Leyva succeeds longtime CEO Joe DePinto, who retired at the end of 2025 after more than two decades leading 7-Eleven.
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Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, News, Southeast
SNAP Waiver Halted, But Other Legislative Battles Loom In Tennessee
TGCSA’s Rob Ikard said issues expected to resurface include surveillance pricing and food ingredient restrictions.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Long Island Grocers Unite: Giunta’s Meat Farms To Acquire King Kullen
The deal brings together two family-owned grocers and is expected to close in September.
Posted inFinance News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, Organic Natural, West
Sprouts Sales Up, Comps Down In Q2; New Store Pace To Grow In Q3
The Phoenix-based grocer expects to open at least 15 stores in the third quarter – its largest quarterly cadence to date.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
Annual FMS/NGA Study: Independents Held Firm In Fiscal 2025
Despite cautious consumer spending and ongoing economic uncertainty, independents recorded some positive numbers in FY25.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
The Market Of Point Pleasant Beach Now Open On Jersey Shore
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 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
More Regional Grocery Brands Join Uber Eats Marketplace
Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Hays, Lowe’s Market and Piggly Wiggly stores in North Carolina have joined the platform.
Posted inFood Service News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast
Redner’s Hiring For Its ‘Fresh Market 2.0’ Opening In October
The Fresh Market 2.0 format centers on foodservice, with in-store eateries and retail islands showcasing burgers, donuts and more.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
AWG Urges Suppliers To Prioritize Independents At Crossmark Summit
Viewed collectively, independent grocers comprise one of the industry’s largest retail networks.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Stew Leonard’s Promotes 9, Including 3 Founder’s Grandchildren
The Connecticut-based family-owned grocer said the moves advance its next generation of leadership.
Posted inNational, Featured News, News, Online Grocery Technology, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Launches AI Shopping Assistant Across All Banners
The company positioned the launch around the back-to-school season, as shoppers get back into their normal routines.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Lidl US Continues NY Growth With Upcoming Brooklyn Store
Located in the borough’s Williamsburg neighborhood, the new store is slated to open Aug. 26.
Posted inMarket Profile, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Southeast
South Point Grocery Adds Offshoot From Downtown Memphis Store
Castle Retail Group added a second South Point Grocery in Southaven, Mississippi, in late 2025, that joined its original downtown Memphis locations.
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SNAP In Transition: Circana Details How Program Changes Reshaped CPG Spending In First Half Of 2026
Circana says 2026 SNAP changes will reduce EBT funding by about $10 billion, reshaping grocery spending, fresh food purchases and retailer strategies.
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Meijer First In Michigan To Accept WIC For Online Grocery Orders
Customers now can use WIC benefits on Meijer.com and the Meijer mobile app after adding their WIC card to their mPerks account.
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FMI’s 1st ‘Power Of Beverage’ Report: Function Powering Purchase
FMI’s inaugural Power of Beverage report finds shoppers spent nearly $295 billion on beverages in 2025, increasingly buying on function.
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Jewel-Osco President Retires After 35 Years With Parent Co.
He had served as president of the Chicago-area grocer since last August.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Foodtown, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Rahman To President, COO
Since joining Allegiance in 2013, Samer Rahman has served in roles including VP of perishables and VP of center store as well as EVP/CMO.
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Frozen Treats Now An Everyday Habit, Not A Summer Splurge, Finds NFRA
Ice cream and frozen novelties have moved beyond occasional summer indulgence to become a routine part of household shopping, according to new consumer research from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association. Nearly three-quarters of adults say keeping frozen treats at home feels more affordable than going out for dessert, and a similar share view […]
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NCA Research: GLP-1 Users Still Buy Chocolate And Candy
The study found these consumers are making more intentional choices rather than cutting the treats out completely.