Hannaford Supermarkets is preparing for the Fourth of July, stocking up on summer favorites across its stores in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. The retailer estimates it will sell 13 million hot dogs, 600,000 pounds of ground beef, 1.4 million ears of corn, 25,000 bags of kettle chips, 30,000 fresh lobster rolls, […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Unveils New Store In Naples, FL
Publix has debuted a new 48,388‑square‑foot store in the Neapolitan Way Shopping Center at 4601 9th St. N in Naples, Florida. The store, which opened July 2, features an upstairs seating area for customers, along with ramen bowl options and sushi, expanding the store’s fresh, ready‑to‑enjoy offerings. “We’re excited to welcome our customers to their […]
Posted inC-Store News, News, Southeast
Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop Opens With Weeklong Celebration In Cornersville
Located at Exit 22 off I‑65 in Cornersville, about one hour south of Nashville, the travel stop welcomed travelers with food, live music and giveaways.
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Woodlake Market Reopening With New Look, Local Sourcing In Kohler, WI
Woodlake Market, a reimagined store and food hall in Kohler, Wisconsin, will reopen July 17 with premium groceries, elevated prepared foods, wellness-minded products, a café, gathering spaces and artisanal chocolate boutique. Located within the Kohler resort, the market features about 80 percent organic grocery offerings, alongside premium pantry provisions, specialty foods, wellness-focused products, artisanal snacks, […]
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Save Mart Makes Debut In South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe, California, welcomed its first Save Mart store July 1, marking a debut for the regional grocer in a market that draws more than 15 million visitors annually. The 38,000‑square‑foot location features locally-sourced produce, a full‑service butcher and seafood counter and a commitment to community partnerships. “South Lake Tahoe is a special place, […]
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Rules That Built The Grocery Industry – And Still Run It – 250 Years Later
As we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary on the Fourth of July this year, I wanted to tie in 250 years of grocery retail and the lessons of “The 5 Rules” through the lens of one of my favorite shows – “Food That Built America” on the History Channel. Having sold groceries for more than 50 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Grocery Store Equipment, News, Northeast
Rhode Island First To Pass Grocery Self-Checkout Staffing Law
The legislation requires grocery stores with self-checkouts to have a minimum of one staffed checkout for every three self-checkouts operating.
Posted inSupply Chain News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Truck Driver Jaramillo Reaches 4M Consecutive Safe Miles
On the morning of June 24, H‑E‑B truck driver Jose Luis “JJ” Jaramillo became the fourth H‑E‑B driver to reach four million consecutive safe miles. In his nearly 40 years as a driver, Jaramillo averaged about 115,000 miles per year to reach four million, which is equivalent to more than 160 trips around the Earth. […]