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Veteran Lidl Leader Barry To Take Top Role As U.S. CEO

by Shelby Team

Alan Barry will assume the role of Lidl US chief executive officer, effective in July, bringing nearly two decades of international experience with the company to the top post. According to a Lidl US spokesperson, Barry joined Lidl US in 2024 as chief operating officer and previously served the company in Ireland and Great Britain. […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets

Tops Completes $2M Store Remodel In Tonawanda, NY

by Shelby Team

Tops Friendly Markets has completed a $2 million remodel of its 67,279‑square‑foot store at 150 Niagara St. in Tonawanda, New York, marking the company’s 51st major renovation in six years. The effort was part of Tops’ capital improvement project, which has included more than $100 million invested in its three‑state footprint. The renovation included a […]

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Sprouts Opening First Store In Savannah, GA

by Shelby Team

Sprouts Farmers Market will open its first store in Savannah, Georgia, next year, according to a news release from an Atlanta real estate firm. The Phoenix, Arizona-based natural and organic grocer has signed a lease at Crossroads Shopping Center, a 92,000-square-foot neighborhood retail center on Savannah’s east side. The store is targeted to open in […]

Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger EVP Tim Massa To Retire After 16 Years

by Shelby Team

Tim Massa, The Kroger Co.’s EVP and chief associate experience officer, will retire Sept. 18 following 16 years of leadership at the company and more than three decades in human resources. Massa joined Kroger in 2010 after a 21‑year career at Procter & Gamble. Prior to his current positions, he rose through senior leadership roles, […]

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Oikos Adds Strawberry, Caffeinated Mocha Latte to Protein Shake Lineup

by Shelby Team

Oikos, the Danone-owned high-protein yogurt brand, is expanding its ready-to-drink protein shake lineup with two new flavors: Strawberry and Mocha Latte. The additions bring the shelf-stable shake line to five varieties, joining Chocolate, Vanilla and Salted Caramel. Each shake delivers 30 grams of complete protein, 5 grams of prebiotic fiber and vitamins A and D, […]

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Report: 19 States To Restrict SNAP Soda, Candy Purchases By End Of 2026

by Shelby Team

By the end of 2026, 19 states will have Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food restriction waivers in place, affecting about one‑third of program participants and putting up to $830 million in soda, candy and energy drink sales at risk, according to a new report from Numerator, a consumer data and technology company. The report, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast, Wegmans

Wegmans Sets Oct. 14 Opening For First Store In Charlotte, NC

by Shelby Team

Wegmans will enter the Charlotte, North Carolina, market Oct. 14 when it opens a store at 11550 North Community House Road in the Ballantyne neighborhood. “We’ve put a lot of care into hiring and training our new team, and we’re looking for more enthusiastic candidates to join us before opening day,” said Patrick McGuinness, store […]