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Study Finds Shoppers Stressed By Rising Prices, Inflation, Tariffs

The Feedback Group has released findings from its latest national research study, “Supermarket Shoppers: Rising Prices, Inflation and Tariffs.” The study found that 61 percent of U.S. supermarket shoppers report feeling stressed about rising grocery prices. This stress is especially pronounced among younger and middle-age shoppers – Generation X (70 percent), Millennials (67 percent) and […]

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Shifting Plates: How Inflation, Gen Z Are Reshaping Grocery Baskets

Rising grocery prices are influencing American consumption habits, compelling consumers to embrace recipes, private labels and more economical protein choices to maximize their spending. New data from Chicory reveals that inflation and economic uncertainty, exacerbated by tariffs, are shaping what consumers are buying and preparing for meals in 2025. According to Chicory’s “Economic Sentiment Report,” […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, News, Private Label Brands, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Expands Ice Cream Offerings In Time For Summer

Publix is expanding its ice cream selection by introducing new everyday pint sizes and a variety of lactose-free flavors, available year-round. The pint lineup now features popular flavors previously found only in half-gallon sizes. These include Barnie’s Coffee, a coffee-flavored ice cream made with real milk and cream; Chocolate Trinity, a chocolate ice cream swirled […]

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Sedano’s Supermarkets Begins Accepting OTC, Flex Benefit Cards

Sedano’s Supermarkets has begun accepting over-the-counter (OTC) and Flex benefit cards at all of its stores, enabling eligible members to use them to buy approved food items. Sedano’s aims to expand access to essential grocery items while supporting the health and well-being of its customers, many of whom are seniors or caregivers managing special dietary […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West

T&T Supermarket Plans Largest CA Store Yet In Chino Hills

T&T Supermarket Inc. has shared plans for a second store in Southern California, at the Crossroads Marketplace Chino Hills, set to open in fall 2026. Following the announcement of its store in the Great Park community of Irvine, this will mark T&T’s sixth planned location in the U.S. Located at 13017-13021 Peyton Drive, the 61,000-square-foot store […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast

Food Lion Feeds Honors Hunger-Relief Efforts During Feedys Awards

Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, marked its 10th annual Feedys Awards by honoring a select group of food banks, volunteers, community leaders and Food Lion employees who make an impact in their communities. This year’s honorees were recognized for their outstanding efforts and commitment to addressing food insecurity across the grocery retailer’s 10-state […]

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Harris Teeter Reopens Hurricane-Damaged Store In Hendersonville, NC

In what wasn’t merely another retail remodel, the Harris Teeter store at 636 Spartanburg Highway in Hendersonville, North Carolina, officially reopened June 10 following an eight-month closure due to damage from Hurricane Helene. For the grocer’s team and the community, the occasion marked a far more profound milestone.  In late September, Helene made landfall in […]

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Heritage Grocers Group Begins Meat Campaign At Tony’s Fresh Market

Heritage Grocers Group has introduced “A Cut Above the Rest” meat campaign at its Chicago-based banner Tony’s Fresh Market. “Our meat department is built on four core pillars: quality, variety, freshness and in-house expert butchers,” said CMO Vince Gambino. “At the heart of this campaign is a simple promise: to ensure every customer receives the […]