Utz Brands will be taken private in a deal valuing the salty snack maker at approximately $2.9 billion, with Germany’s Intersnack Group acquiring all outstanding Class A common stock for $14.25 per share in cash. The price represents a premium of roughly 91 percent over the July 20 closing price. When the transaction closes, expected […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, News, Southeast
Joseph’s Classic Market Debuts Loyalty Program Built On Catapult
Joseph’s Classic Market, a family-owned gourmet grocer in South Florida, has launched the Joseph’s Loyalty Program, a customer rewards initiative designed to deepen relationships with shoppers while preserving its hospitality-first experience. Powered by ECRS’ Catapult unified transaction platform, Joseph’s program was implemented in all four of its stores, giving shoppers a way to earn rewards […]
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Brand Builders, Investors Agree On What Separates Winning CPG Brands
Two panels, two very different rooms, but one message. At the CPG Convergence Conference, hosted June 25 by the Navigator Lighthouse Foundation and Mission Matters at Verizon’s 5G Labs in Playa Vista, California, a panel of brand strategists and a panel of investors took the stage hours apart. They never coordinated, but they arrived at […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Center Store, Featured News, National, News, West
Albertsons ID Sales Down in Q1, Restructuring Operations
The changes are designed to speed decision-making, strengthen accountability and improve the customer experience, the Boise-based grocer said.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Continues North Texas Growth With Murphy Store
H-E-B has opened its first store in Murphy, Texas, its 14th in the DFW Metroplex, where the San Antonio grocer keeps growing.
Posted inMarketing News, International Foods, News, Northgate Market, West
Northgate González Market Wraps World Cup ‘Familia Futbol’ Campaign
Northgate González Market concluded its months-long Familia Futbol World Cup campaign, celebrating Southern California Latino families through food, culture and soccer.
Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Natural Grocers, Southwest
Natural Grocers Marks 71st Anniversary With $71K Product Donation
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has donated $71,000 in products to Food Bank of the Rockies, kicking off the retailer’s 71st anniversary celebration set for Aug. 13-15. The Lakewood, Colorado-based grocer made the donation in collaboration with Pop Your Vitamins, a Colorado-based functional vitamin soda brand carried at select Natural Grocers locations. The contribution includes […]
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Sprouts’ New Phoenix Flagship, 3 Others To Open By End Of July
Sprouts Farmers Market will open three stores on Friday, July 24 – a flagship location in Phoenix, a store in Buckeye, Arizona, and its newest Delaware store in Bear – followed by a fourth opening July 31 in Weatherford, Texas. Each store will hold a ribbon-cutting at 6:45 a.m. and open to the public at […]
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, News, Northeast
EBT Chip Cards, Other PFMA Priorities Get PA State Funding
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association said several of its legislative priorities were included in the 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget, which was passed on Sunday, July 19. The budget authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to transition electronic benefit transfer cards from magnetic stripe to encrypted chip technology by the start of 2028. The change […]
Posted inMidwest, Independent Store News, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Names 10 Companies To Third ‘Springboard’
Schnuck Markets Inc. has selected 10 Midwest businesses for the third cohort of Schnucks Springboard, the grocer’s emerging business accelerator, the company announced July 21. The companies begin business development classes at Schnucks’ St. Louis, Missouri, headquarters on Aug. 6. Each will receive $5,000 in equity-free funding along with networking opportunities. Participants that meet food […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Wakefern Begins Wholesome Pantry Packaging Update
Wakefern Food Corp. is rolling out redesigned packaging for its Wholesome Pantry Organic and Wholesome Pantry Free-From lines, the Keasbey, New Jersey-based cooperative announced July 21. The updated packaging features a modernized logo, color cues that distinguish organic items from free-from items and design elements intended to make key product attributes easier to identify on […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Center Store, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Meijer Cuts Prices On Nearly 200 Back-To-School Items
Meijer is lowering prices by up to 50 percent on nearly 200 school supplies and grocery items ahead of the 2026-27 school year, including more than 50 supplies priced under $1. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer’s promotion runs through Sept. 8 and covers both Meijer brand and national-brand items commonly found on classroom supply lists […]
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Crossroads: Capital Investment – Building A Stronger Future
by Darryl Miller Founder | AislePoint Consulting Independent grocery retailers are operating in one of the most competitive environments in the history of food retail. Customers today have more choices, while retailers face increasing pressure from inflation, labor shortages, rising operating expenses, aging infrastructure and changing consumer expectations. In this environment, one reality has become […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Giant Co. Tweaks Layout, Assortment At Remodeled PA Stores
The Giant Co. will hold grand reopenings July 24 at its two Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, stores following several months of renovations. Both locations – 925 Norland Ave. and 993 Wayne Ave. – remained open during the work. The remodels updated fresh departments including produce, bakery, meat and seafood, along with center store aisles. The company said […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Giant Food, News, Northeast
Giant Landover Promotes Dorazio To VP Of Marketing
Giant Food has appointed Gregg Dorazio VP of marketing, the Landover, Maryland-based grocer announced July 21. Dorazio succeeds Dyani Hanrahan, who departs Giant Food at the end of July after joining the company in 2017. Dorazio has been part of the leadership team at Giant Food since 2019, most recently as strategy and e-commerce lead. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Online Grocery Technology
AppCard Launches Grocer-Branded Card With Neighborhood Fresh
AppCard has launched a grocer-branded credit card program with Neighborhood Fresh, bringing payment-linked rewards once limited to national chains to independent grocers.
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News
Survey: 55 Percent Of Consumers Are Buying Less Beef
Fifty-five percent of U.S. consumers are buying less beef or have stopped entirely amid rising prices, the New World screwworm outbreak and global trade disruptions, according to the 2026 Consumer Grocery and Protein Trends survey released July 21 by Blue Yonder. At the same time, one-third of consumers have increased their overall protein purchases in […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Online Grocery Technology
BRdata Powers ROFDA Data Cloud, Unlocking Unified Data And Insights For Grocers
BRdata will power the new ROFDA Data Cloud, aggregating point-of-sale data across the ROFDA network to unlock chain-level deals for grocery retailers.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Opening Another Store In Huntsville Market
Food City is set to open a new 57,000-square-foot store on Wednesday, July 22, at Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, Alabama. The location is the fifth of six stores the grocer has planned for the Huntsville market. The store will serve residents of Athens and Limestone County. “Our first four Huntsville locations have been very well […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Midwest, News
Snack & Nut Company JBSS Announces Succession Plan
Jasper B. Sanfilippo Jr., currently president and COO of John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc., will become CEO effective Oct. 1. He succeeds Chairman and CEO Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo, who will transition to executive chairman. Frank S. Pellegrino, currently EVP and CFO, has been promoted to president and CFO, also effective Oct. 1. Elgin, Illinois-based […]