The 2026 industry update arrives ahead of National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed Sept. 15-Oct. 15.
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Posted inFeatured News, Corporate Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest, Sustainability News
Natural Grocers Marks Organic Month With Rodale Institute Fundraiser
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will raise money for Rodale Institute‘s Farmer Training and Veteran Farmer Training programs through September, with a goal of $100,000 by Sept. 30. The fundraiser marks Organic Month at the retailer. Customers can contribute $1, $5 or $10 at checkout at Natural Grocers stores nationwide. The company will […]
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, Guest Contributors, National, News
Grocers Take Note: Gen X Is Emerging Loyalty Risk Hiding In Plain Sight
A new study from The Feedback Group finds Gen X shoppers have the lowest grocery loyalty scores, signaling a hidden retention risk for retailers.
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Gives $500K To Northeast Farmers Fund
An initiative of a Maine-based nonprofit, the program will promote regenerative practices in four states.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Announces 7 Executive Leadership Appointments
The California-based company’s personnel moves span operations, technology, merchandising and HR.
Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Merchandising News, National
Target To Launch Beauty Studio Concept In 600+ Stores Sept. 10
Target Beauty Studio launches Sept. 10 in more than 600 stores, featuring 1,600-plus products from 90 prestige and emerging brands, most new to Target.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, Marketing News, News, Southwest
Cowboys Partnership Boosts H-E-B’s North Texas Push
The arrangement covers ticket and merchandise giveaways, community outreach and pop-up events.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Uncle Giuseppe’s Entering PA, Adding NJ Location In 2027
Earlier this month, the specialty grocer opened two new stores in Greenvale and Levittown, New York.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Festival Foods Promotes Whitney To Chief Operating Officer
Adam Whitney will add oversight of Hometown Grocers to his role leading the Wisconsin-based grocer.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, West
Town & Country Markets Strengthens Board, Family Council
Appointees Jennifer Daquiz Hare, Leslie Rice and Ed Nakata bring expertise in corporate finance and business strategy and growth.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Featured News, Midwest
Fareway Opens New Meat Market in KC’s Waldo Neighborhood
The 11,660-square-foot store, which replaces a previous location, is designed to provide an enhanced shopping experience.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Sturgis Rally Drove Busiest Week for Lynn’s Dakotamart
Associated Food Stores helped the market prepare for the popular motorcycle event, which ran Aug. 7-16.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, News, Southwest
Brookshire Grocery Co. Names LeClair CEO
Jerry LeClair had held the position on an interim basis since February, when longtime Chairman Brad Brookshire announced his retirement.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Begins Major Remodel At San Antonio’s Las Palmas Store
H-E-B has begun a major remodel of its Las Palmas store in San Antonio, with a new layout, expanded departments and a larger pharmacy by late 2027.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, The Raley's Companies, West
Raley’s Confirms Store Closures In Brentwood, Elko, Petaluma
A variety of factors contributed to the decision, including local market conditions and the locations’ long-term financial sustainability.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, National, Pharmacy, The Kroger Co.
Kroger, Instacart Launch Grocery, Prescription Delivery
The service is available across nearly all the grocer’s banners nationwide, including Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Harris Teeter.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Southwest, West
Sprouts Farmers Market Adds First Waco, Inglewood Locations
Both stores carry fresh produce sourced in partnership with local and regional farmers, along with protein offerings.
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How Redner’s Reaches Anonymous Shoppers, Lifting New Customers 31 Percent
Discover how Redner’s Markets targets anonymous grocery shoppers by transforming its static weekly circular into a localized digital advertising engine.
Posted inFeatured News, Guest Contributors, Leadership, National, News, The Grocer's Playbook
Leadership: A Call For Civility In Business And Life
Columnist Steve Black explores the keys that are critical to building stronger workplace cultures and improving communication.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Midwest, News, Southeast
ECRS Honors Erewhon, Coborn’s, Turnip Truck Among Ignite 2026 Award Winners
Erewhon Market earned the top honor as ECRS recognized retailers and partners across nine award categories at its record-setting Ignite 2026 conference in Nashville.