The United Family has broken ground on a new United Supermarkets location in Wolfforth, Texas, marking the company’s first full-size grocery store in the southwestern suburb of Lubbock. Slated to open in 2027, the store is located in the northeast part of town, behind the United Express fuel station at Donald Preston Drive and Cambridge […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Featured News, National
Aldi U.S. Launches Redesigned Website, App With Instacart
Aldi U.S. and Instacart (Nasdaq: CART) have launched a redesigned Aldi website at aldi.us and an updated mobile app, powered by Instacart’s Storefront Pro enterprise commerce platform and fulfillment solutions. The enhanced digital experience offers personalized recommendations, improved product discovery and shoppable recipes for meal planning. Instacart, which began powering fulfillment for Aldi U.S. in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest
Family Fare Completes Major Remodel In St. Ignace, MI
The Family Fare in St. Ignace, Michigan, has completed its first comprehensive remodel in 25 years, modernizing a grocery destination that serves both the Upper Peninsula community and year-round residents of Mackinac Island. The transformation includes expanded fresh departments across dairy, meat and produce, refreshed bakery offerings and a full-service floral department. The store also […]
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Finance News, Independent Store News, West
Teel To Lead The Raley’s Companies Following Knopf’s Departure
The Raley’s Companies has announced a leadership transition, with President and CEO Keith Knopf departing after 11 years and owner and Chairman Mike Teel returning to the CEO role he previously held before Knopf joined the company. “After 11 fulfilling years of service, I have reached a natural inflection point, and having achieved significant milestones, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers, Rodale Institute Launch Annual Ladybug Love Campaign
Natural Grocers is teaming up with Rodale Institute for its annual Ladybug Love campaign in April, with this year’s fundraising efforts benefiting itsFarmer Training Programs. The month-long campaign encourages customers to protect beneficial insects while supporting regenerative organic agriculture. This year’s offerings are full-time programs that prepare farmers for careers in regenerative organic crop and […]
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Easter Candy Budget Buys 40% Less Than in 2020, Analysis Finds
Americans filling Easter baskets this year are getting far less candy for their money than they were six years ago, according to new research from InvestorsObserver. A review of five popular Easter candies sold at a major national retailer shows prices have risen 67 percent since 2020, while average household Easter candy budgets have grown […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Northeast
Stop & Shop, Dana-Farber Open Food Pantry For Cancer Patients, Families
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has opened a new food pantry at its Boston campus, made possible through a $1 million gift from Stop & Shop, to help address food insecurity among cancer patients and their families. The pantry is located in the lobby of Dana-Farber’s Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Research Laboratories building. It will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Names 2026 Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award Winner
Food City has announced the recipients of its annual Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program, honoring employees across the company for outstanding service to their communities. This year’s top honor goes to Amber Sweet of Abingdon, Virginia. The program is named in memory of Varney, Food City’s former president and board vice chairman of 47 […]