The grocer says these openings are a “runway into 2027,” when it plans more new stores within its 10-state footprint.
Category: Store News
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Marketing News, National, News
Target Names New Marketing, Guest Experience Chief
Mark Weinstein had served as Hilton’s global chief marketing officer since 2020, overseeing the Hilton Honors loyalty program as well as the hotel’s many brands.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, National, News
Sprouts’ 500th Store Opens In TX, Among 4 New Locations
The milestone store in The Woodlands, Texas, is joined by locations in Arizona, California and New Jersey.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Shelby Content, Store News
SNAP Whiplash, Payment Tech Top Agenda At Nebraska Grocery Summit
The fourth annual gathering also informed attendees about rural grocery resources and purchasing Nebraska-made products.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, Finance News, West
Costco Caps FY26 With $297.3B In Sales, Up 10.2 Percent
The membership club retailer announced the preliminary yearly results while announcing August’s strong sales figures.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, IGA, National, News
IGA Community Development Builds Momentum, From ATL To Rural America
The Community Development arm that IGA announced in January continues its work around the country to bring grocery stores to areas that need them.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Harps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps CEO Eskew To Retire; Van Hoose Named Successor
Eskew will step down after nearly 50 years at Harps, while Van Hoose returns a member of the founding family to the company’s top role.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart+ Adds Citgo, Growing Gas Benefit To 17K Stations
Walmart+ members in parts of the Southeast, Midwest and Northeast will see some of the biggest gains in access, the retailer said.
Posted inNews, Featured News, Grocers Give, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Helping Heroes Adopts 1,300 First Responder Stations
The grocer donated $150,000 to first responder nonprofits to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11.
Posted inGrocers Give, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Anchors 9/11 Day Meal Pack Marking 25th Anniversary
Four hundred-plus volunteers assemble more than 145,000 multi-serving oatmeal kits for families in need as part of the observance.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger’s Martinsville, IN, Remodel Part Of Year’s $200M Investments
Central Division President Mike Goodwin said the goal of the remodel was to make the store more convenient and comfortable.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Investing $230M In Team Member Pay, Benefits
Among the enhacements, U.S. team members will gain access to Amazon’s benefits package on Jan. 1.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Q2 Identical Sales Up 0.2%; Sales Guidance Lowered
Adjusted e-commerce sales was a bright spot for the grocer, growing 20 percent during the quarter.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Replacement Store In VA Opens Sept. 16
The company’s history in the Smyth County community stretches back nearly half a century.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
Grocers Give Back: Retailers Rallying For Their Communities
The grocers’ efforts to support their communities include checkout donations, associate volunteerism and supplier partnerships.
Posted inMarketing News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops, By Abigail Lee To Unveil Royalty Print Snacks At Sept. 12 Event
The Royalty-print snacks will be available at most Tops locations, while tailgate merchandise will be sold at nearly 30 stores in pop-up style boutiques.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
NGA Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships To 21 Students
Each scholarship, supporting a student planning a grocery industry career, is made possible by a company or individual, often honoring the legacy of a business or industry leader.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Harps Food Stores, Southwest
Harps Promotes Haulmark, McDoniel To Director Roles
They will oversee insurance and AI strategy/innovation, respectively.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bakery News, Deli News, Featured News, News, Produce News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Voted Best Grocery Store In USA Today 10Best
The North Carolina-based specialty grocer repeated its five-category sweep from last year.
Posted inAisle Watch, Featured News, Fresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest, Suppliers
Fresh Thyme’s First ‘Pitch Thyme’ Adds 4 MI Brands To Shelves
Specialty coffee spread maker Bingo Roasters earning top honors as the Customer Choice winner.