The trends from IDDBA 2026 point to several opportunities for independent grocers from expanded offerings to permissible indulgence.
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Unveils New Store In Millsboro, DE
Weis Markets opened a new store June 26 at 30250 Commerce Drive in Millsboro, Delaware – the second location in the city and the fifth store in the state. “We are extremely pleased to open in Southern Delaware, which is a dynamic, fast‑growing region,” said Jonathan Weis, chairman, president and CEO of Weis Markets. “This […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Northeast
MOM’s Organic Market Selects RELEX To Unify Pricing, Promotions
The retailer chose the technology for its ability to unify pricing, promotional planning, vendor deal management and shelf space optimization in a single platform.
Posted inExecutive News, Affiliated Foods, Featured News, News, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Carlino Joins Affiliated Foods Inc. As COO
Affiliated Foods Inc. has named Nick Carlino as its new chief operating officer, bringing more than two decades of wholesale and retail grocery experience to the Amarillo, Texas-based wholesale grocery cooperative. Carlino joins Affiliated Foods from Merchants Distributors LLC in Hickory, North Carolina, where he spent more than 12 years in progressive leadership roles, most […]
Posted inExecutive News, News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
The Hershey Co. Names Hoytink As President, U.S.
The Hershey Company has named Heather Hoytink as president, U.S., effective July 8. Hoytink brings more than 20 years of sales, operations and commercial leadership experience to the role, most recently serving as SVP and chief commercial officer, U.S. Away From Home Beverages at PepsiCo. “We’re thrilled to welcome Heather to Hershey,” said Kirk Tanner, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open First Store In Salem, NH
Whole Foods Market will open a new 34,900‑square‑foot store July 22 in Salem, New Hampshire, marking the retailer’s first location in the city and its fifth in New Hampshire. The Salem location features more than 800 local items from New England, sourced with the help of John Lawson, forager for local and emerging brands at […]
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, News, Southeast
Coca‑Cola N.A. President To Step Down; CFO To Lead On Interim Basis
The Coca‑Cola Co. announced that Jennifer Mann will step down from her role as EVP and president of the North America Operating Unit, effective Aug. 1. John Murphy, president and CFO, will assume responsibility for the North America Operating Unit on an interim basis. Mann will stay with the company through April as senior advisor […]
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The United Family Debuts New Supermarket In Andrews, TX
The United Family opened its first United Supermarkets location June 26 in Andrews, Texas, following a ribbon‑cutting ceremony and store tours for media and community members on June 25. The almost 50,000‑square‑foot store brings the company’s modern supermarket format to the Andrews community for the first time. “We are excited and proud to open this […]