When a series of earthquakes struck Venezuela in late June, the devastation was immediate and staggering. Grocery retailers and food companies across the U.S. — from Florida to California and beyond — have mobilized to help. What emerged was a coordinated response across the food industry that transformed store aisles into donation centers, checkout counters […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast
Detwiler’s Farm Market Expanding To North Port, FL
Detwiler’s Farm Market has announced plans for a new location in North Port, Florida, with an anticipated opening in the fourth quarter of 2028. The store, located at 5001 N Sumter Blvd., will be the family-owned grocer’s first new construction, its southernmost location and largest market to date. “Our customers have been asking us for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Anniversary Issues, Featured News, News, West
Mollie Stone’s Marks 40 Years With Eye On Growth, Family Succession
Mollie Stone’s Market owner and CEO Michael “Mike” Stone gained an appreciation of good food early in his life, thanks to his grandmother. That early appreciation for food has not waned over the years and has been a key component in Stone’s enduring passion for making Mollie Stone’s a place where people can indulge their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Recognized As A ‘Most Patriotic Company’ By Newsweek
Hy-Vee has been named one of America’s Most Patriotic Companies by Newsweek magazine, earning a perfect 5/5 rating for its support for veterans and active-duty military members. The Midwest supermarket joined Delta Airlines, FedEx and Home Depot in earning a perfect score. Hy-Vee‘s patriotic efforts fall under its “Hy-Vee Homefront” program, a multi-faceted initiative dedicated […]
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Hires Former McDonald’s CPO To Lead HR
Emilee De Martino has been named The Kroger Co.’s EVP and chief people officer, succeeding Tim Massa, who recently announced his retirement. De Martino plans to begin her time at Kroger by visiting with employees in stores, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and offices across the country. De Martino joins Kroger from McDonald’s Corp., where she […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Partners With Petty Family For PVA Donation Drive
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) has launched its annual in-store checkout campaign with long-time partner Food City, featuring NASCAR legend Richard Petty and his son Kyle Petty supporting the cause. Since 2011, Food City has raised more than $4.5 million for PVA, fueling its mission to ensure disabled veterans receive the benefits they earned, the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Unveils New Store In Naples, FL
Publix has debuted a new 48,388‑square‑foot store in the Neapolitan Way Shopping Center at 4601 9th St. N in Naples, Florida. The store, which opened July 2, features an upstairs seating area for customers, along with ramen bowl options and sushi, expanding the store’s fresh, ready‑to‑enjoy offerings. “We’re excited to welcome our customers to their […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, West
Save Mart Makes Debut In South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe, California, welcomed its first Save Mart store July 1, marking a debut for the regional grocer in a market that draws more than 15 million visitors annually. The 38,000‑square‑foot location features locally-sourced produce, a full‑service butcher and seafood counter and a commitment to community partnerships. “South Lake Tahoe is a special place, […]
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Rules That Built The Grocery Industry – And Still Run It – 250 Years Later
As we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary on the Fourth of July this year, I wanted to tie in 250 years of grocery retail and the lessons of “The 5 Rules” through the lens of one of my favorite shows – “Food That Built America” on the History Channel. Having sold groceries for more than 50 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Grocery Store Equipment, News, Northeast
Rhode Island First To Pass Grocery Self-Checkout Staffing Law
The legislation requires grocery stores with self-checkouts to have a minimum of one staffed checkout for every three self-checkouts operating.
Posted inFinance News, Featured News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger To Acquire Giant Eagle In $1.65B Deal
The Kroger Co. has announced its intention to acquire Giant Eagle, a family-owned food and pharmacy retailer, for $1.65 billion.
Posted inDairy News, Featured News, National, News
Egg Producers Agree To Settle DOJ Price-Fixing Claims
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, alongside the attorneys general of 17 states, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against some of the nation’s largest egg producers for illegally coordinating to manipulate wholesale egg prices. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, names Cal-Maine Foods Inc.(headquartered in […]
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Midwest, News
OGA Partners With MRGA For Association Management
The Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) has entered into a new management partnership with the Midwest Retail & Grocery Alliance (MRGA), a move designed to strengthen operations while maintaining its commitment to serving the state’s grocery industry. The partnership will provide OGA with additional administrative and operational support while preserving the association’s mission, priorities, advocacy efforts […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Featured News, Midwest, News
Supermarkets Lean On Agility As Weather, Gas Prices Reshape MI Retail Economy
At this time last year, tariffs dominated the conversation among Michigan retailers. This spring, the pressures look different: severe weather across the northern part of the state, gas prices pulling extra spending money to the pump and a retail index that has fallen to 43.7 from 59.4 a year ago, according to Victoria Veda, VP […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer To Open New Supermarket In Livonia, MI
Meijer will open a new 75,000‑square‑foot grocery format store on Aug. 19 at 33500 Seven Mile Road in Livonia, marking the fourth Meijer Grocery location in Michigan. The new store complements the retailer’s 125 supercenters and market format stores across the state and follows the opening of a 47,000‑square‑foot Meijer Grocery in Rochester Hills in […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Association News, Featured News, National, News
ROFDA Fall Conference To Follow Sold-Out Spring Event
Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) soon will open applications and registration for its fall 2026 conference, set for Nov. 3-7 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells, California, part of the Palm Desert area. The announcement follows a sold-out spring event that drew record attendance, with ROFDA citing strong early demand for […]
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Crossroads: Future Of Independent Grocery – Growing Next Generation Of Owners
I recently had the privilege of speaking at the IGA Coca-Cola Institute in Atlanta. In the room were some of the brightest young leaders in independent grocery – selected by their organizations because of their talent, commitment and potential. Representing stores and communities from around the world, they and those like them are the future […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News
AWG Adds 64 Private Label Items, Targets GLP-1 Trends, Grilling Season
AWG Family of Brands is adding 64 new items to its private brand portfolio in the second quarter of 2026, expanding across Best Choice, Hello World by Best Choice, Crav’n Flavor and Wide Awake Coffee Co. brands. The new items target health-conscious trends, seasonal demand – including grilling – and consumer preference for quality at-home […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Associated Food Stores, Featured News, News, West
AFS’ Pettit Named To Utah Food Bank Board Of Directors
Sarah Pettit, director of public affairs at Associated Food Stores (ARS), has been named to the Utah Food Bank Board of Directors. Her appointment comes as the Utah Food Bank continues expanding its reach across the state to meet growing demand. Pettit leads government affairs and public affairs efforts for AFS and has long been […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Central Market, Featured News, Food Service News, News, Southwest
Central Market Opens Renovated Food Service Area In San Antonio, TX
Central Market celebrated the opening of its renovated food service area June 26 at its store at 4821 Broadway St. in San Antonio, Texas. The remodeled section includes expanded production areas, as well as new departments, fixtures and equipment across deli, bakery, sushi and chef-prepared food cases. “We are eager to start introducing pieces of […]