Posted inIndependent Store News, Health & Wellness, Meijer, Midwest, News

Meijer Launches Virtual Healthcare Platform With WellSync

Meijer has launched a virtual healthcare service through a partnership with WellSync, allowing customers to access treatment for common health conditions from home for $29.99 per visit with no insurance required. Customers can receive care for cold, flu, allergies, hair loss and other everyday health concerns through board-certified healthcare professionals through the Meijer website, pharmacy […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, National, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Launches Grocery Delivery Through Uber

Kroger has launched on-demand and same-day delivery through Uber Eats, Uber and Postmates apps at nearly 2,700 stores nationwide, the Cincinnati-based grocer and Uber Technologies announced Jan. 15. Customers can order groceries, Kroger’s Our Brands products and household essentials from Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s, Harris Teeter, Mariano’s and other Kroger banners through […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, News, Southeast

Food Lion Donates 805K Meals Through College Football Program

Food Lion Feeds donated the equivalent of 805,000 meals to college students through its annual Sack to Give Back program during the 2025 football season, topping the previous year’s total of 793,000 meals. Thirty-four collegiate football teams participated in the program, which provided the equivalent of 1,000 meals for every quarterback sack recorded during the […]

Posted inNews, C-Store News, Executive News, Southwest

Yesway Hires Hampton As Chief Technology Officer

Robert Hampton has joined convenience store chain Yesway as chief technology officer. Reporting to Tom Trkla, chairman, CEO and president, Hampton will lead Yesway’s information technology strategy and oversee all aspects of enterprise technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity and innovation. With more than 20 years of executive technology leadership experience in the retail, convenience and supply […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast, Retail Media, Southeast

Key Food Partners With Swiftly To Modernize Digital Shopper Experience

Key Food Stores Co-Operative, a chain of more than 460 family-owned and -operated supermarkets across eight Northeast states, has partnered with Swiftly to transform its digital ecosystem and tap new retail media revenue streams. Through the collaboration, Key Food will leverage Swiftly’s App & Web platform with integrated Alcohol Cashback solutions to enhance shopper engagement. […]

Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, National, News, Walmart

Walmart Shares Executive Leadership Changes

Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) has announced several executive leadership changes designed to fuel innovation and drive the new era of retail, with all appointments effective Feb. 1. The board of directors has elected new leaders to its executive council, and incoming President and CEO John Furner shared additional organizational changes. “Over my 32 years with […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, National, News, Save A Lot

Save A Lot Donates 103K Food Bags Through Holiday Campaign

Save A Lot donated 103,656 bags of food to local charities through its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday program, marking a 54 percent increase from the prior year’s effort. The St. Louis-based discount grocer announced the results Jan. 15, following a three-month donation campaign. Customers purchased pre-assembled food bags at Save A Lot stores […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, National, News

2 Grocers Garner Top Employer Certification For Workplace Excellence

Lidl US and Ahold Delhaize USA have earned Top Employer certification for 2026, making them the only U.S.-based grocery retailers recognized by the Amsterdam-based Top Employers Institute for workplace excellence this year. The certifications acknowledge both companies’ human resources practices and organizational culture. The Top Employers Institute evaluates companies based on participation and results from […]