prizes. Affectionately known as “Mexican Bingo,” Lotería is a cultural tradition that unites families and communities across generations. […]
Posted inProduce News, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Festival Foods Hosts Record-Breaking Cherry Display In De Pere, WI
Festival Foods is kicking off peak cherry season by hosting the largest display of the fruit in company history. On July 16, the De Pere, Wisconsin, Festival Foods location will unveil a 9-foot wide, 30-foot long, 6-foot-high mountain of fresh cherries grown and hand-picked by family farms in the Pacific Northwest. Shoppers can view the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Begins Annual Backpack Boosters Back To School Supply Drive
Kroger’s Dallas Division has kicked off its annual Backpack Boosters school supply drive, which benefits underserved students in independent school districts of Dallas-Fort Worth, East Texas and Northwest Louisiana. Through July 22, customers can donate a school supply kit for $10 or give $1, $3 or $5. Customers shopping through online delivery or pickup also […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot y Mas Concept Store Opens In Overland, MO
As part of an ongoing collaboration, Save A Lot and Leevers Supermarkets have opened a new store format called Save A Lot y Mas at 9430 Midland Blvd. in Overland, Missouri. The store builds on the core Save A Lot concept, offering an expanded selection of fresh Hispanic produce, specialty meats and bakery items. The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest, News
Fareway Holds Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening In Lisbon, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony July 8 for a new store at 930 Commercial St. in Lisbon, Iowa. Fareway acquired the 18,000-square-foot store from Brother’s Market in March and has since completed a full renovation of the property. The store officially opened for business July 9. “As Fareway grows, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Dollar General, Southeast
Dollar General Celebrates Fifth Year Of Feeding America Partnership
Dollar General has made an additional $1 million donation to celebrate its fifth-year partnership anniversary with Feeding America, which helps address national food insecurity impacting more than 47 million people in the U.S. Since piloting the program in 2019 and announcing it in 2021, Dollar General has donated more than $5 million, as well as more than […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Releases 2024 Impact Report
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has released its annual impact report covering fiscal year 2024. “Throughout 2024, we advanced our mission of ‘Touching Lives for the Better’ by promoting affordable food access, reducing waste and encouraging entrepreneurship,” said Jason Potter, president and CEO of Grocery Outlet. “I am excited to guide our company forward in service […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, News, Southwest
Grocers Committed To Flood Relief In Central TX
Over the Fourth of July weekend, areas of Central Texas were impacted by sudden, catastrophic flash floods that resulted in widespread destruction and more than 110 deaths. Grocers are playing a critical role in helping with relief efforts, using their extensive networks, logistical capabilities and community ties to provide aid. Here’s a breakdown of how […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Accepting Applications For ‘Open Call’ Product Event
Walmart is accepting applications for its annual “Open Call” event, set for Oct. 7-8, which gives small business owners and entrepreneurs an opportunity to sell their U.S.-made, -grown or -assembled products via the retailer. New this year, the Open Call is expanding beyond products to include innovative companies developing technologies that enable or enhance U.S. manufacturing. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Begins Annual PVA Donation Drive
Food City has begun its annual in-store donation campaign for Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), a national nonprofit for disabled vets, their families and caregivers. In partnership with seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty, the campaign will run through July 29, encouraging shoppers to donate $1, $3 or $5 at check out. Food City also offers customers an opportunity […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Partners With Plaster Creek Stewards On Sustainability Projects
Meijer partnered with Plaster Creek Stewards on a project to help ensure sustainable stormwater management solutions around its supercenter at 28th Street and Kalamazoo Avenue in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as well as a gas station being built on the adjacent corner. Plaster Creek Stewards is an initiative of Calvin University, working in partnership with the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Hosting Expanded Business Summit In Iowa
Hy-Vee Inc. will host an Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit Sept. 18-19 at its corporate headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa, expanding the event’s format to provide more small businesses and entrepreneurs with resources and an opportunity to pitch their products to the grocer’s category managers. The competition is open to all small businesses across the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Begins Pilot Of Instacart’s Caper Carts
As part of an initial in-store program, Wegmans has launched Instacart’s Caper Carts – AI-powered smart carts – at its store in Syracuse, New York. Caper Carts enable customers to track spending and check out seamlessly. They recognize items as they are dropped into the cart and customers can bag as they shop, tapping signals […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Midwest, News
Mackinaw Family Market Thrives As Community Hub In Bustling Tourist Town
At the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the independent Mackinaw Family Market stands as a cornerstone of Mackinaw City – both during the bustling summer tourism season and the quiet winter months. The village of 847 residents is a resort community located on the shores of the Straits of Mackinac. For Mackinaw Family Market […]
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Independent Grocers Show Resilience: Key Takeaways From The 2025 FMS/NGA U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study
The 2025 FMS/NGA Financial Study highlights how independent grocers responded to economic uncertainty, rising costs and shifting consumer spending. Robert Graybill, president and CEO of FMS Solutions, brings decades of expertise in grocery financial performance. With the release of the 2025 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study – developed in partnership with the National Grocers Association, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Celebrates Growth At Annual Membership Meeting
Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer-owned grocery cooperative, held its annual membership meeting June 25. The gathering, one of the largest in recent years, reflected the strong support and unity among the cooperative’s independent retail members. Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Allegiance Retail Services, praised the exceptional leadership now in place – describing it as […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Grocery Outlet Welcomes 2 New Board Members
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has appointed Michael Kobayashi and Lawrence “Chip” Molloy to its board of directors, effective June 26, as part of the company’s board refreshment and leadership transition efforts. Kobayashi and Molloy also will serve on the board’s audit and risk committee. They were selected following a national search conducted with the assistance […]