Food City has completed a major remodel at its store on South Mayo Trail in Pikeville, Kentucky. The project included a modern décor package, new flooring throughout and new bakery, deli and produce cases. The meat department received new islands, and the checkout area was enhanced with new cash registers and the addition of six […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Rosauers, West
Rosauers To Open New Belgrade Store With Expanded Fresh, Local Offerings
The store features expanded fresh departments, more local offerings and a significant investment in prepared foods and natural/organic selections.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop, Sustainability News
Stop & Shop Supports Shark Conservation With Plushie Fundraiser
AWSC researchers will name the first newly identified great white shark of the season “Marty,” a salute to Stop & Shop’s renewed partnership.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast
The Winn-Dixie Co. Completes Store Conversions, Unites Under One Banner
The Winn-Dixie Co. has completed the conversion of eight Harveys Supermarket locations to the Winn-Dixie banner, unifying its store portfolio under one brand. The newly converted stores are located in Jacksonville (three locations), Lake City, Lakeland (two locations), Ocala, and Folkston, Georgia. “Completing these conversions is a defining milestone for The Winn-Dixie Company and an […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Featured News, News, West
Albertsons Launches ‘Nourish the American Dream’ Hunger Campaign
Together with more than 250 partners, the movement aims to raise $5 million from July 1‑7 for childhood hunger relief.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast
Giant Food Celebrates Remodeled Store Reopening In Oakton, VA
Upgrades include expanded seafood departments, a gourmet cheese selection, a Ledo pizza program and a full-service sushi bar.
Posted inBeverage News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, National, News, Packaging News
Apple & Eve Kicks Off Summer With Soccer-Inspired Juice Boxes
New packaging celebrates summer soccer season with jersey-inspired juice boxes and trivia Apple & Eve, the Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based 100 percent juice box brand, has rolled out soccer-inspired packaging on grocery shelves across the country. The limited-edition Apple, Very Berry and Fruit Punch juice boxes are designed to tap into the excitement surrounding soccer […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Honors Longest-Serving Employees With Semi-Trailer Portraits
Since 1997, Hy‑Vee has honored its longest‑serving, dedicated employees by featuring their portraits on the sides of semi‑trailers. These “helpful smiles” travel across the Midwest, serving as a moving tribute to the people who make the employee‑owned grocer a special place to shop and work. In 2026, the tradition continues with a growing list of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Raley's, West
Raley’s Breaks Ground On O·N·E Market In Madera, CA
Raley’s has broken ground on a new Raley’s O·N·E Market in Madera, in California’s Central Valley. It is located at Riverwalk at Riverstone, which is within the Riverstone master-planned community. The 40,000‑square‑foot location is the first full‑service grocery store in the community and marks the second Raley’s in Madera County. The ceremony, held at Market […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Grocers of New England, Featured News, News, Northeast
Associated Grocers Of New England Rebrands As Associated Grocers Northeast
Associated Grocers of New England has rebranded as Associated Grocers Northeast (AGNE), featuring a new logo and updated branding.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Executive News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Town & Country Supermarket CEO Joining AWG Board Of Directors
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has elected Joe Polizzi, president and CEO of Town & Country Supermarket Inc., to its board of directors. Polizzi fills a seat previously held by Jim Brown, former owner of Doc’s Food Stores, who served on AWG’s board for 24 years. “Joe is an excellent addition to the board,” said […]
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Promotes 2 Store Managers To District Roles
Food City has promoted Brad Holt and Eric Hozouri to district manager, joining the senior staff executive leadership team. They succeed Steven Jones and Brian Hemminger, who have advanced to new roles – Jones as senior director of produce and floral operations and Hemminger as senior director of foodservice and Starbucks operations. “Brad and Eric […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, National, News
Grocers Gearing Up For Father’s Day With Deals On Meats, Meal Kits
Father’s Day is Sunday, and grocers across the country are preparing with deals on premium steaks, meal kits and dad-approved sweets. From buy‑one‑get‑one steak offers to complete cookout bundles, retailers are making it easy for families to celebrate without stretching the budget. Here’s a look at what grocers are offering this Father’s Day weekend: El […]
Posted inExecutive News, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, National, News
Ahold Delhaize Nominates Peters For CEO Of U.S. Division
Ahold Delhaize’s supervisory board has nominated Claire Peters to become the next CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA and member of the management board of Ahold Delhaize. Peters will join the company on Sept. 8 as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA. Her appointment to the management board is subject to shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General […]
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, National, News
Relex Survey: 61% Of Consumers Changing Grocery Spend As Costs Climb
A new survey from Relex Solutions finds that 61 percent of consumers have changed how much food they purchase due to higher grocery prices, with shoppers making deliberate tradeoffs across categories. The Relex State of Supply Chain Consumer Pulse survey of 1,000 consumers across the U.S. and U.K. reveals that nearly half (46 percent) have […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Affiliated Foods, Association News, Featured News, News, Southwest
IGA Welcomes Affiliated Foods As New Licensed Distribution Center
Affiliated Foods Inc. of Amarillo, Texas, has joined the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) as a licensed distribution center, expanding access to IGA’s tools, resources and brand power for independent grocers in Texas and the western U.S. As part of IGA’s wholesaler network, Affiliated Foods will offer participating retailers access to IGA’s programs in marketing and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Opens Second Northern KY Location In Cold Spring
This site is the second of five Publix stores planned for the region, with future locations planned in Independence, Florence and Hebron.
Posted inFinance News, Executive News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnuck Jr. Named CFO For 1939 Group Inc.
Todd Schnuck Jr. succeeds David Bell as CFO and will report to him, following Bell’s transition to president of 1939 Group late last year.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
First H-E-B Banner Store Arrives In Irving, TX
Marking a milestone in the grocer’s ongoing North Texas expansion, H‑E‑B opened a 112,000‑square‑foot store June 17 at 2351 West Interstate 635 in Irving. The first H-E-B banner store in Dallas County, the Irving location first was announced in 2024. It is expected to create about 700 jobs and also serve the Coppell, Grapevine, Las […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, News, West
Natural Grocers Prepping For 15th Store In OR
Natural Grocers will open its 15th Oregon location July 1 at 448 OR‑99W in McMinnville. Grand-opening festivities will include a $2,500 donation to the Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP) Food Bank, followed by the introduction of local artist Natalie Fletcher, who created a large‑scale mural above the main entrance, and a ribbon‑cutting ceremony with the […]