Schnuck Markets Inc., along with its customers and vendors, has pledged $150,000 to Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of veterans and first responders who were killed or injured in the line of duty. The “Round Up at the Register” campaign, which ran May 14-27 at […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y Named One Of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies By Newsweek
Big Y has been included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for the third consecutive year, recognized in the grocery and convenience stores category for its dedication to ethical business practices, employee satisfaction and customer loyalty. The annual survey, developed in partnership with market research firm, Statista, ranked 700 companies across 23 industries […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Vallarta Supermarkets, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Joins Quad’s In-Store Connect Network
Quad/Graphics Inc., a marketing experience company, is expanding its In-Store Connect retail media network into Vallarta Supermarkets. The partnership brings strategically-located digital signage into an initial 15 Vallarta stores starting this summer, enhancing the shopper experience and giving consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands a new way to engage with the grocer’s high-frequency shoppers at the […]
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Upshop Launches Total Store Ordering Solution
Upshop has introduced Total Store Ordering, a unified, artificial intelligence-powered replenishment solution that automates and optimizes ordering across stores. Built as a pillar of Upshop’s Total Store Operations platform, the solution brings every item, department and supplier into one intelligent workflow. “Ordering is not a standalone task – it’s a storewide decision engine,” said Mike […]
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The Save Mart Companies Seeking Applications For Feeding Forward Grant
The Save Mart Companies’ CARES Foundation is seeking applications for the 2025-26 Feeding Forward Grant Program, which helps expand food recovery infrastructure and efforts in alignment with California SB 1383 regulations. In honor of the foundation’s 20th anniversary, the 2025-26 Feeding Forward Grant will focus on building the capacity of nonprofits that work to recover and […]
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Kroger Consolidates Divisions In Texas With DiPietro At Helm
The Kroger Co. has consolidated its Dallas and Houston divisions into a newly formed Texas Division with Rudy DiPietro at the helm, effective Aug. 1. DiPietro, who was named Dallas Division president in March following the retirement of Keith Shoemaker, will report to Valerie Jabbar, SVP of retail divisions. The change follows the retirement of Laura […]
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Natural Grocers Adds Organic Wellness Shots To Private Label Line
Natural Grocers has added Organic Wellness Shots to its private label brand line. The 2-ounce shots are designed to support wellness goals, whether an energy boost or maintaining immune or digestive systems. Each shot combines fruit juices and botanical ingredients, with select varieties featuring probiotics, creating an organic on-the-go wellness option. The mini tonics are […]
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99 Ranch Market Opens First New York City Location
99 Ranch Market is opening its first New York City store July 25 in Flushing, Queens. Located at 3711 Main St., the location is the company’s 64th nationwide, adding to a growing footprint across 11 states. Founded in 1984, 99 Ranch Market has served as a gateway for shoppers seeking authentic Asian ingredients, live seafood and hard-to-find snacks […]