Meijer has expanded its partnership with EVgo Inc. to set up as many as 480 new public fast-charging stalls for electric vehicles at Meijer properties across Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. To date, EVgo has opened 24 of the stalls at six Meijer stores in Michigan and Ohio. As part of the expanded […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Plans Grand Opening In Clovis, CA
Vallarta Supermarkets will hold a grand opening Nov. 20 for its new location at 170 W. Shaw Ave. in Clovis, California. The recently completed store has taken over a 51,204-square-foot space, bringing 218 new jobs to the city. It is one of the largest locations Vallarta has in California. The new store will feature many departments, including: Guacamole […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Food Lion, Guest Contributors, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Southern Flavors: Unpacking Unique Supermarket Scene In Southeastern U.S.
by Diana Leza Sheehan Within the grocery sector in the U.S., the Southeast stands out with its distinctive characteristics. Influenced by local tastes, strong community bonds and the significant presence of Publix, this region’s grocery landscape is unique. Including some 11 states, the Southeast region accounts for 25 percent of the U.S. population – about […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Survey Highlights Holiday Grocery Shopping Habits
In preparation for Thanksgiving, The Kroger Co. surveyed customers about their grocery shopping habits and what they plan to eat during the holiday this year. According to 84.51º, Kroger’s retail and data science, insights and media arm, nearly 90 percent of surveyed households plan to celebrate Thanksgiving this year – and insights show customers’ tastes […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Sprouts Farmers Market Expands Store Presence Across U.S.
Sprouts Farmers Market will hold two store openings in November and December, building upon its reputation as “one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country.” The stores are in addition to those the retailer opened in the previous months, including locations in Cheyenne, Wyoming; Hayward, California; Rio Rancho, New Mexico; Greenville, South Carolina; Long Beach, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Mollie Stone’s Markets Kicks Off Fundraiser To Fight Hunger
Mollie Stone’s Markets has begun its annual Grab & Give food drive, a community initiative in partnership with San Francisco-Marin Food Bank aimed at fighting hunger in the San Francisco Bay Area. Customers at all Mollie Stone’s locations can participate through Dec. 31 by buying pre-packed bags of groceries or making direct donations. Each Grab & […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Midwest
Chicago Market Taking Shape In Historic Train Station
Next year, the Windy City will be getting a new grocery store with the opening of Chicago Market in the Gerber building on Broadway, a landmark location that served as a train station for a century. Dan Arnett, general manager, recently spoke with The Shelby Report of the Midwest about the store and how a […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast
Stew Leonard’s Joins Uber Eats For Grocery Delivery
Uber Eats has begun a partnership with Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and -operated farm fresh food store in the Northeast, for grocery delivery. All of Stew Leonard’s Connecticut, New Jersey and New York locations are available to shop on the Uber Eats and Uber apps, giving consumers near-instant access to the brand’s exclusive items. Uber One […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southeast
Kroger Breaks Ground On New Marketplace In Clarksville, TN
The Kroger Co. has broken ground on its fourth store in Clarksville, Tennessee, which is set to open in late 2025. The new 123,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace on Needmore Road, which will bring about 150 jobs to the area, will offer expanded amenities, including a Starbucks, Murray’s Cheese, The Little Clinic, fuel center and broad selection […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods To Open New Markets In December
Whole Foods Markets plans to open three new stores in December – a 42,024-square-foot site in Boynton Beach, Florida; a 44,600-square-foot location in Nashua, New Hampshire; and one totaling 44,648 square feet in Stamford, Connecticut. Features of the markets include: Full-service seafood counter featuring sustainable wild-caught or responsibly-farmed seafood and a large selection of ready-to-cook […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, West
The Save Mart Companies Begin Annual Holiday Food Drive
The Save Mart Companies’ annual “Friends Feeding Friends” holiday food drive has begun at all Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx stores in California and Western Nevada. The drive supports community food banks and pantries during the holiday season and runs through Dec. 31. The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation also will make a matching cash […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Northeast
Murphy’s Fresh Markets Serving Its Communities Inside, Outside Stores
Murphy’s Fresh Markets operates three stores in southern New Jersey. The stores are nestled in their respective neighborhoods, with strong relationships with customers and a reputation for charitable giving. But the grocer knows that to continue to be successful, the stores have to provide the goods, literally, as well. “My family’s grown roots here and […]
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates Opening Of Third Store In Pflugerville, TX
H-E-B opened a new 127,000-square-foot store Nov. 13 at 2641 E. Pflugerville Pkwy. in Pflugerville, Texas, the retailer’s third location in the city. The store includes the city’s first True Texas BBQ restaurant and has distinctive features such as H-E-B curbside with covered parking, full-service H-E-B pharmacy with two-lane drive-thru, fuel station with car wash […]
Posted inC-Store News, Southeast
Wawa Expands Into Georgia, Opens First Of 3 Locations
After its first Georgia store debuted Nov. 14 at 1401 Tallahassee Highway in Bainbridge, Wawa says it plans to open two additional sites in the state by the end of 2024 – at U.S. 341 and Community Road in Brunswick and 356 West Orange St. in Jesup. “We are thrilled to open three stores this […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National
Circana Thanksgiving Report: Consumers Will Spend More On Groceries
Circana has released its annual Thanksgiving Outlook, providing insights into projected consumer purchasing behaviors and attitudes for 2024. This year’s analysis highlights the popularity of Thanksgiving traditions, providing data to help manufacturers, retailers and marketers develop merchandising and promotional strategies and drive growth throughout the season. The week prior to and the week of the […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic Champ Donates $25K To The Other Way Ministries
Meijer is making a $25,000 donation to The Other Way Ministries in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on behalf of 2024 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give champion Lilia Vu. The donation comes after the tournament achieved a record-setting $2 million fundraising goal and supports a tradition started in 2021 to support a hunger relief program of the champion’s choice. Recent past champions […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Cuts Ribbon On Store Renovation In South Lockport, NY
Tops Friendly Markets recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its renovated store in South Lockport, New York, one of the largest locations in the chain’s footprint. The remodel, totaling about $4 million, is also Tops’ most significant investment to date since embarking on a capital improvement plan more than five years ago. Shoppers in […]
Posted inCoborn's, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, Festival Foods, Guest Contributors, Independent Store News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Midwest Grocery: How Rural Nuance Allows Regional Independents To Thrive
by Diana Leza Sheehan While many factors help to shape the state of grocery retailing in the Midwest, geography plays a critical role in how retailers have evolved and thrived over time. National chains such as Walmart, Kroger and Aldi continue to hold a significant share in the market, yet the region features many small […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Southeast
Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market Continues Family Legacy
Tom Leonard, owner of Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market in Richmond, Virginia, learned many life lessons from his father, including how to succeed in the food business. He said his father, the late Stew Leonard, had two rules, which literally were set in stone. “Rule one, the customer’s always right. Rule two, if they’re wrong, reread […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Super One Foods Celebrates New Store In Walker, MN
Super One Foods recently held a grand opening celebration for a replacement store in the northern Minnesota town of Walker. Parent company Miner’s Inc. broke ground on the project, which represents a $15 million investment, in summer 2023. The new location, about double the size of the previous one, was built behind the former store. […]