As part of its Recipe for Change impact framework, Albertsons Cos. and its foundation have established a new goal to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2030 through a combination of surplus food donations and funds raised by its foundation, after meeting the original goal of more than one billion meals. In addition, the foundation’s Nourishing […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Donates $112K To Support The Urban League
Schnucks Markets Inc., in partnership with its customers, donated $112,000 to support the Urban League through the fifth annual “Round Up at the Register.” The campaign ran Feb. 5-18, with customers donating $97,364 and Schnucks providing an additional $14,636. Customers had the option at checkout to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Southwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Expand Into Texas Over Next 2 Years
BJ’s Wholesale Club has shared plans to open 25-30 clubs over the next two fiscal years, including several clubs set in Texas’ DFW area starting in early 2026. “We are eager to continue our expansion by bringing unbeatable value, convenience and assortment to the Dallas-Fort Worth community,” said Bob Eddy, BJ’s chairman and CEO. “Economic […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Beverage News, News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens First Spirits & Wine Store In Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
The Fresh Market opened its first Spirits & Wine store March 7 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The new Spirits & Wine site is located adjacent to The Fresh Market’s store and features a wide selection of premium spirits, wines and craft beer, as well as assorted mixers, snacks, glassware and wine by the glass. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Feature, West
Latinos Are Driving Retail Force Across West
by Diana Leza Sheehan / founder, principal consultant, PDG Insights In this new series, we explore the opportunity created for retailers by targeting Latino grocery consumers across the United States. For context, the Latino population in 2024 reached about 66 million, or about 19.5 percent of the total U.S. population. Spending power among this […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Retailer of the Year
BFS Transitioning Focus From Customer Service To Hospitality
Balls Food Stores has been recognized as The Shelby Report of the Midwest’s 2025 Retailer of the Year, an honor that celebrates the company’s dedication to innovation, community service and operational excellence. Scott Bayne, EVP of operations, attributes this recognition to the company’s forward-thinking leadership, commitment to its teammates and ongoing transformation into a teammate […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Target Shares Strategic Plan To Drive $15B In Sales By 2030
During its financial community meeting March 4, Target Corp. outlined how ongoing investments aim to accelerate its strategic plan and drive billions of dollars of sales growth across its multi-channel business by 2030. The plans include: Bringing consumers an on-trend and affordable assortment; Reinforcing Target as the “destination for discovery” by blending its physical, digital […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest, Retailer of the Year
BFS Charts Future With Employee Ownership, Growth Initiatives
Kansas City, Kansas-based Balls Food Stores (BFS) – The Shelby Report of the Midwest’s 2025 Retailer of the Year – is embarking on an ambitious new chapter, marked by employee ownership, a strategic growth initiative and deep commitment to its teammates. The independent grocer, which operates 25 stores under the Hen House, Price Chopper, Sun […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Healthy Choice Wellness Offers Unified Rewards Program Across All Banners
Healthy Choice Wellness Corp., a holding company operating 19 natural and organic grocery stores across six states, has launched a revamped fully-integrated rewards program across all banners, offering discounts, special pricing and other promotions. “It has been widely acknowledged that strong loyalty programs increase customer engagement and retention, encouraging more frequent shopping while reducing customer […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Private Label Brands, West
Market Of Choice Launches New Private Label Line
Market of Choice, Oregon’s largest independent, family-owned grocer, is strengthening its commitment to local producers with Craft & Kitchen, its new private label line. The line includes premium dairy products and center-store pantry staples distinguished by recipes and flavors created with Oregon makers and Market of Choice chefs. Market of Choice stores have the largest […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, Northeast
Big Y Donates $75K To Red Cross For California Wildfire Relief
Big Y Foods has donated $75,000 to support the American Red Cross network’s humanitarian relief efforts to those affected by the wildfires in California. The Springfield, Massachusetts-based supermarket chain collected donations from customers and employees Jan. 17-31 in-store, online and myExpress Checkout Mobile app. The total also included contributions from Big Y. “We are truly […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Produce News, Southwest
United Family, Rainier Fruit Donate Socks To Texas Nonprofits
The United Family and Rainier Fruit donated 5,000 pairs of socks to Texas nonprofits in February through their Apples and Pears on a Mission initiative, the companies announced. The donations, intended to support the homeless community, were made possible by a portion of proceeds from Rainier Fruit pear and apple sales during the fall and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Cheerios Contest Raises $1.3M For Food Banks
ShopRite’s recent ShopRite Partners In Caring Cheerios Contest raised $1.3 million, which the company attributed to customers’ generosity and the dedication of its associates who helped raise awareness around food insecurity. As part of the annual hunger-fighting tradition, employees from the top fundraising stores will be featured on limited-edition Cheerios cereal boxes the grocer sells […]
Posted inNortheast, Corporate Store News, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Launches Campaign To Help Find Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
Tops Friendly Markets is partnering with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), a global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, to raise money to fund research to help find a cure for T1D. This year’s campaign runs through March 22. T1D is an autoimmune disease that causes the pancreas to make very little insulin or none […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Springboard Seeks Second Cohort For Business Accelerator
Schnuck Markets Inc., in partnership with Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, is seeking a second cohort of local and diverse-owned businesses to participate in the Schnucks Springboard accelerator program. Diverse-owned is defined as at least 51 percent owned, operated and managed by a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident that is a member of one […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, Northeast
Hannaford Donates $1.3M To Advance Child Health, Wellness
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has announced a $1.3 million investment in programs that impact child health and wellness across New England and New York. The latest chapter of Hannaford’s “Eat Well, Be Well – A Path to Better Health” initiative, the funding will enhance programs that help children eat healthier and stay active with the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Independent Store News, Southwest
Destination Grocery Store To Open At New Address In Marathon, TX
Some grocers are born into the business and some choose it. Some just seem to have it in their blood and are able to create not just stores, but destinations. Sam Stavinoha has created such a place in the tiny West Texas town of Marathon, a stop on the way south to Big Bend National […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, West
Morris To Succeed Sankaran As Albertsons Cos. CEO
Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced a CEO succession plan under which Susan Morris, EVP and chief operations officer, will assume the role following the planned retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1. During the transition period, Morris will work closely with Sankaran to continue executing the company’s “Customers for Life” strategy. On the effective date, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
King Kullen, Wild By Nature Raise $16K For Long Island Food Bank
Hauppauge, New York-based King Kullen and Wild by Nature recently held the annual in-store “Check Out Hunger” campaign, raising $16,000 for the Long Island Cares/Harry Chapin Food Bank. Tracey Cullen, King Kullen VP of corporate strategy and initiatives and the great-granddaughter of King Kullen founder Michael Cullen, noted that the company and its customers have […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opens In Myrtle Beach, SC
BJ’s Wholesale Club opened a new store with a BJ’s Gas location Feb. 28 at 136 Las Palmas Drive in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina “At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we’re dedicated to serving the families who depend on us,” said Ryan Gavin, club manager. “We bring unbeatable value and savings of up to 25 percent off […]