Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Fareway, Featured News, Midwest, News

Fareway Promotes 7 Corporate Officers To New Positions

Fareway Stores Inc. has promoted seven corporate officers for what the Johnston, Iowa-based grocer described as outstanding leadership and contributions to its success. “These promotions reflect the exceptional talent and dedication of our team,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds Cramer. “Each individual has demonstrated leadership and commitment to Fareway’s mission of being the best in meat […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, Featured News, News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

The Present: Kroger Texas Division Understands What Shoppers Want

Texas has always been one of the most dynamic, competitive markets Kroger has competed in. To try and keep a competitive edge, the grocer focuses heavily on offering customers value and savings. Savings come in the form of extensive digital coupons, personalized offers, Fuel Rewards (including a variety of 4x gas points offers throughout the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, News, Nonfood Items, Northeast, Wakefern

ShopRite Launches Free GLP-1 Wellness Starter Kits For Pharmacy Customers

Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has introduced Wellness Your Way Starter Kits, a free and limited-time offering designed to support customers beginning GLP-1 medications for weight management. While supplies last, customers filling their first GLP-1 prescription at a ShopRite pharmacy will receive a kit, which includes product samples and nutrition tips to help them build healthy […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, Southwest

Natural Grocers To Celebrate Texas Independence Day March 2-4

Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers will mark Texas Independence Day with a three-day celebration March 2-4 at all 24 of its locations in the Lone Star State. The celebration marks the day in 1836 when Texas declared its independence from Mexico. {N}power members who visit any of the stores during that span will receive a free […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast

Price Rite Marketplace Celebrates Associates On Supermarket Employee Day

Keasbey, New Jersey-based Price Rite Marketplace celebrated Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22, an occasion proclaimed by FMI – The Food Industry Association to recognize grocery workers for their commitment to feeding families. Employees from nearly 50 Price Rite Marketplace stores were acknowledged for the role they play in serving their communities. They received complimentary […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, Southwest

H-E-B Celebrates Remodeled, Expanded Hancock Center Store In Austin

H-E-B has finished expanding its store at 1800 East 41st St. in Austin, Texas, with the location now totaling 124,000 square feet. Known as Hancock Center, the store is 31,000 square feet larger and features a range of new and enhanced departments. It includes a full-service pharmacy, a True Texas BBQ restaurant with indoor seating, […]

Posted inFeatured News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Banner Wholesale Grocers Marks 100 Years, 4 Generations

Chicago-based Banner Wholesale Grocers is marking its 100th anniversary in 2026, a milestone that spans four generations of family leadership and a century of serving independent grocers across the Midwest. Founded in 1926 by Ben Friedman, Banner has built its reputation as a wholesale partner through economic cycles, shifting consumer demands and significant changes in […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research

Report: Frozen Food Becoming Meal-Planning Essential For U.S. Consumers

New market data shows frozen food has moved from a backup option to a core element of meal planning for a growing share of American households, according to the fourth edition of the Power of Frozen in Retail report released during the recent AFFI-CON. The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and FMI – The Food […]