Independent supermarket owner Danny Hamdan and Associated Supermarket Group (ASG) will open a new Met Fresh supermarket at 7 Madison Street in Lower Manhattan, just steps from New York City Hall. The 16,000-square-foot store will serve residents and thousands of city workers including clerks, municipal employees, first responders and office workers supporting City Hall and […]
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60-Plus Grocers Honored At Annual Exceptional Independents Awards
LAS VEGAS – Shelby Publishing presented its annual Exceptional Independents Awards on Feb. 2 during the NGA Show at the MGM Grand Las Vegas Convention Center, recognizing more than 60 independent grocery operators from across the country for their innovation, dedication and community leadership. Now in its fourth year, the awards program showcases grocers whose […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Breaks Ground On $860M Burlington Distribution Center
Ahold Delhaize USA held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new distribution center in Burlington, North Carolina, marking an $860 million investment in supply chain expansion, the Salisbury, North Carolina-based retailer announced Feb. 16. The facility will add more than one million square feet of fresh and frozen distribution capacity to support Food Lion and other […]
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Top Baking Trends Shaping In-Store Bakeries In 2026
In 2026, in-store bakery is becoming a “solution department” more than a “nice-to-have case.” Shoppers still buy baked goods with their senses, taste and price remain the top two purchase drivers, but the bar for what counts as a good indulgence is rising. Recent consumer research continues to show that taste drives purchase decisions first, […]
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Second Annual HFG Awards Program Honors 15 Store Managers From 6 States
Houchens Food Group continued its Store Manager Appreciation Awards for the second year, culminating with the announcement of the 2025 HFG Store Manager of the Year. The company recently hosted 15 lunch banquets divided by region and banner. The events included individual recognition of store managers, as well as a selection of other awards. In […]