Whole Foods Market is now offering self-serve mochi ice cream cases in some U.S. stores, including at its Austin, Texas, flagship store and at units in Wheaton, Illinois, and Fremont, California. The grocer’s three 365 by Whole Foods Market stores also feature mochi cases. The popular Japanese-American dessert is made by covering bite-sized balls of […]
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Minnesota Grocers Association Honors Its 2017 Legislator Of The Year
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) has presented its 2017 MGA Legislator of the Year Award to Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa). The award, given each year to a lawmaker who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the retail food industry, was presented at the group’s annual legislative dinner last month in St. Paul. Gazelka was honored for his […]
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Industry Groups Praise Introduction Of ‘Workable’ And ‘Sensible’ Menu Labeling Legislation
The National Grocers Association (NGA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), as well as the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), are applauding introduction of the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017, a bipartisan bill that clarifies the FDA’s final rule regarding menu labeling at restaurants and similar retail food establishments, which includes grocery stores […]
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99 Ranch Makes East Coast Debut In Former New Jersey Pathmark
Asian supermarket chain 99 Ranch Market has opened its flagship East Coast store—at 561 U.S. 1 in Edison, New Jersey. The store debuted last month in a former Pathmark unit in the Wick Shopping Plaza. The Pathmark closed in 2015 after the failure of A&P. The 60,000-s.f. Edison store underwent a full interior remodel. It features […]
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NPD Group Says ‘Millions’ Will Increase Their Virtual Shopping This Year
The internet is quickly becoming the virtual grocery store for many U.S. consumers with 52 million currently grocery shopping online, finds a new study from The NPD Group, a Chicago-based global information company. According to the report, 20 million consumers who are current, lapsed or new to online grocery shopping plan to increase their virtual […]
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Albertsons Touts Accomplishments On Two-Year Anniversary Of Safeway Acquisition
Albertsons Cos. says it has grown its workforce by 10 percent, creating 26,000 jobs, since it acquired Safeway two years ago. In addition, the grocery chain says it has built or acquired 174 locations; increased healthy food and financial donations; and elevated its commitment to sustainability. “We added an exceptional class of talented employees to […]
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New Cincinnati Food Co-op Celebrates Grand Opening
Clifton Cooperative Market, a new food co-op at 319 Ludlow Avenue in Cincinnati, has debuted, wrapping up its grand opening festivities over the weekend. The store opened to fill the void in the community left by the former Keller’s IGA, according to National Cooperative Bank (NCB), which provided a $1.875 million loan for the purchase […]
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As Merger Agreement Is Extended, Walgreens Must Divest More Stores In Order To Acquire Rite Aid
Walgreens Boots Alliance and Rite Aid Corp. on Monday have extended their previously announced definitive merger agreement under which Walgreens Boots Alliance will acquire Rite Aid. The agreement extends the time period in which the companies can obtain regulatory approval to merge from Jan. 27 to July 31, 2017. Under the terms of the amendment, […]