FMI – The Food Industry Association has named David Haaf VP of fresh foods. Haaf brings more than 30 years of experience across retail, foodservice and trade associations to the role. Haaf spent more than 15 years at K‑VA‑T Food City, where he held roles including corporate executive chef and ultimately VP of foodservice and […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, Featured News, News, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize USA Hosts First Supplier Summit, Donates 500K Meals
Ahold Delhaize USA convened about 400 leaders from its East Coast brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co. and Stop & Shop – along with top supplier partners for its first Supplier Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event May 19‑20 focused on driving shared growth, winning with omnichannel customers and delivering local […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Wakefern Awards $2M To 73 Organizations During ShopRite LPGA Luncheon
ShopRite recently held its annual LPGA tournament powered by Wakefern Food Group, hosting a week of charitable initiatives that included a community luncheon where a record $2 million in grants was awarded to more than 70 organizations. The community luncheon took place May 29 as the three‑day ShopRite LPGA got under way. Two days later, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, National, News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG, RSA America Expand Digital Commerce, Retail Media Platform
RSA America, a marketing solutions provider for independent grocers, has partnered with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. to expand integrated digital commerce and retail media platform offerings across AWG’s network of more than 1,100 member companies and 3,500 stores. RSA provides digital infrastructure to 430 AWG retail locations, connecting with 2.5 million shoppers. The partnership gives […]
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FMI Names 12 Finalists For 2026 Store Manager Awards
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named the 12 finalists for the 2026 Store Manager Awards, recognizing outstanding grocery retail leaders from across the U.S. and around the world. The annual recognition honors store managers who demonstrate operational excellence, innovation, leadership and community impact while delivering exceptional experiences for shoppers and associates. Finalists for […]
Posted inAssociation News, Dairy News, Featured News, National, News
NFRA Touts Flavor-Forward, Functional Products For Dairy Month
From Greek yogurt and grab-and-go snacks to globally inspired flavors and probiotic offerings, the refrigerated dairy aisle is evolving well beyond traditional staples, according to NFRA.
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The Giant Co. Coming To Philadelphia’s Andorra Neighborhood
The Giant Co. will open a new store June 19 in the Andorra Shopping Center at 701 Cathedral Road in Philadelphia. The nearly 50,000‑square‑foot store will add more than 160 full‑ and part‑time jobs to the community. “The opening of our newest Giant in the City of Brotherly Love reflects our continued commitment to serving […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Rouses Market, Southeast
Rouses Reveals Plans For First Store In Chalmette, LA
Rouses Markets has announced plans for its 77th store – and first in Louisiana’s St. Bernard Parish – at 8700 W Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette. Expected to open in the second quarter of 2027, the 47,694‑square‑foot store will fill spaces once occupied by Big Lots and Sav‑A‑Lot, transforming a dormant commercial corridor. As part […]
Posted inGrocery Research, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, Featured News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News, Produce News
Circana, FMI Webinar: Digital Demand Reshapes Fresh Food Shopping
Fresh food sales are navigating a complex consumer landscape shaped by gas price pressures, affordability concerns and accelerating e-commerce adoption, according to insights shared during a recent webinar hosted by Circana and FMI. The online session, “Fresh Perspectives: Demystifying Demand in the Digital Age,” brought together Jonna Parker, VP of fresh foods at Circana; Kelly […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta’s Central CA Growth Continuing In Merced
Vallarta Supermarkets will open a new 52,000‑square‑foot store – its third of 2026 and 65th overall – June 10 at 851 W Olive Ave. in Merced, California. The store will be the second location to feature Marisquería Costa de Oro, known for fresh ceviches, made‑to‑order seafood tacos, coctel de camarón and tostadas, including the Burnt […]
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Acosta Study: Fresh Categories Put Brand Loyalty To The Test
Acosta Group has released a new Fresh Insights study exploring how shoppers evaluate fresh products across bakery bread, cheese, salsa and refrigerated pasta. The main takeaway: While freshness and quality get products considered, trusted brands often get them chosen – especially in categories where consistency is harder to judge. “What we found is that shoppers […]
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Grocery TV Study: Shopper Receptivity To In-Store Ads Hits All-Time High
Nearly two‑thirds of grocery shoppers say they have purchased a product after seeing it advertised on an in‑store screen, according to Grocery TV’s 2026 In‑Store Shopper Perception Report. The study, co‑published with independent analyst Andrew Lipsman, surveyed more than 1,000 grocery shoppers on in‑store media receptivity, shopper behavior and creative preferences. The report found that 95 […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Indiana Grocers, C-stores See ‘Iffy’ Future Amid Taxes, SNAP Limits
Indiana grocery and convenience retailers are facing mounting pressure from state tax policies, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program restrictions and transportation regulations, according to Joe Lackey, president of the Indiana Grocery & Convenience Store Association. Lackey said while the state is financially stronger this year – “they’re suddenly finding money all kinds of places” – legislators […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Awards $1M In Grants To 280 Partners
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awarded nearly $1 million in “Nourishing our Neighbors” grants to more than 280 nonprofits during its 2026 spring/summer grant cycle. Since its inception in 2001, the foundation has distributed more than $25 million in grants to support community feeding partners in the grocer’s 10‑state operating area. “Our local feeding […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Featured News, Midwest, News
Balls Food Stores Names Campbell President
Balls Food Stores has named Ryan Campbell president as David Ball, third-generation leader, transitions to the role of chairman of the board of directors, where he will focus on growth through acquisitions and mergers. Balls Food Stores is a 100 percent teammate-owned company and one of the largest locally owned grocery retailers in the Kansas […]
Posted inCenter Store, Featured News, Health & Wellness, News, Northeast
Unilever Investing $270M For R&D Hub In New Haven, CT
Unilever has unveiled plans to develop a new Global Innovation Center in New Haven, Connecticut, representing a $270 million investment. The facility, set to open by spring 2029, will serve as a hub for the company’s research and development (R&D) for personal care, beauty and well-being businesses in the U.S. and worldwide. The center will […]
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Walmart Brings 30-Minute-Or-Less Delivery To 33 U.S. Markets
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart is expanding its ultra‑fast delivery capabilities, bringing 30‑minute‑or‑less delivery to 33 U.S. markets. In the first quarter of 2026, Walmart completed millions of deliveries in 30 minutes or less to more than 19,000 zip codes across the country. The service is available in Austin, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, Tampa, […]
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NGA Opposes OCC Rule Allowing Banks To Set Swipe Fees Via Third Parties
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has submitted comments to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) opposing an interim final rule that would permit national banks to establish interchange (swipe) fees through third‑party arrangements rather than through bank‑to‑bank competition. The rule revises 12 C.F.R. § 7.4002 and relates to the Illinois Interchange Fee […]
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Whole Foods To Open New Market In Seekonk, MA
Whole Foods Market will open a new 40,000‑square‑foot store June 25 at 940 Fall River Ave. in Seekonk, Massachusetts. The location’s product assortment features more than 1,000 items from New England, sourced with the help of John Lawson, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. The store’s design features dimensional typography and […]
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Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Community Hits 150K Participants
Sam’s Club has grown its private brand Member’s Mark community to more than 150,000 participants nationwide, a threefold increase in just two years. The community gives members the ability to try, test, taste and recommend hundreds of exclusive Member’s Mark products. “Membership is about more than access and savings. It’s about giving members a voice,” […]