IDDBA 2026 offers a look at clean‑label ingredients and globally inspired menu items that can help fresh perimeter departments stand out.
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Sprouts Opens New Stores In CA, FL, TX
Sprouts Farmers Market continued its national expansion with three grand openings in the past week. Each store brings fresh produce, healthy proteins, and a broad wellness assortment to its community. Here is a look at the new locations. Lecanto, Florida – Opened May 29 Location: 3209 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy. in Lecanto, Florida Local produce […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Donates $500K To Spurs Give For Youth Basketball Courts
H‑E‑B has donated $500,000 to Spurs Give to fund youth basketball courts in underserved communities across Texas.
Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, News, Southeast
IDDBA Show Returns To Orlando With New Experiences, Top Speakers
More than 10,000 industry professionals from 40-plus countries are expected to attend IDDBA, with over 1,000 exhibiting companies on the floor.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open July 2 In Doral, FL
Whole Foods Market will open its newest 43,000-square-foot store July 2 at 10700 NW 41st St. in Doral, Florida. The Doral location highlights the retailer’s commitment to local sourcing, featuring more than 550 products from some 125 suppliers across the Sunshine State. The selection was developed with the help of Dustin Kennedy, forager for local […]
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Reach3 Insights Finds 97% Of Americans Concerned About Rising Gas Prices
A new consumer sentiment study from Reach3 Insights finds that 97 percent of Americans are concerned about rising gas prices.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, West
Roslyn Grocery Opening Flagship Store In Cle Elum, WA
Roslyn Grocery, a locally-owned independent market, will open a 5,000‑square‑foot flagship location in Cle Elum, Washington.
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ROFDA Expands Membership With Addition Of Brookshire Bros.
ROFDA continues to strengthen its collective platform with the addition of Brookshire Bros. as its newest member.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Lowes Foods, News, Southeast
Lowes Foods Expanding Footprint Around Charlotte, NC
Lowes Foods will open a new store June 18 at the intersection of Kannapolis Parkway and Rogers Lake Road in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Bashas', Featured News, News, West
Amazon Launches Grocery Delivery, Pickup For AZ-Based Bashas’ Stores
Amazon has launched grocery delivery and pickup at four Bashas’ stores – in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson, Arizona – marking its first third‑party grocery collaboration in the state. Customers can shop about 15,000 Bashas’ grocery items – including fresh produce, bakery items, deli favorites and everyday essentials – by visiting amazon.com/bashas’ or using the Amazon shopping app, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Offers Free On‑Demand ASL Interpretation Via Aira App
Wegmans Food Markets announced it now offers free access to on‑demand American Sign Language interpreting through the Aira ASL app. Any customer or employee at a Wegmans store can connect to a professional ASL interpreter via the app. Users download the Aira ASL app, tap a button and start a video call with a professional […]
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H-E-B’s Annual Weeklong Charity Effort Raises Record $18.5M
The H‑E‑B Tournament of Champions broke a fundraising record in its 41st year, raising more than 18.5 million through 650 companies.
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Walmart, P&G Commit $10.8M To Expand M25M Disaster Response Fleet
Walmart has provided a $10.8 million philanthropic investment in Matthew 25: Ministries (M25M) to expand a national disaster response fleet in collaboration with Procter & Gamble. The expansion aims to position relief vehicles within an eight‑hour drive of 90 percent of the mainland U.S. The funding will add seven laundry trailers and multi‑service shower units […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Krasdale Foods Upgrading Distribution Ops At Bronx Facility
Krasdale Foods has selected a warehouse management system from Made4net to modernize distribution operations at its primary facility in the Bronx, New York. Made4Net’s WarehouseExpert WMS will replace Krasdale’s previous warehouse and order management technology. The Made4net solution is expected to provide greater operational visibility, improved inventory control and a scalable foundation for future automation. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southeast
Wright’s Market Relaunches Online Shopping With eGrowcery
Wright’s Market has relaunched its e‑commerce platform, powered by eGrowcery. The initiative, nicknamed “Wright’s Market E-Commerce 2.0,” aims to regain previous online sales levels while delivering a more expansive and inclusive shopping experience. “We wanted a partner who was continuing to add the features and functionality required for a successful independent grocer experience,” said Jimmy […]
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Weis Markets Rolling Out Caper Carts In PA Stores
Weis Markets has launched Instacart’s Caper Carts at select locations in Pennsylvania, with additional rollouts planned throughout the year. Part of Instacart’s Connected Stores technology, the carts aim to make in‑store shopping more interactive and efficient. “Weis Markets and its associates have always been committed to delivering a best‑in‑class shopping experience, and Caper Carts are a […]
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Rosauers Reopens Supermarket In Walla Walla, WA
Rosauers Supermarkets held a grand reopening celebration May 20 at 710 S. 9th Ave. in Walla Walla, Washington, a site that previously operated as Super 1 Foods. The remodeled store has been transformed with expanded fresh departments, more local offerings and a significant investment in prepared foods and natural/organic selections. The reopening event featured a […]
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FMI Appoints Former IDDBA President, CEO Haaf VP Of Fresh Foods
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named David Haaf VP of fresh foods. Haaf brings more than 30 years of experience across retail, foodservice and trade associations to the role. Haaf spent more than 15 years at K‑VA‑T Food City, where he held roles including corporate executive chef and ultimately VP of foodservice and […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Hosts First Supplier Summit, Donates 500K Meals
Ahold Delhaize USA convened about 400 leaders from its East Coast brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The Giant Co. and Stop & Shop – along with top supplier partners for its first Supplier Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event May 19‑20 focused on driving shared growth, winning with omnichannel customers and delivering local […]
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SymphonyAI Launches CINDE Retail Media Intelligence
SymphonyAI has announced the availability of CINDE Retail Media Intelligence (RMI), an artificial intelligence platform that connects merchandising, media and shopper intelligence into a single closed‑loop system. The platform is designed for mid‑to‑large grocers with existing or nascent retail media programs. Retail media represents a $62 billion opportunity. CPG advertisers invest billions, but media buyers and merchants […]