The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) expressed its appreciation to Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew Platkin for the support of a comprehensive bill to combat organized retail crime and protect retail businesses and its workforce. Murphy signed the bill, A-4755/S-3587, on April 1. The legislation targets the leaders of criminal enterprises that are […]
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Target Offers Sustainable Wine In Paper Bottles
The Target Corporation is the first major U.S. supermarket retailer to commission a range of sustainable wines in low carbon paper bottles that will save the equivalent of nearly 100 tons of carbon dioxide. The Collective Good wine range, which is bottled exclusively in the paper Frugal Bottle, has a Red Blend, a Sauvignon Blanc, […]
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IFPA Encourages Science-Based Standards To National Organic Standards Board
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has submitted comments to the National Organic Standards Board highlighting priority issues for the organic fresh produce sector. The comments were in response to a feedback request from NOSB’s Spring 2025 Work Agenda. Developed in consultation with the association’s organics committee, the comments emphasize the need for practical, science-based […]
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Aldi Opens First 2 Stores In Las Vegas, Expanding Western Footprint
Aldi opened its first two stores in the Las Vegas area April 24 – one at 621 Marks St. in Henderson, Nevada, and 2106 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas. The new stores are part of the retailer’s five-year national growth strategy to grow by more than 225 locations in 2025 and 800 stores […]
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The United Family Debuts New Market Street In Rio Rancho, NM
The United Family debuted its new Market Street location in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, to media and community members with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and store tours April 24. The store opened to the public at 6 a.m. the next day. Marking the 100th location for The United Family and its third in Rio Rancho, […]
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Hanson To Direct NGA’s Education, Insights Programs
The National Grocers Association (NGA) shared that Kelly Hanson, former project director with the NGA Foundation, has become its director of education and insights. “We’re excited for Kelly to begin her new role at NGA, where she brings a wealth of experience and expertise,” said Jonathan Downey, NGA’s chief operating officer and SVP. “With a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens 2 Supermarkets In FL, CT
The Fresh Market opened two new locations April 23 – in Jensen Beach, Florida, and Wethersfield, Connecticut – that mark the retailer’s 170th and 171st stores, respectively. Customers at both locations experienced the traditional The Fresh Market opening celebration, featuring giveaways, samples and the cracking of a more than 80-pound wheel of parmesan cheese. The […]
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T&T Supermarket To Open First Southern California Store
T&T Supermarket’s first Southern California store, which will be in the Great Park community of Irvine, is slated to open next winter. Located in The Canopy at Great Park, with access from the future 133 Freeway interchange, the new 34,000-square-foot store aims to become a go-to destination for residents and visitors to the nearby Great […]