The United Family broke ground June 16 on a new United Supermarkets store and fuel station at the corner of Hobbs Highway and 21st Street in Seminole, Texas. The 49,000‑square‑foot location will replace the current store in the market and is slated to open in 2027. “We are thrilled to announce a new United Supermarkets […]
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Posted inProduce News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Double Up Food Bucks Gets Boost From NY Budget
For the fifth consecutive year, Field & Fork Network has received funding in the New York state budget to run Double Up Food Bucks NY (DUFBNY), a program that provides a dollar‑for‑dollar match on SNAP purchases of eligible fresh fruits and vegetables. The program helps households stretch food budgets while supporting small retailers, local farmers […]
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, National, News
Survey: 91% Of Shoppers Say Fresh Departments Drive Trust In Grocery
Fresh departments are the leading signal of store reliability for U.S. grocery shoppers, according to new research from Logile.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Featured News, National, News
FMI Report: 92% Of U.S. Households Have Store Brands
Store brands have become a fixture in American homes, with 92 percent of U.S. grocery shoppers having private brand products in their homes – up from 89 percent last year – according to new consumer research from FMI – The Food Industry Association. Private brand dollar sales rose 2.8 percent year over year, outpacing national […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Harris Teeter, Marketing News, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Launches ‘Aisle Adventures’ Discovery Campaign
Harris Teeter has introduced Aisle Adventures, an initiative it hopes will turn everyday grocery shopping into a time of discovery for shoppers. The program spotlights new, seasonal and trending items across departments, encouraging customers to discover products that soon may be on their shopping lists. Content will be shared across social media, influencer partnerships and […]
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, National, News
FMI Welcomes FDA’s Extended Timeline, Flexibility For Food Traceability Rule
The association reiterated the industry’s support for efforts made to provide additional time and flexibility for food traceability compliance.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, West
Mollie Stone’s Markets Acquires 2-Store Bay Area Grocer
The company said it plans to preserve the legacy and neighborhood character of both United Markets’ locations.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Harps Food Stores, News, Southeast, Southwest
Harps Appoints New DMs For Northwest AR, TN
The leadership moves follow a string of acquisitions the retailer has completed over the past year, pushing its store count to 177.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Opens $40M Marketplace In Noblesville, IN
This is the first new site for the grocer in “nearly a decade” to represent the growth and vibrance of the community.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Supply Chain News, UNFI
UNFI Expands AI Coaching For 2.5K Drivers
The platform provides performance recaps to help drivers improve safety while giving visibility across 50 distribution centers.
Posted inFeatured News, Feature, Grocery News, Independent Store News, International Foods, News, Southeast
Hispanic Supermarket In ATL Winning World Cup Summer
A visit to Talpa Supermercados in metro Atlanta shows how experiential retail, fresh departments and cultural connection can turn a soccer summer into sustained traffic. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11-July 19, co-hosted for the first time by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with Atlanta among the 11 U.S. host cities. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save-A-Lot Hometown Heroes Program Awards Gift Cards To Six Nonprofits
Save A Lot has named the first round of winners in its Hometown Heroes program, a nomination‑based initiative recognizing people and organizations making an impact in their communities. Each winner received a $500 Save A Lot gift card. “At Save A Lot, we believe in shining a light on the people who strengthen our communities […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Feature, Featured News, National, News
Two Economies, One Aisle: What Retailers Must Know For 2026
Most consumers report rising prices. In March, more than 70 percent of the general population said prices had risen in the last three months.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Gelson's, News, West
Gelson’s Markets Taps Toyo As President, CEO
Gelson’s Markets has appointed Koichi Toyo as president and CEO, following the departure of Ryan Adams, who had held the role since April 2024. Toyo brings more than two decades of retail leadership experience to Gelson’s, having been with parent company Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) since 2003. He also serves as president of Marukai […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest, News
Family Fare, VG’s, Martin’s Lower Prices On Thousands Of Items
Family Fare, VG’s Grocery and Martin’s Super Markets are reducing prices on grocery items throughout their stores heading into the summer grilling season, according to the three banners, all members of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies. At Family Fare and VG’s, the “New Lower Prices” – most of which are 6-15 percent lower […]
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NGA Criticizes Preliminary Approval Of $38B Swipe Fee Settlement
The National Grocers Association expressed disappointment after a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a revised $38 billion settlement between Visa, Mastercard and U.S. merchants over credit card interchange fees, calling on Congress to pass legislation the association says would deliver more meaningful reform. U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan in Brooklyn, New York, ruled June […]
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Missouri Extends Healthy SNAP Timeline; MRGA Applauds Decision
Missouri grocers and retailers will have more time to prepare for the state’s Healthy SNAP initiative. The Missouri Department of Social Services announced an updated implementation timeline for the program, establishing a new launch date of Feb. 15, 2027, according to the department. The extension is intended to give DSS time to continue collaborating with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks’ ‘Fresh Guarantee’ Features Full Refunds, Exchanges
Schnuck Markets Inc. has announced “Fresh Guarantee,” a promise to customers that purchases from the grocer’s fresh departments are guaranteed fresh. If customers are not satisfied with the freshness of a perishable item bought from the floral, produce, bakery, deli, meat, seafood or dairy departments, Schnucks will exchange it or issue a full refund with […]
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Gen X Wants Global Flavors, Stores Aren’t Stocking Them
Grocery retailers may be underestimating one of their most valuable customer groups, according to new research from Cashew, a Calgary, Alberta-based consumer insights firm. The study found Generation X shoppers are more interested in international and specialty foods than conventional grocery assumptions suggest, yet many feel mainstream stores have not caught up. In a survey […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Robinson To Lead Fresh Sales, Merchandising For Stater Bros.
Stater Bros. Markets has appointed Bruce Robinson VP of sales and merchandising – fresh, reporting to EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Rebecca Calvin. Robinson will lead the strategic vision, development and execution of the company’s fresh department, which includes meat, seafood, produce, floral, service deli and bakery. He also will work across store operations, marketing […]