Albertsons Media Collective has unveiled a new branded entertainment model: episodic, scripted branded entertainment co‑created with retailer shopper intelligence and distributed across the Albertsons Media Collective platform. Procter & Gamble is the strategic co‑development partner for the inaugural work, a Minivela drama titled Rico’s Tacos, launching June 23. “The brands that will win are the ones […]
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Grocers Gearing Up For Father’s Day With Deals On Meats, Meal Kits
Father’s Day is Sunday, and grocers across the country are preparing with deals on premium steaks, meal kits and dad-approved sweets. From buy‑one‑get‑one steak offers to complete cookout bundles, retailers are making it easy for families to celebrate without stretching the budget. Here’s a look at what grocers are offering this Father’s Day weekend: El […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Q1 Identical Sales Rise 1%; Company Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
Kroger reported first quarter identical sales without fuel increased 1.0 percent, with operating profit of $1.407 billion and earnings per share of $1.46. Adjusted FIFO operating profit came in at $1.544 billion, and adjusted EPS was $1.58. Adjusted e-commerce sales grew 19 percent, and Kroger Precision Marketing profit grew more than 20 percent. “I joined […]
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Ahold Delhaize Nominates Peters For CEO Of U.S. Division
Ahold Delhaize’s supervisory board has nominated Claire Peters to become the next CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA and member of the management board of Ahold Delhaize. Peters will join the company on Sept. 8 as CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA. Her appointment to the management board is subject to shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General […]
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El Rio Grande Latin Market To Debut Revamped Store In Dallas, TX
El Rio Grande Latin Market will debut its revamped store at 3035 N. Buckner Blvd. in Dallas, Texas, with a special community event on July 1. The updates include a refreshed interior design, improved merchandising and an expanded assortment of products in key departments. “We wanted to refresh this location as a way to give […]
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Relex Survey: 61% Of Consumers Changing Grocery Spend As Costs Climb
A new survey from Relex Solutions finds that 61 percent of consumers have changed how much food they purchase due to higher grocery prices, with shoppers making deliberate tradeoffs across categories. The Relex State of Supply Chain Consumer Pulse survey of 1,000 consumers across the U.S. and U.K. reveals that nearly half (46 percent) have […]
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IGA Welcomes Affiliated Foods As New Licensed Distribution Center
Affiliated Foods Inc. of Amarillo, Texas, has joined the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) as a licensed distribution center, expanding access to IGA’s tools, resources and brand power for independent grocers in Texas and the western U.S. As part of IGA’s wholesaler network, Affiliated Foods will offer participating retailers access to IGA’s programs in marketing and […]
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Publix Opens Second Northern KY Location In Cold Spring
This site is the second of five Publix stores planned for the region, with future locations planned in Independence, Florence and Hebron.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B’s Favor Delivery App Adds Five Restaurant Brands
Favor, the Texas‑based on‑demand delivery platform that is part of the H-E-B family of brands, has signed on to deliver food to customers from GoTo Foods restaurant brands including Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli and Schlotzsky’s. More than 550 Texas restaurants are part of the rollout that begins this summer. The deal makes GoTo […]
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Schnuck Jr. Named CFO For 1939 Group Inc.
Todd Schnuck Jr. succeeds David Bell as CFO and will report to him, following Bell’s transition to president of 1939 Group late last year.
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First H-E-B Banner Store Arrives In Irving, TX
Marking a milestone in the grocer’s ongoing North Texas expansion, H‑E‑B opened a 112,000‑square‑foot store June 17 at 2351 West Interstate 635 in Irving. The first H-E-B banner store in Dallas County, the Irving location first was announced in 2024. It is expected to create about 700 jobs and also serve the Coppell, Grapevine, Las […]
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Campbell’s, Banza Launch First Gluten-Free Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup
This change marks the first time in the company’s 150‑year history that the classic soup is available without gluten.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Natural Grocers, News, West
Natural Grocers Prepping For 15th Store In OR
Natural Grocers will open its 15th Oregon location July 1 at 448 OR‑99W in McMinnville. Grand-opening festivities will include a $2,500 donation to the Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP) Food Bank, followed by the introduction of local artist Natalie Fletcher, who created a large‑scale mural above the main entrance, and a ribbon‑cutting ceremony with the […]
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Nature’s Own Taps John Cena As ‘Breaducator’ For Brand Refresh
John Cena is helping the company introduce a new simple recipe and brand refresh across its entire portfolio.
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The United Family Breaks Ground On Supermarket In Seminole, TX
The United Family broke ground June 16 on a new United Supermarkets store and fuel station at the corner of Hobbs Highway and 21st Street in Seminole, Texas. The 49,000‑square‑foot location will replace the current store in the market and is slated to open in 2027. “We are thrilled to announce a new United Supermarkets […]
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Utz Survey: 62% Of Americans Snack Daily During The Summer
The survey of more than 2,500 U.S. consumers reveals the habits and occasions that define how Americans snack from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Posted inProduce News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Double Up Food Bucks Gets Boost From NY Budget
For the fifth consecutive year, Field & Fork Network has received funding in the New York state budget to run Double Up Food Bucks NY (DUFBNY), a program that provides a dollar‑for‑dollar match on SNAP purchases of eligible fresh fruits and vegetables. The program helps households stretch food budgets while supporting small retailers, local farmers […]
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The Giant Co. Reopening Remodeled Store In Hatfield, PA
On June 19, The Giant Co. will celebrate the grand reopening of its store at 1540 Cowpath Road in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, following several months of major renovations. The store, which debuted in 2008 and has about 200 employees, remained open during the remodel. “From needed updates to our current departments to providing more product variety […]
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Online Grocery Sustains 20% Growth As Fulfillment Reshapes Market
U.S. online grocery sales have sustained more than 20 percent year‑over‑year growth for six consecutive quarters through the first quarter of 2026, driven by ultra‑fast delivery and sub‑same‑day ship‑to‑home of fresh groceries, according to the ongoing Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey. Online’s share of total grocery spending has climbed from less than 15 percent […]
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Survey: 91% Of Shoppers Say Fresh Departments Drive Trust In Grocery
Fresh departments are the leading signal of store reliability for U.S. grocery shoppers, according to new research from Logile.