SpartanNash is accepting applications for its third annual Our Family Scholarship program. This year, 15 students who are making a positive impact in their communities will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their educational journeys. The scholarship is open to shoppers and employees who live in one of the states served by SpartanNash through its […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City Debuts New Store In Huntsville, AL
Food City opened a new 54,000-square-foot store April 30 in Huntsville, Alabama, the second of six locations planned for that market. “Our Owens Cross Roads store opened last fall and has been very well received,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and CEO. “We’re excited to open our second location on Old Gurley Road, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI Expands Usage Of Healthy Shelf Labels, Shopping Technology
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has partnered with GreenChoice PBC, a food intelligence company, to expand its offering of healthy shelf labels and shopping technology, providing independent retailers with plug-and-play options to improve personalization and transparency. GreenChoice’s shelf tags and white-label app enable retailers to help their customers find foods that meet their health needs […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Celebrates Grand Opening In Boca Raton, FL
Publix opened a new supermarket May 1 at 19595 S. State Road 7 in Boca Raton, Florida. The 33,679-square-foot store features departments for grocery, dairy, frozen food, seafood, meat and fresh produce, as well as a full-service bakery, deli and pharmacy. “We look forward to introducing [customers] to an array of new offerings and providing […]
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Instacart Acquires Wynshop To Build More Retailer Relationships
Instacart has acquired Wynshop, a provider of e-commerce solutions for grocers and retailers, including Wakefern, Pattison and more than a dozen others across North America and abroad. The acquisition builds upon Instacart’s relationships with retail partners and reinforces its commitment to providing them with tools and technologies that help drive their business growth. “Our deep […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Save Mart Reopens Supermarket in Modesto, CA
Save Mart, a part of The Save Mart Companies, celebrated the April 30 grand reopening of its store at 801 Oakdale Road in Modesto, California. The festivities included a Supermarket Sweeps charity challenge between Modesto’s police and fire departments, an in-store mural creation and a naming contest for Save Mart’s classic parade go-kart. Shoppers were treated […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, Northeast
Family-Owned Caraluzzi’s Markets Continues To Nurture Reputation For Fresh
Mark Caraluzzi is president and CEO of Caraluzzi’s Markets, a family-owned operator of four food stores in Connecticut – Bethel, Georgetown (Wilton), Newtown and Danbury. Caraluzzi is a member of the third generation of ownership of the company, which celebrated its 75th anniversary last year. His grandfather, Anthony Caraluzzi Sr., bought Bethel Fruit & Vegetable […]
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Milk Meets The Moment: Delivering Affordability, Versatility When Shoppers Need It Most
As food inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, shoppers are leaning more heavily on affordable essentials. In this Q&A, Annette Taylor, senior director of commercial marketing at the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), shares how milk – a category that has long delivered value, nutrition and versatility – is once again proving its staying power. […]