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SNAP Waiver Halted, But Other Legislative Battles Loom In Tennessee

by Lorrie Griffith July 31, 2026July 29, 2026

TGCSA’s Rob Ikard said issues expected to resurface include surveillance pricing and food ingredient restrictions.

Independent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast

Long Island Grocers Unite: Giunta’s Meat Farms To Acquire King Kullen

by Shelby Team July 30, 2026July 31, 2026

The deal brings together two family-owned grocers and is expected to close in September.

Finance News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, Organic Natural, West

Sprouts Sales Up, Comps Down In Q2; New Store Pace To Grow In Q3

by Shelby Team July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

The Phoenix-based grocer expects to open at least 15 stores in the third quarter – its largest quarterly cadence to date.

Independent Store News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National

Annual FMS/NGA Study: Independents Held Firm In Fiscal 2025

by Shelby Team July 30, 2026

Despite cautious consumer spending and ongoing economic uncertainty, independents recorded some positive numbers in FY25.

Independent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News

The Market Of Point Pleasant Beach Now Open On Jersey Shore

by Shelby Team July 30, 2026July 30, 2026

Associated Supermarket Group celebrated the grand opening of The Market of Point Pleasant Beach on July 24, returning a full-service supermarket to a longtime neighborhood grocery location on the New Jersey shore. Located at 505 Richmond Ave., the store is owned and operated by Shap Markets and is the company’s fifth independent supermarket. At more […]