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Amazon Launches Grocery Delivery, Pickup For AZ-Based Bashas’ Stores

Amazon has launched grocery delivery and pickup at four Bashas’ stores – in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson, Arizona – marking its first third‑party grocery collaboration in the state. Customers can shop about 15,000 Bashas’ grocery items – including fresh produce, bakery items, deli favorites and everyday essentials – by visiting amazon.com/bashas’ or using the Amazon shopping app, […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wegmans

Wegmans Offers Free On‑Demand ASL Interpretation Via Aira App

Wegmans Food Markets announced it now offers free access to on‑demand American Sign Language interpreting through the Aira ASL app. Any customer or employee at a Wegmans store can connect to a professional ASL interpreter via the app. Users download the Aira ASL app, tap a button and start a video call with a professional […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets

Weis Markets Rolling Out Caper Carts In PA Stores

Weis Markets has launched Instacart’s Caper Carts at select locations in Pennsylvania, with additional rollouts planned throughout the year. Part of Instacart’s Connected Stores technology, the carts aim to make in‑store shopping more interactive and efficient. “Weis Markets and its associates have always been committed to delivering a best‑in‑class shopping experience, and Caper Carts are a […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Rosauers, West

Rosauers Reopens Supermarket In Walla Walla, WA

Rosauers Supermarkets held a grand reopening celebration May 20 at 710 S. 9th Ave. in Walla Walla, Washington, a site that previously operated as Super 1 Foods. The remodeled store has been transformed with expanded fresh departments, more local offerings and a significant investment in prepared foods and natural/organic selections. The reopening event featured a […]

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FMI Appoints Former IDDBA President, CEO Haaf VP Of Fresh Foods

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 […]

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, […]