Walmart Inc., along with Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation, is committing $750,000 to support tornado relief efforts in Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri communities after recent severe storms left thousands of residents with damage to their homes and many others without electricity. Following the storms – particularly in St. Louis and London and Somerset, Kentucky […]
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Posted inDairy News, Bakery News, Deli News, Feature, National, News
Consumers Carry High Expectations When Making Dairy Purchasing Decisions
Product quality is the most critical factor in consumers’ dairy product purchasing decisions. That’s according to a March article from Innova Market Insights based on its Top Trends 2025: Dairy & Dairy Alternatives – Global report. Dairy products play an essential role in global diets, providing vital nutrients like calcium and protein while promoting overall […]
Posted inCenter Store, National, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Donates More Than $27.7K In Pet Food To Shelters
Save A Lot donated more than $27,700 worth of Oliver & Scout private brand pet food to help local animal shelters and charities feed homeless pets during National Pet Month in May. Participating stores and each of Save A Lot’s seven distribution centers partnered with shelters to donate pallets of the pet food totaling more […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Raley's, West
Raley’s To Anchor Development in Madera County, CA
Riverstone, a community in California’s Central Valley, will add 61,000 square feet of new retail space headlined by a Raley’s Supermarkets store. The new Riverstone location marks the second store in Madera County for Raley’s, a division of The Raley’s Companies, Located in the Riverwalk at Riverstone, the 40,000-square-foot store will feature a contemporary grocery […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Zallie Family Markets Celebrates 2025 Hall Of Fame Inductees
Zallie Family Markets, a family-owned company that operates 11 ShopRite stores in southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, held its annual “Service Awards Dinner” on May 15, honoring 77 employees who had reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50 years of service. The Quarter Century Club also was announced, giving special recognition to those achieving […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News
Best In Class: Fueling Memorial Day Grilling Sales
Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26) is just around the corner, signaling the unofficial start of summer and a prime opportunity for grocers to capture significant sales. New data from Numerator, based on a survey of 5,900 U.S. consumers, offers insights into shopper intentions, helping grocers optimize their strategies for the holiday. The good news for […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News
Tony’s Fresh Market Holds Grand Reopening In Joliet, IL
Chicago-based Tony’s Fresh Market, a banner of Heritage Grocers Group, will hold a grand reopening May 21 for its store at 1801 W Jefferson St. in Joliet, Illinois. The location will feature expanded product assortments and enhanced offerings tailored to the tastes and preferences of the community. Highlights include: Meat department staffed with expert butchers, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Marketing News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Picks Plumb For VP, Marketing, Retail Banners
SpartanNash has named Matt Plumb VP of marketing, retail banners, a new position, where he will lead shopper-focused marketing strategies for its portfolio of about 200 company-operated stores, defining brand architecture and a differentiated experience based on shopper insights. “As we continue to build shopper loyalty and enhance the in-store and online experience for Family […]