The Raley’s Companies has announced a leadership transition, with President and CEO Keith Knopf departing after 11 years and owner and Chairman Mike Teel returning to the CEO role he previously held before Knopf joined the company. “After 11 fulfilling years of service, I have reached a natural inflection point, and having achieved significant milestones, […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers, Rodale Institute Launch Annual Ladybug Love Campaign
Natural Grocers is teaming up with Rodale Institute for its annual Ladybug Love campaign throughout April, with this year’s fundraising efforts benefiting Rodale Institute’s Farmer Training Programs. Running April 1-30, the campaign encourages customers to protect beneficial insects while supporting regenerative organic agriculture. This year’s Farmer Training Programs are full-time programs that prepare farmers for […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Featured News, National
Easter Candy Budget Buys 40% Less Than in 2020, Analysis Finds
Americans filling Easter baskets this year are getting far less candy for their money than they were six years ago, according to new research from InvestorsObserver. A review of five popular Easter candies sold at a major national retailer shows prices have risen 67 percent since 2020, while average household Easter candy budgets have grown […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Northeast
Stop & Shop, Dana-Farber Open Food Pantry For Cancer Patients, Families
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has opened a new food pantry at its Boston campus, made possible through a $1 million gift from Stop & Shop, to help address food insecurity among cancer patients and their families. The pantry is located in the lobby of Dana-Farber’s Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Research Laboratories building. It will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Names 2026 Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award Winner
Food City has announced the recipients of its annual Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program, honoring associates across the company for outstanding service to their communities. This year’s top honor goes to Amber Sweet of Abingdon, Virginia. The program is named in memory of Food City’s former president and board vice-chairman of 47 years, Claude […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, International Foods, West
H Mart Opens First East Bay Location In Dublin, CA
H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, opened its new Dublin, Calif., store March 26 at 7884 Dublin Blvd. The Dublin Boulevard location is the fourth H Mart in the Bay Area, joining two existing stores in San Jose and one in San Francisco. The store fills roughly 27,237 square feet […]
Posted inFeatured News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Harrison Family Fare Completes Store Refresh Ahead Of Spring Season
The Family Fare in Harrison, Michigan, has completed a store refresh, resulting in an updated shopping experience ahead of the spring and summer seasons. The remodel, finished in time for the community’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, introduces expanded meat, produce and floral departments with greater variety and more convenient access to fresh essentials. The store […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Names 2025 Supplier All-Star Award Recipients
Whole Foods Market has announced the recipients of its 14th annual Supplier All-Star Awards, recognizing 16 partners whose products, innovation and collaboration shaped the retailer’s assortment in 2025. Selected by Whole Foods Market category experts, sourcing leaders and foragers, the awards honor suppliers that delivered performances last year across key areas, including product excellence, creativity, […]