Town & Country Markets has completed the refresh of its store in Poulsbo, Washington, showcasing a new fresh prep counter, community kitchen and opening of its third Field House market-to-table restaurant location. Town & Country’s Poulsbo market also has a revitalized layout, responding to customer feedback and analysis of flow to enhance the shopper experience. […]
Category: Grocery Store Layout
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, National
Survey Highlights How Grocery Stores Can Improve In-Store Experience
Experience agency ChangeUp has published results from a nationwide survey that highlights how grocery stores can better meet and exceed customer expectations. ChangeUp’s team of retail experts and strategists surveyed 800 grocery shoppers to explore the growing disconnect between today’s sophisticated shoppers and grocery stores. The report, “How Shoppers are Outpacing Store Evolution,” was conducted to provide retailers with critical […]
Posted inMeijer, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Meijer To Hold Open Call For New Construction Suppliers
Meijer will host an open call for new construction services companies to be considered for the retailer’s upcoming 2025 and 2026 construction projects. Companies of all sizes can apply here from Nov. 1-30 for consideration. Qualified companies must be able to perform work within the Meijer six-state footprint (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kentucky) and specialize in earthwork, landscaping, paving, concrete, roofing, floor painting, […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Midwest, SpartanNash, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Opens Second Pilot Store For New Family Fare Strategy
SpartanNash held a grand reopening Oct. 8 for its Family Fare store in Sparta, Michigan. This redesigned location is the second pilot store in SpartanNash’s effort to deliver on its customer value proposition, providing a shopping experience centered on fresh products, convenience and value. Building on the success and insights gathered from its first pilot […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Planning Two Store Openings In October
The openings for two new Whole Foods Market stores on opposite sides of the U.S. are fast approaching – a 42,560-square-foot location Oct. 10 at 790 Lyannough Road in Hyannis, Massachusetts, and a 50,338-square-foot site Oct. 16 at 12500 N Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix, Arizona. Both locations are replacing existing stores in the area. Whole […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest, Save A Lot
Save A Lot, Yellow Banana To Reopen 6 Remodeled Chicago Stores
Save A Lot and Yellow Banana, a retail grocery platform that owns and operates Save A Lot locations, are reopening six remodeled stores in different neighborhoods across Chicago. The six stores have undergone extensive interior and exterior renovations, highlighting Save A Lot’s and Yellow Banana’s commitment to provide access to fresh, affordable groceries while supporting […]
Posted inFood Lion, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southeast
Food Lion Finishes 167 Store Remodels In Raleigh-Durham Market
With a $365 million capital investment, Food Lion has enhanced the customer shopping experience with remodeled stores in the greater Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, area and Mecklenburg County, Virginia. At 7:45 a.m. Aug. 21, Food Lion will hold ribbon-cutting events at 167 stores in the Raleigh-Durham market. Afterward, the first 100 customers in line will receive […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Unveils Refreshed ‘Family Fare’ Store In Holland, MI
SpartanNash says the new-look Family Fare store that recently reopened at 993 Butternut Drive in Holland, Michigan, will serve as a model for future chain renovations across the region. A modernized shopping destination, the refreshed Family Fare features enhanced fresh meal solutions, convenience-focused food selections, a beef jerky bar and nostalgic vintage candy station. “We’re thrilled […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Grocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Big Y’s Store Remodels Focus On Sustainability First
Big Y has been making significant strides in enhancing its stores across the region, opening 26 locations since 2022. These remodels align with the company’s broader strategy to focus on sustainability and modernize its retail spaces to create a more enjoyable shopping experience. The new store design incorporates modern elements to inspire guests and reflect […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Schnucks Completes Store Remodels In Evansville, IN
