A hundred women representing independent retailers, wholesalers and industry partners gathered in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Category: Featured News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
URM Breaks Ground On Super 1 Foods In Post Falls, ID
Targeting an Independence Day opening next year, URM says the store will serve a growing community in the Idaho panhandle.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Executive News, Feature, Featured News, News, Northeast
Doherty Reflects On Tenure As Longest-Serving Leader Of NJFC
Ahead of her January retirement, Linda Doherty believes the association is in a strong position.
Posted inAisle Watch, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Featured News, Nonfood Items, Private Label Brands
Aldi Packs October Finds Aisle: Big Bag Returns, Viral Pizzas, Holiday Debuts
Customers bought more than 45,000 Big Bags online within minutes of their launch last year, Aldi said.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Opens 130th Michigan Store In Plymouth Township
Executive Chairman Hank Meijer said the retailer’s focus continues to be on giving customers “the best prices on quality items in one easy stop.”
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, National
DoorDash Unveils Text Ordering, Drone Delivery, Retail Expansion At Dash Forward
U.S. consumers on iOS can join a beta waitlist to test the text message ordering feature.
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Names Interim CFO, Adds 3 Directors To Board
Interim CFO Cody Perdue takes on the role immediately; the board appointments take effect Oct. 14.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Grocery Format Store Opens In Fishers, IN
A “Local Favorites” endcap highlights Indiana products, including Copper Moon Coffee, Triple XXX Root Beer and Just Pop In Popcorn.
Posted inGrocers Give, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Dierberg’s, Featured News, Midwest
Dierbergs, Max Mix Partner In October To Benefit Down Syndrome Association
“We love supporting entrepreneurs like Max who are building something meaningful in our community,” said Laura Dierberg Padousis, Dierbergs EVP.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Aisle Watch, Corporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, Suppliers
Sprouts Testing Swedish Pick & Mix Candy Displays In CA, FL
A Swedish Pick & Mix program debuted today in the bulk departments of 17 Sprouts in California and Florida; packaged Sockerbit candies will appear in about 500 stores in October.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Featured News, Frozen Food, Midwest, Suppliers
General Mills Names McNabb Incoming CEO; Harmening To Become Executive Chair
COO Dana McNabb will succeed current CEO Jeff Harmening; both take on their new roles Jan. 1, 2027.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Suppliers, West
Olive Crest Food Show Brings Retailers, Suppliers Together For Good
Supporting at-risk children and families is a cause the grocery industry supports across the country, as lack of food often contributes to their struggles.
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
NFRA: Air Fryers Driving Frozen Food Buying, But Packaging Gaps Remain
Twenty-eight percent of those surveyed have decided against a purchase because air fryer preparation instructions were missing.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
Groceryshop Wrapup: Grocery Leaning On AI As Shoppers Get Pickier
Among 150-plus speakers, this message emerged: the grocery basket is being reshaped from several directions at once.
Posted inGrocery Research, Costco Wholesale, Featured News, H-E-B, National
Costco Unseats H-E-B Atop ChangeUp’s 2nd Experience Report
“Brands have to keep finding ways to give people a reason to choose them,” ChangeUp CEO says.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, Organic Natural
Sprouts Opens 4 More Stores In VA, TX, PA And CA
The grocer’s strong store development year continues with new locations in states coast to coast.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Celebrates Strawberry Plains, TN, Store Expansion
The grocer offered special pricing on select items throughout the store in conjunction with the celebration.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Industry Veteran Ridenour Joins NGA As Chief Collaboration Officer
The association hired Mike Ridenour to strengthen industry relations, particularly with the supplier side of the industry.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens Apopka, FL, Store, Sets Oct. Opening In NC
The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer continues to fill out markets in its home state and beyond.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest
Kroger Breaks Ground On $40M Marketplace In Crandall, TX
This marks the fourth Kroger Marketplace groundbreaking in North Texas this year, following McKinney, Fate and Princeton.