Natural Grocers has added Organic Wellness Shots to its private label brand line. The 2-ounce shots are designed to support wellness goals, whether an energy boost or maintaining immune or digestive systems. Each shot combines fruit juices and botanical ingredients, with select varieties featuring probiotics, creating an organic on-the-go wellness option. The mini tonics are […]
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99 Ranch Market Opens First New York City Location
99 Ranch Market is opening its first New York City store July 25 in Flushing, Queens. Located at 3711 Main St., the location is the company’s 64th nationwide, adding to a growing footprint across 11 states. Founded in 1984, 99 Ranch Market has served as a gateway for shoppers seeking authentic Asian ingredients, live seafood and hard-to-find snacks […]
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Food City Debuts Fourth Site In Huntsville, AL
Abingdon, Virginia-based Food City debuted a new 56,000-square-foot store July 9 at 10210 Memorial Pkwy. NE in Huntsville, Alabama. This is the fourth of six locations planned for the market, following the third that opened June 4 on Governors Drive. “Our first three Huntsville locations have been very well received, and we’re excited to open […]
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FMI Report: Amid Uncertainty, Food Industry Succeeds In Offering Value
FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its signature research, “The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2025,” which reveals how the industry is evolving into a modern grocery experience while navigating a complex operating environment. The analysis highlights successful strategies across the sector and offers a deeper exploration of how food retailers and suppliers are […]
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At Community-Focused Hometown Food Center, ‘Fresh Is What We Do Best’
In the small Lower Alabama town of Headland, just nine miles north of Dothan – where several national grocery chains are located – one independent grocer continues to thrive by doing what the big-box stores can’t – connecting deeply with its community and focusing on fresh, local products. Hometown Food Center, owned by Jai Freeman […]
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Meijer Lowers Prices On Back-to-School Essentials
As families begin back-to-school preparations across the U.S., Meijer is dropping prices on school supplies for students of all ages. This year, shoppers can find all their back-to-school basics, such as notebooks, crayons, pencils, folders and glue, for $1 or less at Meijer. Examples include: Meijer 2-Pocket Paper Folders: $0.25 Meijer Washable Glue Stick 2-pack: $0.25 Meijer […]
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Sedano’s Supermarkets Launches Digital Circular Platform With Ideal
Sedano’s Supermarkets has partnered with Ideal to offer a mobile-first, personalized digital circular and an expanded digital media reach. “With more of our customers on mobile than ever before, it was time to evolve,” said Ken Ninomiya, VP of e-commerce at Sedano’s. “The Ideal platform turns our weekly ad into a rich, interactive experience – featuring […]
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Online Grocery Sales Continued To Surge In June
U.S. online grocery sales totaled $9.8 billion for June 2025, a 27.6 percent increase compared to last year, according to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, fielded June 29-30 and sponsored by Mercatus. All three receiving methods contributed to the continued surge in monthly results as each posted dollar sales gains of 25 percent […]