Schnucks has recently completed upgrades and renovations at two Evansville, Indiana-based stores: its Green River and Evansville West locations. “Schnucks has served the Evansville community for nearly 50 years, and we remain committed to offering our dedicated customers the best grocery shopping experience possible,” said Stephen Rennels, division manager. “We invite them to not only stop by to check out […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
Retail Fluent Helping Grocers Build Forward-Thinking Stores
Retail Fluent, a leading retail construction, design and decor firm based in Little Falls, New Jersey, has built its reputation on forward-thinking stores. The company has spent the past year expanding its retail media network and service platform. Kevin Ruddy, VP of retail group of Retail Fluent, said the company’s RMN features a complete turnkey […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods To Open ‘Daily Shop’ Format Store In NYC
Whole Foods Market is introducing a new, quick-shop store format to provide customers in urban neighborhoods with easier access to fresh offerings. The new format – Whole Foods Market Daily Shop – will initially launch on the Upper East Side in Manhattan with additional locations in New York City to follow. The first store, located […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
Tops Celebrates Remodeled Store In Williamsville, NY
Tops Friendly Markets celebrated its latest renovated store Feb. 27 in the Village of Williamsville, New York, located three miles from the Tops’ corporate headquarters. The Williamsville location has served the Historic Village of Williamsville for more than 56 years. It offers enhanced services, an expanded assortment of products and an enlarged fresh perimeter with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Two Schnucks Stores In Missouri Undergoing Renovations
Schnucks Markets has begun total store remodels at two locations in Missouri – 13987 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant and 60 Hampton Village Plaza in St. Louis – that are expected to be complete by late fall. “Not only is Schnucks committed to continued growth in new communities, we are also committed to remodeling […]
Posted inRaley's, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Raley’s Converts Two In-Store Cafes To Enhance Experience
Raley’s has converted two in-store cafes to Starbuck’s kiosks, including its store on Natomas Boulevard in Sacramento, California, and the Raley’s location in Incline Village, Nevada. Over the last five years, Raley’s has invested in its spaces where the community gathers, including community rooms, cafes and beer/wine bars. “Raley’s is excited about our collaboration with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Whole Foods Market Relocating To New Site In Madison, WI
Whole Foods Market’s new 50,000-square-foot store, which will open Dec. 13 at 4710 Madison Yards Way in Madison, Wisconsin, is a relocation of its current store in the capital city. The Madison Whole Foods Market site will anchor the 21-acre Madison Yards mixed-use development, where other retail, restaurants and entertainment will surround a central green […]
Posted inGelson's, Corporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, West
Gelson’s First West L.A. Location Boasts Modern Design
Reimagining “the Gelson’s experience” for its 28th full-service store, the grocer has officially opened its first location in West Los Angeles. Located at 12121 West Olympic Blvd., it serves as the anchor of West Edge, a mixed-use residential, office and retail development that is under construction. Designed by the firm Shook Kelley, Gelson’s West L.A. […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Independent Store News, Midwest
Remodeling Underway At Schnucks Store In Cahokia, IL
Remodeling of the Schnucks store at 1615 Camp Jackson Road in Cahokia, Illinois, is expected to wrap up in early fall and, when finished, will include updates to every area and department of the 44,000-square-foot location. The store, which has 62 employees, opened in 1986. According to the company, customers will notice new flooring, shelving, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Southwest
Natural Grocers To Hold Grand Reopening June 8 In Amarillo, TX
Natural Grocers has announced the plans to relocate a store to a renovated and larger space in Amarillo, Texas. The store at 7400 SW 34th Ave. will close at 5:30 p.m. on June 5 and will reopen on June 8 at 7441 Hillside Road. The official ribbon-cutting and donation ceremony with community leaders will take place at 8:20 a.m. […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Celebrates Store Remodel In Duryea, PA
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has completed the remodel of its store in Duryea, Pennsylvania. In celebration of the grand reopening, Weis Markets presented $500 in donations to local organizations, including CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, Holy Rosary School and Germania Hose Company. The remodeled Duryea store features new interior décor, a beer-wine café with adult […]