Harps Food Stores Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Craven Foods, a grocery store in the Fairfield Bay, Arkansas. Craven Foods will close at the end of the day May 19, and reopen two days later as a Harps Food Store. Craven Foods has been a cornerstone of the community, known for […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Donates Meals During ‘Score To Give More’ Initiative
During the 2024-25 college basketball season, Food Lion Feeds partnered with 51 programs in eight states, including 15 women’s teams, for its “Score to Give More” initiative. For every free throw made during regular season and tournament games, Food Lion Feeds provided 100 meals (up to 30,000 per team), with the effort totaling more than […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, National, News
NGA Warns FTC: Protect Competition, Supply Chains Amid Tariff Pressures
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson calling for close monitoring and enforcement action in response to the competitive risks posed by new and proposed tariffs on imported goods. In its letter, NGA warned that rising tariffs could disrupt the food supply chain much like […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News
Family-Owned Busch’s Fresh Food Market Marks 50th Anniversary
Busch’s Fresh Food Market, a family-owned supermarket chain in Southeast Michigan, plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a 10-day sale. From May 16-25, shoppers will find exclusive deals across the store as a thank-you for their continued support. The celebration also includes a charity hot dog event in all stores on May 17-18, with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
Grocery Outlet Names Free Groceries For Life Sweepstakes Winners
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has announced the winners of its Free Groceries for Life sweepstakes, which also offered customers the chance to win a range of other prizes. The grand prize winners (valued at $240,000) – Michaele Webster of Hidden Valley Lake, California, and Annette Baker of Westminster, California – were surprised with celebrations at […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, News, West
Aldi Opens First 2 Stores In Las Vegas, Expanding Western Footprint
Aldi opened its first two stores in the Las Vegas area April 24 – one at 621 Marks St. in Henderson, Nevada, and 2106 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas. The new stores are part of the retailer’s five-year national growth strategy to grow by more than 225 locations in 2025 and 800 stores […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest
The United Family Debuts New Market Street In Rio Rancho, NM
The United Family debuted its new Market Street location in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, to media and community members with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and store tours April 24. The store opened to the public at 6 a.m. the next day. Marking the 100th location for The United Family and its third in Rio Rancho, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens 2 Supermarkets In FL, CT
The Fresh Market opened two new locations April 23 – in Jensen Beach, Florida, and Wethersfield, Connecticut – that mark the retailer’s 170th and 171st stores, respectively. Customers at both locations experienced the traditional The Fresh Market opening celebration, featuring giveaways, samples and the cracking of a more than 80-pound wheel of parmesan cheese. The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
T&T Supermarket To Open First Southern California Store
T&T Supermarket’s first Southern California store, which will be in the Great Park community of Irvine, is slated to open next winter. Located in The Canopy at Great Park, with access from the future 133 Freeway interchange, the new 34,000-square-foot store aims to become a go-to destination for residents and visitors to the nearby Great […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Springboard Adds Products From First Cohort To Store Shelves
Products that were a part of the first class of Schnucks Springboard local and diverse-owned business accelerator are appearing on shelves at select Schnucks stores in the St. Louis area. The companies will receive a four-week trial for their products on a devoted endcap at the following 15 St. Louis-area Schnucks stores: Missouri – Arsenal, […]
Posted inSustainability News, H-E-B, Independent Store News, News, Southwest
H-E-B Gives Away 274K Reusable Bags For Earth Day
As part of its annual Earth Day celebration, H-E-B gave away 274,000 reusable bags to customers across Texas. Beginning at 8 a.m. April 22, shoppers who visited any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas were eligible to receive a bag. Since 2008, H-E-B has given out more than 3.2 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Whole Foods
Opening Dates Set For 2 New NYC Whole Foods Market Daily Shops
Whole Foods Market will open two more locations of its smaller format store concept this spring in New York City. The first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, a 10,000-square-foot store at 409 East 14th St. in the East Village’s StuyTown development, will open May 14. The Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, totaling 8,500 square feet […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Releases Annual Impact Report
Southeastern Grocers released its 2024 Impact Report to coincide with Earth Day on April 22. In addition, the grocer supported local conservation efforts through financial donations and volunteer opportunities for employees at nine Earth Month events in partnership with organizations across its five-state footprint. Southeastern Grocers’ annual report highlights its accomplishments over the last year […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, West
Market Of Choice Prepares To Open In Hillsboro, OR
Market of Choice will open its 12th store on May 22 at 3515 SE Cornelius Pass Road in Hillsboro, Oregon. Located near Tualatin Valley Highway, the 35,000-square-foot store will bring about 150 jobs to the community while offering a diverse selection of conventional, natural and specialty products. Market of Choice features a variety of items […]
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NGA Foundation Advisory Group To Assist In Independent Grocers’ SNAP EBT Upgrades
The National Grocers Association (NGA) Foundation has welcomed a new advisory committee to help promote and expand its assistance to independent grocers in modernizing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) systems, including implementing SNAP Online and EBT chip card functionality. This initiative, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Ingraffia As Chief Transformation Officer
Frank Ingraffia, CEO of Tony’s Fresh Market chain, has added Heritage Grocers Group’s chief transformation officer role to his duties and will work among the company’s offices in Chicago, Dallas and Ontario, California. He will report to Heritage Grocers Group Chairman and CEO Suzy Monford. Heritage’s transformation office was created in December as the company […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Celebrates Opening Of New Store in Dayton, TN
Food City opened a 55,000-square-foot store April 16 in Dayton, Tennessee, that replaces the previous Market Street location in the city. “We appreciate the support the residents of Dayton and Rhea County have shown our company, and we’re excited to provide our loyal customers with a much-needed new state-of-the-art Food City to better serve their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Honors Associates For Outstanding Community Service
Six Publix associates were honored with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting. Publix founder George Jenkins believed that the company and its associates should make a difference in their communities. The Mr. George Community Service Award annually recognizes associates who have continued his […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
United Supermarkets Breaks Ground On New Store In Andrews, TX
Representatives of The United Family joined city officials and other community representatives April 17 to break ground on the first United Supermarkets grocery store and fuel station in Andrews, Texas, which is slated to open in 2026. Sidney Hopper, president of The United Family, commented on the new market and the company’s continued growth in West […]
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Whole Foods Market Celebrates Supplier All-Stars
Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has named the recipients of its annual Supplier All-Star Awards, recognizing 16 brands aligned with the grocer’s core values. This year’s recipients represent an array of emerging and established brands that have made a mark during their two to 30 years on the retailer’s shelves. They include Acme Smoked Fish […]