The store opened Oct. 21 in a former Best Buy location on Mountain Avenue.
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Posted inOrganic Natural, Aisle Watch, Grocery Research, Health & Wellness, News
Expo West Forecasts 17 Trends Shaping Natural Products In 2027
Among the trends, Gen Z’s “treat culture” is fueling small, attainable luxuries like premium pantry staples and café-style latte mixes.
Posted inC-Store News, Executive News, News, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
McLane Company Names Chris Smith EVP And COO
Advancing the company’s technology transformation, including investments in AI and digital systems, will be among Smith’s goals.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, Whole Foods
Ohio Replacement Store To Open Nov. 18, Whole Foods Announces
The closing location at 8310 Liberty Way in Mason is about 7 miles from the new store.
Posted inStore News, Featured News, National, News
Wegmans Tops Fortune’s Best Workplaces In Retail For 11th Straight Year
The rankings are based on survey responses from 76,000-plus employees at certified companies in the retail industry.
Posted inFrozen Food, News, Suppliers
Kidfresh Expands Into More Meal Occasions With 4 New Frozen Products
The new varieties mark the company’s expansion into the breakfast and snack dayparts.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Buehler’s Fresh Foods To Acquire 3 Sander’s Stores In Ohio
The stores in Cadiz, Carrollton and Jefferson will bolster the grocer’s home state presence when the deal closes.
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, National, News, Suppliers
Sunset Will Certify Shoppers As ‘Tommaliers’ For National Tomato Month
The social media campaign is designed for those who can understand tomatoes’ flavor nuances and select the best variety for any dish.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, National, News, Produce News
IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show Wraps With Record Global Buyer Turnout
The event, held mid-week for the first time, saw a 10 percent increase in participation from retailers outside the U.S.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aisle Watch, Association News, National, News, Store News, Suppliers
PLMA Names 2026 Salute To Excellence Awards Winners
More than 900 entries were judged based on taste and sensory appeal, packaging, product concept and value for the money.
Posted inGrocery Research, Feature, Featured News, National, News
NIQ: Thanksgiving Shoppers Rework Their Lists, Not Traditions
Consumers are willing to work harder, smarter, to keep the annual celebration special.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Website, App Back Online After Outage
Food Lion’s website and app are back online after a cybersecurity incident, with no evidence so far of data theft and a set of thank-you offers for customers.
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, News, Suppliers, West
Bill Coombs, DLJ Produce CEO And Produce Industry Veteran, Dies At 63
Coombs devoted more than 48 years to the fresh produce industry in a career spanning retail, wholesale and international trade.
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, News, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open Ocala, FL, Location Oct. 23
The grand opening festivities begin Oct. 21 with BJ’s Gas offering members $2-per-gallon regular gas from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m..
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In-Store Bakery Holds Its Ground As Cookies Jump 7.6 Percent And Sweet Goods Grow In September
Perimeter bakery outperformed the center-store aisle in September, with cookies up 7.6 percent in units and desserts, cakes and breads all growing.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Organic Natural, West, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open Scottsdale, AZ, Store Nov. 12
The retailer’s 11th location in the state will merchandise more than 260 products from Arizona companies.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Feature, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
Private Brands Move Into Mainstream, Driving Deeper Into Shopping Basket
Thirty-nine percent of those surveyed viewed private brands and national brands as interchangeable.
Posted inAssociation News, Grocery Research, National, News
NGA, NIQ Partner On Consumer Insights Toolkit, Student Competition For Independent Grocers
The toolkit will connect NGA members with NIQ subject matter experts on data, analytics and consumer trends.
Posted inC-Store News, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Sheffield, MA, Vote On Generational Nicotine Ban Delayed As C-Store Owners Organize Opposition
The policy would permanently bar the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to persons based on a cutoff date to be set by the city’s health board.
Posted inInternational Foods, Deli News, National, News, Organic Natural, Store News, Suppliers
Mezete Expands U.S. Distribution With Several Grocers
New placements include Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle’s Market District, Heinen’s, Market of Choice, Earth Fare and Associated Food Stores.